HAWKS: Childress Signs in Greece
July 24, 2008
Former Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Childress has officially signed a three-year deal with Greek club Olympiakos on Wednesday, according to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution.
BOTTOM LINE: The deal is worth more than $20 million over three seasons, and Childress can leave after any season to return to the NBA if he so desires. Scratch him off of your cheat sheetes.
WARRIORS: Acquire Marcus Williams
July 23, 2008
Former New Jersey Nets guard Marcus Williams was traded to Golden State on Tuesday for a future first-round pick.
BOTTOM LINE: This is a nice pickup for the Warriors, who do not have many true guards on their roster. Williams is only 22-years-old and is in a contract year, making him a decent sleeper option for 2008.
CAVALIERS: LeBron Sprains Ankle
July 23, 2008
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James sprained his right ankle while practicing with Team USA for the Summer Olympics, according to the Associated Press.
BOTTOM LINE: Right now, the injury is being viewed as a minor sprain, but James will be reevaluated on Wednesday. Stay tuned.
NETS: Acquire Kenyon Dooling
July 21, 2008
Former Orlando Magic guard Kenyon Dooling has been dealt to the Nets for the Net’s third round exception.
BOTTOM LINE: Dooling is a nice pickup for the Nets, but his fantasy value will not be much. He will be nothing more than a backup.
JAZZ: Williams Signs Extension
July 18, 2008
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams has agreed to a three-year extension, with an option for a fourth, that will be worth the league maximum, according to the Sal Lake Tribune.
BOTTOM LINE: Williams has been one of the best point guards in the league for the last couple of years, so this was a no brainer for the Jazz. He will go high in drafts next season.
CLIPPERS: Trade for Marcus Camby
July 16, 2008
Former Denver Nuggets center Marcus Camby was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday for a second round pick.
BOTTOM LINE: This will end any speculation that Zach Randolph will be going to Los Angeles, and the Cambyy trade looks very much like a salary dump from the Nuggets point of view.
Clippers: Want Zach Randolph
July 14, 2008
New York Knicks forward Zach Randolph is on the Los Angeles Clippers’ wish list, and their initial offer for Randolph was turned down.
BOTTOM LINE: The Knicks would be more than happy to deal him and get his salary off of the books, but the Clippers only offered a second round pick. The Knicks would be wise to deal him for whatever they can get.
KINGS: Miller Suspended 5 Games
July 11, 2008
Sacramento Kings center Brad Miller will sit out the first five games of the season for violating the league’s drug policy, according to the Sacramento Bee.
BOTTOM LINE: Miller had an injury-riddled season last year, and needs to get back into playing shape as well. Look for ho be a decent option at center once he proves he is healthy.
HEAT: Lock Up James Jones
July 10, 2008
Free agent guard James Jones has agreed to join the Heat on a 5-year deal, according to the Associated Press.
BOTTOM LINE: Jones is easily the best three point shooter on this team now, and he should get a lot of playing time in Miami. Add him to your sleeper list.
WARRIORS: Add Corey Maggette
July 9, 2008
Former Los Anglees Clippers forward Corey Maggette has agreed to terms with Golden State on a multi-year contract, according to an NBA source, reports the Los Angeles Times.
BOTTOM LINE: This has been a painful day for the Clippers, who lost two big pieces. This doesn’t quite even out with the Baron Davis signing, but there is an obvious feud brewing here.
76ers: Make Huge Splash With Brand
July 9, 2008
Former Los Angeles Clippers forward Elton Brand has agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with Philadelphia, according to a source, reports the Los Angeles Times.
BOTTOM LINE: Brand is a huge pickup for the 76ers, who dealt a couple of players to Minnesota to free up the cap room to make this work. The deal is reportedly worth $80 million over five years.
KNICKS: Duhon Era Begins
July 7, 2008
Free Agent point guard Chris Duhon has inked a deal to become a member of the New York Knicks, and that could mean the end of Stephon Marbury as a Knicks player, according to Newsday.
BOTTOM LINE: The Knicks are far from contenders, but they needed to rid themselves of the Marbury distraction. Duhon is a good defensive player and has nice passing skills, but his ability to score leaves much to be desired.
WARRIORS: Make Huge Offer to Brand
July 3, 2008
Free Agent Elton Brand received a huge offer from the Golden State Warriors which is reportedly worth between $85 and $90 million, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
BOTTOM LINE: Things are getting personal between the Clippers and Warriors. Just one day after the Clippers preyed Baron Davis away, the Warriors may get Elton Brand. He is expected to decide soon.
CELTICS: Perkins has Shoulder Scoped
July 3, 2008
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins had arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder on Wednesday, accoring to the Associated Press.
BOTTOM LINE: Perkins was a valuable commodity this post season, and he really came into his own when he went one on one with Pau Gasol and badly outplayed him. No timetable has been set for his return.
HORNETS: Close to Locking up Paul
July 2, 2008
New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul is close to signing a long term deal with the Hornets, according to the New Orleans Times Pacayune.
BOTTOM LINE: This is a no-brainer for the Hornets, who should contend the next few years as long as Paul stays healthy.
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