NBA Free Agency 2008
The NBA free agency period is already into its second week. With teams able to announce signings on Wednesday July 9, business should pick up in a hurry.
In Philadelphia, the 76ers wooed Atlanta Hawks free agent Josh Smith last week with everything from a limo ride from the airport to a lunchtime meeting with mayor Michael Nutter. All signs look to the 76ers offering Smith the max ($16 million) no later than Wednesday. Hawks forward Josh Childress is also scheduled to visit with Philadelphia. The 76ers have also maintained that they will resign free agents Andre Iguodala and Louis Williams.
The Washington Wizards kept their nucleus intact by signing forward Antwain Jamison (4 years $50 million) and Gilbert Arenas (6 years $111 million) to deals that will keep both in the Nation’s Capital for the foreseeable future.
Out in the West, the LA Clippers are the talk of the league, as they have agreed in principle with Baron Davis on a five-year $65 million deal that leaves the Golden State Warriors minus a leader and a point guard. The Warriors have countered by reportedly offering Clippers forward Elton Brand a five-year deal worth more than $100 million. Brand can also resign with the Clippers if he chooses.
One member of the Clippers that will not be returning is shooting guard Corey Maggette, who is reportedly being looked at by Orlando, Philadelphia, Golden State, Detroit, San Antonio, and Boston…yes Boston. The C’s have the mid-level exception on the table. ($5.8 million) Although Maggette may crack the starting lineup elsewhere, he will be in more of a supporting role in Boston where the Celtics are looking to defend the their World Championship. IMHO, that could change if the Spurs snag Maggette.
The New Orleans Hornets have extended the contract of Chris Paul for three seasons bringing the total of the deal to $68 million.
Underrated Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon reached a one-year agreement with the team, details have not been released.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are still trying to put a package together for Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Redd. It has been rumored that Redd has been on the trading block since the Bucks acquired Richard Jefferson from the Nets last month.
Here is the complete list of free agents, Restricted and Unrestricted and the like:
Key: U – unrestricted; R – restricted; ETO – early termination option; T – team option; P – player option.
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Atlanta Hawks: Josh Childress (R); Josh Smith (R); Salim Stoudamire (R); Mario West (R).
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Boston Celtics: Tony Allen (R); Sam Cassell (U); Eddie House (U); Scot Pollard (U); James Posey (P).
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Charlotte Bobcats: Derek Anderson (U); Jermareo Davidson (T); Othella Harrington (T); Ryan Hollins (R); Emeka Okafor (R).
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Chicago Bulls: Shannon Brown (U); Luol Deng (R); Chris Duhon (U); Ben Gordon (R); Demetris Nichols (R).
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Cleveland Cavaliers: Devin Brown (U); Daniel Gibson (R); Dwayne Jones (R); Delonte West (R).
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Dallas Mavericks: Malik Allen (U); Jose Juan Barea (R); Devean George (U); Juwan Howard (U); Eddie Jones (P); Tyronn Lue (U); Jamaal Magloire (U); Antoine Wright (U).
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Denver Nuggets: Anthony Carter (U); Yakhouba Diawara (R); Bobby Jones (R); Eduardo Najera (U); JR Smith (R).
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Detroit Pistons: Juan Dixon (U); Jarvis Hayes (U); Walter Herrmann (R); Lindsey Hunter (U); Theo Ratliff (U).
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Golden State Warriors: Kelenna Azubuike (P); Matt Barnes (U); Andris Biedrins (R); Austin Croshere (U); Baron Davis (U); Monta Ellis (R); Patrick O’Bryant (U); Mickael Pietrus (U).
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Houston Rockets: Steve Francis (P); Carl Landry (R); Dikembe Mutombo (U); Steve Novak (T).
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Indiana Pacers: David Harrison (R); Andre Owens (R); Kareem Rush (U).
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Los Angeles Clippers: Elton Brand (U); Paul Davis (U); Dan Dickau (U); Shaun Livingston (U); Corey Maggette (U); Smush Parker (P); Quinton Ross (U).
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Los Angeles Lakers: Chris Mihm (P); Ira Newble (U); Ronny Turiaf (R); Sasha Vujacic (R).
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Memphis Grizzlies: Andre Brown (R); Kwame Brown (U); Casey Jacobsen (U); Juan Carlos Navarro (R).
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Miami Heat: Earl Barron (U); Ricky Davis (U); Alonzo Mourning (U); Chris Quinn (R); Jason Williams (U); Dorell Wright (R).
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Milwaukee Bucks: Royal Ivey (U); Michael Ruffin (U); Awvee Storey (T); Jake Voskuhl (U).
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Minnesota Timberwolves: Michael Doleac (U); Ryan Gomes (R); Chris Richard (R); Craig Smith (R); Kirk Snyder (R); Sebastian Telfair (R).
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New Jersey Nets: Darrell Armstrong (U); DeSagana Diop (U); Nenad Krstic (R); Bostjan Nachbar (U); Stromile Swift (P).
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New Orleans Hornets: Ryan Bowen (U); Melvin Ely (P); Jannero Pargo (P); Bonzi Wells (U).
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New York Knicks: Fred Jones (U); Randolph Morris (R).
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Orlando Magic: Carlos Arroyo (U); James Augustine (R); Keith Bogans (P); Keyon Dooling (U); Maurice Evans (U); Adonal Foyle (P); Pat Garrity (U).
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Philadelphia 76ers: Louis Amundson (R); Herbert Hill (R); Andre Iguodala (R); Kevin Ollie (R); Shavlik Randolph (R); Louis Williams (R).
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Phoenix Suns: Gordan Giricek (U); Sean Marks (U); Eric Piatkowski (U); Brian Skinner (U).
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Portland Trail Blazers: James Jones (U); Von Wafer (R).
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Sacramento Kings: Anthony Johnson (U); Kenny Thomas (ETO); Beno Udrih (U); Lorenzen Wright (U).
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San Antonio Spurs: Brent Barry (U); Michael Finley (U); Robert Horry (U); Kurt Thomas (U); Jacque Vaughn (P).
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Seattle SuperSonics: Francisco Elson (U); Mickael Gelabale (R); Robert Swift (R).
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Toronto Raptors: Primoz Brezec (U); Jose Calderon (R); Carlos Delfino (R).
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Utah Jazz: Jason Hart (P); C.J. Miles (R).
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Washington Wizards: Gilbert Arenas (U); Roger Mason (U).
July 7th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Good work, very thorough
The Wizards gave Agent sero too many zeros.
July 7th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
or Agent Zero
July 7th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
I agree, I like him but not for $111 million.
July 8th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
What about the zeros GS supposedly offered to Elton Brand? Over 100 mil for 5 yrs? I like Brand but damn…..20 mil a year?
July 8th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
There is a report that Philly is moving Rodney Carney to Memphis or Minnesota to clear cap space for Brand. They are saying that Brand is likely to sign because his playoff chances are better in Philly and he likes the young team.
We’ll see.
July 9th, 2008 at 12:44 am
Wow, that’s the first i’ve heard of this.
So i’m assuming the Sixers are not going to pursue J-Smoove?
July 24th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
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