Doug Smith reports
Rasho Nesterovic is coming back to his adopted hometown.
The veteran centre, who spent two seasons with the Raptors before being traded to Indiana a year ago, has agreed in principle to a one-year deal worth about $1.9 million (all figures US), the so-called biannual exception to the NBA’s salary cap. Read the rest of this entry »
ESPN reports
The Portland Trail Blazers have offered point guard Andre Miller a three-year contract after failing in their efforts to acquire New York Knicks restricted free agent David Lee, sources close to the process said Friday.
Miller’s contract would be worth $21 million, with $14 million guaranteed and $7 million included as a third-year team option, a source said.
Bad Fit
I think Andre Miller is a very poor fit in Portland … Read the rest of this entry »
A trade from a few days ago
Minnesota Timberwolves receive: Quentin Richardson
Los Angeles Clippers receive: Sebastian Telfair, Craig Smith and Mark Madsen
Link
A link to SI.com’s report on the trade — starts of by considering what this means for Ricky Rubio rather than the actual trade.
“This is not a precursor of any sort,” Kahn said Monday from New York shortly before he was scheduled to hop a flight across the Atlantic. “We have no feel yet as to whether Ricky will be joining us.”
Mike Dunleavy summarizes the move for the Clippers
“We are really excited to add these three players to our team,” Clippers general manager and coach Mike Dunleavy said. “This move really gives some much needed depth.” Read the rest of this entry »
This news is from a few days ago
Jonathon Givony reports from his twitter account
DeJuan Blair has signed a guaranteed three-year contract with the Spurs for $2.7 million, Jonathan Givony has learned.
Blair was an excellent pickup in the second round. Good decision by the Spurs to give Blair a three year contract, now they have him locked up for three years on a low contract and will have his full bird rights when his deal expires. Smart decision.
Conrad Brunner reports
The press release was brief. Its impact will be profound.
The announcement Wednesday evening a resolution has been reached avoiding arbitration and allowing the Pacers to waive Jamaal Tinsley brings welcome closure for the franchise and the player. Read the rest of this entry »
The San Antonio Express reports
The Spurs have gotten younger and more athletic this summer, but their newest addition proves they still value veteran big men who can defend. Read the rest of this entry »
The Miami Herald reports
The Heat re-signed backup center Jamaal Magloire on Wednesday, giving the team four centers under contract.
Magloire signed a one-year contract for $1.18 million, the veteran’s minimum for a player with his length of service. Read the rest of this entry »
RealGM has the press release
The Indiana Pacers announced Wednesday they have re-signed free agent forward Josh McRoberts to a multi-year contract. Per club policy, teams of the contract were not closed. Read the rest of this entry »
I’m catching up on some of the news from the past few days …
Oklahoma City Thunder
Let’s start with the Oklahoma City Thunder side of things:
The Oklahoma City Thunder waived guard Earl Watson it was announced today by Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Read the rest of this entry »
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports
Forward Ersan Ilyasova is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks after playing the past two seasons for Regal FC Barcelona in Spain.
Basketball sources confirmed Thursday that Ilyasova and the Bucks had agreed on a three-year deal estimated at nearly $7 million, with a first-year salary of $2.1 million. Read the rest of this entry »
