The Philadelphia 76ers will release former All-Star Elton Brand under the league's amnesty clause, according to ESPN: The move to release Brand will be necessitated by the expected signing of free-agent guard Nick Young and the planned re-signing of center Spencer Hawes. Teams that did not use their one-time amnesty clause last season can waive one player via the amnesty … [Read more...] about 76ers amnesty Elton Brand, will Bulls do the same with Boozer?
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Steve Nash trade leads to point guard roulette in NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers made a huge splash by acquiring Steve Nash from the Phoenix Suns for four future NBA Draft picks. That deal has led to chain reaction of point guard movement in the NBA as Goran Dragic, Kyle Lowry, Jason Kidd, and possibly Jeremy Lin have all found new homes. … [Read more...] about Steve Nash trade leads to point guard roulette in NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves sign Roy, agree to deal with Batum
Needing depth and an up-grade in talent on the wing, the Minnesota Timberwolves have looked west to sign former Portland Blazers shooting guard Brandon Roy and agree to an offer sheet with restricted free agent Nicolas Batum. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves sign Roy, agree to deal with Batum
Atlanta Hawks sign Northwestern’s Shurna to summer league deal
Nets re-sign PG Deron Williams to 5-year, $98.8 million deal
As the grizzly voiced manager in Major League once stated, "It's starting to come together, Pepper." The Nets gambles of acquiring Gerald Wallace, Joe Johnson, and Williams in the past 17 months have certainly paid of as Brooklyn now has it's own semi-Big 3. … [Read more...] about Nets re-sign PG Deron Williams to 5-year, $98.8 million deal
Celtics sign SG-Jason Terry, Pacers re-sign PG-George Hill
Celtics sign SG-Jason Terry to 3-year, $15.7 million deal The Celtics starting five played exceptionally well this season but Boston lacked any real scoring pop off their bench. Enter Jason Terry. One of the top bench scorers in the NBA the past few seasons, The Jet will provide that punch especially if Ray Allen ends up signing elsewhere. The C's still want to bring Allen … [Read more...] about Celtics sign SG-Jason Terry, Pacers re-sign PG-George Hill
Hornets re-sign SG Eric Gordon to 4-year, $58 million deal
Damn... Max money for Eric Gordon is some serious coin. The Suns agreed to an offer sheet with Gordon and he apparently wanted to sign with the Suns but the Hornets quickly matched the offer. New Orleans is obviously in re-building mode but having drafted Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers, Gordon does at least give them a "veteran" presence and proven scorer who can help be the … [Read more...] about Hornets re-sign SG Eric Gordon to 4-year, $58 million deal
Atlanta Hawks dump salary; trade Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams
It appears the Atlanta Hawks are heading into a bit of a re-building mode as new general manager Danny Ferry has dealt Joe Johnson to the Brooklyn Nets and Marvin Williams to the Utah Jazz; clearing up a ton of salary cap for the future. Nets receive: SG-Joe Johnson Hawks receive: SG-Anthony Morrow, G/F-DeShawn Stevenson, C-Johan Petro, PG-Jordan Farmar, PF-Jordan Williams, … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks dump salary; trade Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams
Dwight Howard: Brooklyn Nets or Bust!
Maybe Jay-Z is really putting together "The Blueprint," for a championship. The Brooklyn Nets all but officially re-signed Gerald Wallace yesterday, Deron Williams says it's either Brooklyn or Dallas, nowhere else. And Jason Kidd wants to be a package deal with Williams to back him up. But here's the piece de resistance: Dwight Howard says Jay-Z's ballclub is the only one … [Read more...] about Dwight Howard: Brooklyn Nets or Bust!
CSN, NBC’s Sarah Kustok joins Twitter, 3,000 followers in 3 days
It's not often that an individual joining Twitter is news-worthy, but when that individual obtains about 3,000 followers in just three days, it's more than worthy of some online media attention. Such is the case with Comcast Sports Net Chicago's Sarah Kustok (you've seen her on NBC 5 Sports Sunday too). Kustok (@sarahkustok) made her first tweet on NBA Draft night: "Hi … [Read more...] about CSN, NBC’s Sarah Kustok joins Twitter, 3,000 followers in 3 days