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		<title>2012 NBA Offseason: Free Agency Updates Around the League</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:14:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wesley Morton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been an eventful offseason of swirling rumors of trades and free agent signings. With July 11 being the first day that these proposed deals can be finalized, let&#8217;s recap the moves that have been made. Note that this does not include signing players drafted in the 2012 NBA draft. Any player that is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_3644" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 368px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/131/files/2012/07/6126998.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3644" title="NBA: New Jersey Nets at Atlanta Hawks" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/131/files/2012/07/6126998.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="550" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Mar 23, 2012; Atlanta, GA ,USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Kirk Hinrich (6) knocks the ball away from New Jersey Nets guard Deron Williams (8) at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-US PRESSWIRE</p></div>
<p>It has been an eventful offseason of swirling rumors of trades and free agent signings. With July 11 being the first day that these proposed deals can be finalized, let&#8217;s recap the moves that have been made. Note that this does not include signing players drafted in the 2012 NBA draft. Any player that is an unrestricted free agent but has not signed is not listed except in the case of an option not picked up.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Eastern Conference </strong></span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Atlantic Division:</strong></span></em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Boston Celtics</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Kevin Garnett (3 years, $34 million), James Green (4 years, $36 million), Brandon Bass (3 years, $20 million)</li>
<li>Newly signed: Jason Terry (3 years, $15.675 million)</li>
<li>Lost to free agency: Ray Allen (Heat)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Brooklyn Nets</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Deron Williams (5 years, $98.77 million), Gerald Wallace (4 years, $40 million)</li>
<li>Newly signed: Mirza Teletovic, Jerry Stackhouse (1 year, $1.3 million)</li>
<li>Traded for: Joe Johnson, Reggie Evans</li>
<li>Traded away: Johan Petro, DeShawn Stevenson, Anthony Morrow, Jordan Farmar, Jordan Williams</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">New York Knicks</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Steve Novak (4 years, $15 million), J.R. Smith</li>
<li>Newly signed: Jason Kidd (3 years, $9 million), James White</li>
<li>Traded for: Marcus Camby</li>
<li>Traded away: Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Philadelphia 76ers</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Lavoy Allen (2 years, $6 million), Spencer Hawes (2 years, $13.1 million)</li>
<li>Traded for: Dorell Wright</li>
<li>Amnestied: Elton Brand (1 year, $18.16 million left on contract)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Toronto Raptors</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Aaron Gray (2 years, $5 million)</li>
<li>Traded for: Kyle Lowry</li>
<li>Lost to free agency: Sonny Weems, Jerryd Bayless</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Central Division:</strong></em></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chicago Bulls</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Newly signed: Kirk Hinrich (2 years, $6 million)</li>
<li>Waived: C.J. Watson</li>
<li>Lost to free agency: Ronnie Brewer</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cleveland Cavaliers</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Luke Harangody (1 year, $1.1 million)</li>
<li>Waived: Manny Harris</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Detroit Pistons</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lost to free agency: Vernon Macklin</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Indiana Pacers</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: George Hill (5 years, $40 million)</li>
<li>Lost to free agency: A.J. Price</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Milwaukee Bucks</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Ersan Ilyasova (5 years, $45 million)</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Southeastern Division:</strong></em></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Charlotte Bobcats</span>: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>No action</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Miami Heat</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Newly signed: Ray Allen (2 years, $6.18 million), Rashard Lewis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Orlando Magic</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Jameer Nelson</li>
<li>Traded for: Gustavo Ayon</li>
<li>Traded away: Ryan Anderson</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Washington Wizards</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Traded for: Emeka Okafor, Trevor Ariza</li>
<li>Traded away: Rashard Lewis</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Western Conference</strong></span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Southwest Division:</strong></span></em></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dallas Mavericks</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lost to free agency: Jason Kidd (Knicks), Jason Terry (Celtics)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Houston Rockets</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Traded for: Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan</li>
<li>Traded away: Kyle Lowry, Marcus Camby</li>
<li>Lost to free agency: Goran Dragic (Suns)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Memphis Grizzlies</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Darrell Arthur (3 years, $9 million), Marreese Speights (2 years, $9 million)</li>
<li>Newly signed: Jerryd Bayless</li>
<li>Lost: O.J. Mayo</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">New Orleans Hornets</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Traded for: Ryan Anderson</li>
<li>Traded away: Emeka Okafor, Trevor Ariza, Jarrett Jack, Gustavo Ayon</li>
<li>Waived: Rashard Lewis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">San Antonio Spurs</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Tim Duncan, Boris Diaw (2 years, $9 million), Danny Green (3 years, $12 million)</li>
<li>Newly signed: Nando de Colo</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Northwest Divison:</strong></em></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Denver Nuggets</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Andre Miller</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Minnesota Timberwolves</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Newly signed: Brandon Roy (2 years, $10.4 million), Alexey Shved</li>
<li>Traded for: Chase Budinger</li>
<li>Lost to free agency: Michael Beasley (Suns)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Oklahoma City Thunder</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Newly signed: Hasheem Thabeet</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Portland Trailblazers</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Newly signed: Victor Claver</li>
<li>Lost to free agency: Jamal Crawford (Clippers), J.J. Hickson</li>
<li>Bought out: Shawne Williams</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Utah Jazz</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Jeremy Evans (3 years, $5.5 million)</li>
<li>Traded for: Marvin Williams</li>
<li>Traded away: Devin Harris</li>
<li>Bought out: Raja Bell</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Pacific Division</strong></em></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Golden State Warriors</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Traded for: Jarrett Jack</li>
<li>Traded away: Dorell Wright</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Los Angeles Clippers</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Chauncey Billups</li>
<li>Newly signed: Jamal Crawford</li>
<li>Traded away: Reggie Evans (Nets)</li>
<li>Lost to free agency: Nick Young (76ers)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Los Angeles Lakers</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Devin Ebanks (1 year, $1.4 million)</li>
<li>Traded for: Steve Nash</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Phoenix Suns</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Newly signed: Goran Dragic (4 years, $34 million), Michael Beasley (3 years, $18 million)</li>
<li>Traded away: Steve Nash</li>
<li>Lost to free agency: Aaron Brooks</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sacramento Kings</span>:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Resigned: Jason Thompson</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>
<p>The 5 best remaining free agents at each position (discounting restricted free agents with an offer sheet):</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Point guard</span>: Raymond Felton, Baron Davis, Ramon Sessions, Jonny Flynn, Aaron Brooks</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Shooting guard</span>: O.J. Mayo, Carlos Delfino, C.J. Miles, Courtney Lee, Randy Foye</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Small forward</span>: Matt Barnes, Mickael Pietrus, Sam Young, Josh Howard, Grant Hill</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Power forward</span>: Elton Brand, Antawn Jamison, J.J. Hickson, Carl Landry, Kenyon Martin</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Center</span>: Chris Kaman, Javale McGee, Greg Oden, Mehmet Okur, Greg Stiemsma</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:29:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Menze</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It only took 16 days on the job for new President of Basketball Operations/GM, Danny Ferry to give the Atlanta Hawks a total roster overhaul. On a team that already looks dramatically different from just a month ago, two core pieces remain: Josh Smith and Al Horford. Hawks fans knew this summer would be a [...]]]></description>
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<p>It only took 16 days on the job for new President of Basketball Operations/GM, Danny Ferry to give the Atlanta Hawks a total roster overhaul. On a team that already looks dramatically different from just a month ago, two core pieces remain: Josh Smith and Al Horford.</p>
<p>Hawks fans knew this summer would be a wild ride for the organization, with 67 percent of last years team gone, a new head honcho at the helm, and a new outlook of the future, how could it not be?</p>
<p>Lets take a look at the Hawks&#8217; player movement to date:</p>
<p><strong>Departures:</strong></p>
<p>Jason Collins, Erick Dampier, Willie Green, Kirk Hinrich, Joe Johnson, Tracy McGrady, Jannero Pargo, Vladimir Radmanovic, Jerry Stackhouse, Marvin Williams</p>
<p><strong>Arrivals:</strong></p>
<p>Devin Harris, John Jenkins, Anthony Morrow, Johan Petro, Mike Scott, DeShawn Stevenson, Jordan Williams, Lou Williams</p>
<p>*** Jordan Farmar came to Atlanta via Joe Johnson/Brooklyn trade but was bought out of his contract</p>
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		<title>NBA Rumors: Ex-Atlanta Hawk, Kirk Hinrich Commits to Chicago Bulls</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:16:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Menze</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former Atlanta Hawks combo guard Kirk Hinrich has verbally agreed to a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple league sources. The Chicago Tribune reported the news Sunday, and said the contract is worth &#8220;roughly $6 million&#8221; for both seasons. Arriving in Atlanta just last season, Hinrich started 31-of-48 games he played in and initially [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_3631" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 478px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/131/files/2012/07/Kirk-Hinrich.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3631" title="Kirk Hinrich" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/131/files/2012/07/Kirk-Hinrich.jpg" alt="" width="468" height="338" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Former 1st-round draft pick Kirk Hinrich has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls</p></div>
<p>Former Atlanta Hawks combo guard Kirk Hinrich has verbally agreed to a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple league sources.</p>
<p>The Chicago Tribune <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-spt-0709-bulls-hinrich-chicago--20120709,0,4399751.story">reported</a> the news Sunday, and said the contract is worth &#8220;roughly $6 million&#8221; for both seasons.</p>
<p>Arriving in Atlanta just last season, Hinrich started 31-of-48 games he played in and initially served as a role player for the Hawks who would come off the bench and provide relief for Jeff Teague and Joe Johnson. His role expanded towards the middle of the season and definitely at the end of the year when Johnson shifted to the small forward position &#8212; because of Marvin Williams&#8217; inability to play at a high level consistently &#8212; and Hinrich was slotted as the staring 2 guard. He was a reliable and solid player for Atlanta last season, averaging seven points and three assists in 26 minutes of action per game while always seemingly having to defend the opposition&#8217;s best guard.</p>
<p>Hinrich was the seventh overall selection in the 2003 NBA Draft and played his first seven seasons for the Chicago Bulls before being traded on draft night of 2010 to the Washington Wizards. The Bulls dealt Hinrich to Washington just to clear up some cap space in hopes of signing the prized &#8220;Big 3&#8243;, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, in free agency &#8212; but that of course didn&#8217;t happen. From then on out, Chicago was forced to lean on below-average guards (with the exception of Derek Rose), and replacement players who could never really match Hinrich&#8217;s skills on both sides of the ball. After arriving in Atlanta as a free agent in the summer of 2011 and spending last season with the Hawks, the prodigal son is returning to Chi Town.</p>
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