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• 07.07.10
  Does Amar’e Stoudemire Have Something to Prove? 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire, Mike D'antoni | Comments Off

  by Bethlehem ShoalsFiled under: Knicks, Suns, NBA Free AgentsAmar'e Stoudemire is the NBA's ultimate moving target, or dazzling quasar, or other weird object that frustrates us with power and elusiveness. Stoudemire, introduced Monday as the Knicks first major off-season acquisition, is neither as good as he (or his fans) think he is, nor as bad as some would like him to be. As a player and personality, Amar'e is dynamic, charismatic, and just plain big, but he's not -- get used to hearing this -- LeBron James. Other players have looked to join the Knicks to take the next step toward ...
• 07.07.10
  LeBron James Announcement Could Come Thursday on ESPN Special 2010 nba free agents, ESPN, LeBron James, LeBron James Announcement, LeBron James ESPN, LeBron James ESPN Special, LeBron James Free Agency, LeBron James Press Conference, LeBron James Rumors | Comments Off

  by Will BrinsonFiled under: Bulls, Cavaliers, Heat, Knicks, Nets, Raptors, NBA Media Watch, NBA Rumors, NBA Free AgentsJust as the constant breath-holding that has been 2010 free agency seemed to be headed for another weekend of non-action from the "Big 3," LeBron James' PR crew made some moves that seem to indicate the end is near. First was LeBron joining Twitter, and then an actual tweet -- LeBron proclaiming it was really him -- and perhaps most importantly, the leaked news that James and ESPN are in negotiations for a one-hour special at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday in which LeBron ...
• 07.06.10
  Raymond Felton to Visit With Knicks, Heat 2010 nba free agents, chris bosh, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Raymond Felton, Tony Parker | Comments Off

  by Sam AmickFiled under: Bobcats, Heat, Knicks, Nets, NBA Free Agents(UPDATED 5:20 PM ET, July 6: The meetings have been delayed, according to the source. Read here and here to learn why.) Raymond Felton isn't an international star like Tony Parker, but he is this: a free agent. The fifth-year pro out of the University of North Carolina may be a ways down the totem pole of the NBA's unemployed players, and he's not being openly recruited by the newest New York Knick, Amar'e Stoudemire, but he is at the top of the list of available point guards. And while Stoudemire openly ...
• 07.06.10
  Report: Prokhorov Breaks Down Free Agency to Inner Circle 2010 nba free agents, chris bosh, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Mikhail Prokhorov | Comments Off

  by Anthony OlivieriFiled under: Bulls, Cavaliers, Clippers, Heat, Knicks, Nets, NBA Free AgentsNew Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov may be the new kid on the block of NBA owners, but he has something that most other owners -- or anyone, for that matter -- seemingly do not. An idea as to where some of this summer's marquee free agents will land. Specifically, the mysterious Russian billionaire (right) says Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will be paired together with the Miami Heat, according to a report on ESPN.com, which obtained notes from Prokhorov's private meeting with top-ranking executives through an NBA source. The report ...
• 07.06.10
  Stoudemire, Knicks Agree on Max Deal 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire, chris bosh, David Lee, Donnie Walsh, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James, Mike D'antoni | Comments Off

  by FanHouse NewswireFiled under: Knicks, Suns, NBA Free AgentsNEW YORK (AP) -- Amar'e Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are hoping he's not coming alone. The Knicks said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free agent moratorium period ends. Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters, said the deal is for the maximum allowed, which would be nearly $100 million over five years. Wearing a blue Knicks hat, Stoudemire said he looked forward to rebuilding a franchise and bringing the Knicks back to the top-maybe with a player such as LeBron James ...
• 07.06.10
  Numbers Put Jason Williams Near the Top of Available Point Guards 2010 nba free agents, Jason Williams, Otis Smith, Steve Blake | Comments Off

  by Sam AmickFiled under: Knicks, Magic, NBA Free AgentsThe initial free agency wave is over. Sort of. LeBron James has visited with all five of his suitors -- New Jersey, New York, the Clippers, Cleveland and Chicago -- and will now ponder his decision for at least a day before deciding. Amar'e Stoudemire has a maximum contract offer from New York, but the Knicks are also reportedly eyeing Joe Johnson (who has a max offer from Atlanta) while courting Mike Miller as well before moving forward. Dwayne Wade's two visits with Chicago has everyone wondering if he might leave Miami to ...
• 07.06.10
  Agent: Stoudemire, Knicks Agree on Deal 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire, LeBron James | Comments Off

  by Sam AmickFiled under: Knicks, Suns, NBA Free AgentsThe New York Knicks are not waiting for LeBron James. Not entirely, anyway. According to two sources with knowledge of the process, the Knicks and forward Amar'e Stoudemire spent Monday afternoon finalizing the forward's five-year, $100 million agreement to join the Knicks. With the structure of the deal in place, they then proceeded to a meeting with Stoudemire, his agent Happy Walters, and Knicks owner James Dolan for a final presentation before the deal was expected to be finalized. After the meeting, Walters told FanHouse "We are done in principle," although no contracts can ...
• 07.05.10
  LeBron Remains Mum on Decision 2010 nba free agents, LeBron James | Comments Off

  by FanHouse NewswireFiled under: Bulls, Cavaliers, Clippers, Heat, Knicks, Nets, NBA Free AgentsAKRON, Ohio (AP) -- A pointed finger, smile, chuckle and head shake. That was all. If LeBron James has made up his mind, he's not saying so. The NBA's most wanted man offered no clues about his highly anticipated free agent decision on Monday after making an unexpected appearance -- and getting in a few full-court hoop games with good friend Chris Paul -- at his Nike skills academy at the University of Akron. After working out for two hours and then icing both his knees and right elbow, James, wearing ...
• 07.05.10
  Joe Johnson Agrees to Hawks’ Max Offer 2010 nba free agents, Joe Johnson | Comments Off

  by Tom ZillerFiled under: Hawks, Knicks, NBA Rumors, NBA Transactions, NBA Free AgentsFive days after reports surfaced that the typically conservative ownership of the Hawks would be willing to pony up $119 million over six seasons to keep Joe Johnson, the All-Star two-guard has agreed to stay in Atlanta. His agent Arn Tellem published a piece on Huffington Post essentially confirming the news just after NBA.com's Sekou Smith reported the resolution. FanHouse's Sam Amick reported Saturday that Johnson was prepared to end his consideration of the Knicks and accept the Hawks' lucrative offer. In his post, Tellem said Johnson also considered ...
• 07.05.10
  Knicks Had Second Meeting With LeBron’s Agent, Manager 2010 nba free agents, LeBron James | Comments Off

  by FanHouse StaffFiled under: Bulls, Cavaliers, Heat, Knicks, Nets, NBA Rumors, NBA Free AgentsTwo New York Knicks executives met with LeBron James' agent Leon Rose and manager Maverick Carter on Saturday, reports Frank Isola of the New York Daily News. Yahoo! Sports and the Cleveland Plain Dealer each confirmed Isola's report of a meeting. James officially met with the Knicks Thursday. Coach Mike D'Antoni, president Donnie Walsh, owner James Dolan and retired star Allan Houston pitched James and his circle of advisers on what the Knicks could offer LeBron should he choose to join them as a free agent this ...
• 07.04.10
  NBA Has Amnesia When It Comes to Mike Miller 2010 nba free agents, Mike Miller | Comments Off

  by Tom ZillerFiled under: Cavaliers, Clippers, Heat, Knicks, Lakers, Wizards, NBA Rumors, NBA Free AgentsMike Miller has become an improbably hot name among 2010 NBA free agents. The Lakers were weighing the addition of Miller before landing Steve Blake. Miller has now popped up as a potential co-star for Amar'e Stoudemire in New York City, or LeBron James in Cleveland, or Dwyane Wade in Miami, should those stars land in those locations. Some reporters have pegged Miller's demand as so high he could sign a deal larger than the mid-level exception, which comes with a starting salary above $5 million. Apparently, ...
• 07.04.10
  In NY State of Mind, Amar’e Stoudemire Still Has Teams Waiting 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire | Comments Off

  by Sam AmickFiled under: Bulls, Knicks, Nets, Suns, NBA Rumors, NBA Free AgentsAs Amar'e Stoudemire shared with the New York media late Saturday night, the free-agent forward has quite the master plan in mind for his possible Knicks tenure. He claims San Antonio point guard Tony Parker and Denver small forward Carmelo Anthony are ready to join him in the Big Apple, although his grand vision would be quite the logistical challenge for New York president Donnie Walsh when it actually comes time to pull off a trade for the two marquee players. But two sources who spoke with FanHouse and have ...
• 07.04.10
  Sources: Joe Johnson to Atlanta ‘Barring a Major Change’ 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Joe Johnson Stays With Hawks, LeBron James, Mike Miller, Tony Parker | Comments Off

  by Sam AmickFiled under: Hawks, Knicks, NBA Free AgentsWhen Atlanta offered Joe Johnson a maximum contract worth $119 million over six seasons on Thursday, the mere fact that the Hawks were so exorbitantly generous was supposed to be the end of the surprise. The double-shocker was that the 29-year-old guard didn't immediately accept the deal. But after some deliberation about whether it'd be better to play for New York or Chicago, two sources close to Johnson told FanHouse at 6 p.m. Pacific Saturday that he will make his final decision in the next day and that "barring a major change in the ...
• 07.03.10
  After Hearing Pitches, It’s LeBron’s Ball 2010 nba free agents, Byron Scott, chris bosh, Chris Grant, Dan Gilbert, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, joakim noah, LeBron James, LeBron James Free Agency, LeBron James Rumors, Mikhail Prokhorov | Comments Off

  by Pat McManamonFiled under: Bulls, Cavaliers, Clippers, Knicks, Nets, NBA Rumors, NBA Free AgentsCLEVELAND -- Now it's a waiting game. For how long, nobody is sure except the main person involved, and he's not speaking to the public. Yet. The Cleveland Cavaliers gave their pitch to LeBron James to stay in town Saturday morning, and when they left GM Chris Grant said the discussion was "positive." The Chicago Bulls arrived in the afternoon to fill the coveted last spot (based on the premise that the last thing a person hears stays with him or her longest). They left silently, just like James, who ...
• 07.03.10
  If Knicks Can’t Get Joe Johnson, They’ll Settle for Mike Miller 2010 nba free agents, Joe Johnson, Joe Johnson Knicks, Mike Miller, Mike Miller to the Knicks | Comments Off

  by Matt MooreFiled under: Knicks, NBA Rumors, The Bonus, NBA Free AgentsWhen Joe Johnson was primed to hit the big free agent market, most knowledgeable hoops writers rolled their eyes. It's not that Johnson isn't a good player. But he's 29, inefficient, and simply isn't at the same level of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and the other max free agent. But there are times when that line of thinking can go too far. Such as thinking that Mike Miller is an acceptable substitute for Johnson. Which, naturally, is exactly what the Knicks are thinking of doing. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
• 07.02.10
  Sergio Rodriguez Exits NBA, Returns to Spain 2010 nba free agents, Sergio Llull, Sergio Rodriguez | Comments Off

  by Tom ZillerFiled under: Knicks, Trail Blazers, Euroleague, NBA Rumors, NBA Transactions, NBA Free AgentsSergio Rodriguez, the 6'3 Canarian point guard so bombastic he earned the Jason Williams-inspired nickname "Spanish Chocolate," just couldn't set his NBA career on the right path over the past four seasons. He struggled to find a consistent role under conservative coach Nate McMillan in Portland, was stuck behind rookie sensation Tyreke Evans in Sacramento and failed to stand out on a depleted Knicks squad. And despite a thin free agent crop of point guards, Rodriguez's stateside prospects were pretty glum now that his rookie contract ...
• 07.01.10
  Why LeBron Won’t Join Wade in Miami 2010 nba free agents, chris bosh, Dwayne Wade, LeBron James, LeBron James Rumors | Comments Off

  by Tim PovtakFiled under: Heat, Knicks, Nets, NBA Free AgentsYou can cross Miami off the list of places LeBron James will seriously consider when it comes to making his final decision in these next few days. Too bad, but it just won't happen. Despite the mythical Super Summit that sent everyone into a tizzy last weekend, and despite the lure of South Beach and all its wonderful amenities, going to Miami with Chris Bosh to play with Dwyane Wade would do nothing but hurt the reputation James treasures so dearly. The Heat already won an NBA title four years ago. Wade already has ...
• 07.01.10
  Report: Knicks Positive About Meeting With LeBron 2010 nba free agents, LeBron James Free Agency | Comments Off

  by Anthony OlivieriFiled under: Bulls, Heat, Knicks, Nets, NBA Rumors, NBA Free Agents Say what you will about the New York Knicks and their chances of landing LeBron James. Don't accuse them of losing their collective sense of humor. Maybe, it's to laugh to keep from crying. "You know who's good? LeBron James," Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni told the New York Post after meeting with the superstar forward on Thursday. "I can say that now without getting fined for tampering." According to the Post, the Knicks were happy with their afternoon meeting with James, who started fielding offers from his breathless suitors Thursday -- ...
• 07.01.10
  The Economic Quandary of 2010 Max Players 2010 nba free agents, Amare Stoudemire, chris bosh, Dwyane Wade, Joe Johnson, LeBron James | Comments Off

  by Bethlehem ShoalsFiled under: Cavaliers, Hawks, Heat, Knicks, Raptors, Suns, NBA Free Agents There is no one -- I mean, no one -- who doesn't believe LeBron James should get the most money an NBA player can be legally tendered. This generosity, of course, comes with limits, and these limits are called the salary caps. James is only eligible to earn X amount of money, based on the reigning Collective Bargaining Agreement and LeBron's tenure in the league. Bored yet? Here's the simple part: The NBA sets parameters for how much superstars like LeBron can be paid. The question is, what ...
• 06.30.10
  Report: No Free Agency Tour for LeBron 2010 nba free agents, chris bosh, Dan Gilbert, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, LeBron James Free Agency, LeBron James Rumors, Mikhail Prokhorov | Comments Off

  by Anthony OlivieriFiled under: Cavaliers, Clippers, Heat, Knicks, Nets, NBA Free Agents LeBron James will not go on a free agency tour, according to ESPN.com, which cited Maverick Carter, the longtime manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers' superstar. "LeBron is not going on a tour," Carter told the web site, referring to when the free-agency period begins on July 1. "He never planned to go on a tour and has not been a part of any team's plans for a recruiting trip." Carter's statement is contrary to popular belief, which had the superstar forward poised for a whirlwind trip to different NBA cities, where ...

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