UNDER CONTRACT: F Josh Smith, F-C Al Horford, G Devin Harris, C Zaza Pachulia, G Jeff Teague, G Lou Williams, F Kyle Korver, C Johan Petro, G Anthony Morrow, G DeShawn Stevenson, F Damion James, F Ivan Johnson, F Anthony Tolliver DRAFT PICKS: G John Jenkins, F Mike Scott FREE AGENTS: C Erick Dampier, G Tracy McGrady, F Jordan Williams MOVES:New GM Danny Ferry didn’t waste time showing he is a can-do man, moving the contracts of both Joe Johnson (4 years, $90 million
UNDER CONTRACT: F Kevin Love, F Derrick Williams, C Nikola Pekovic, G J.J. Barea, G Brandon Roy, F Andrei Kirilenko, G Luke Ridnour, G Ricky Rubio, F Dante Cunningham, F Chase Budinger, G Alexey Shved, C Greg Stiemsma, G Malcolm Lee, F Lou Amundson DRAFT PICKS: None FREE AGENTS: None MOVES: Before free agency, the Wolves traded their first-round pick to Houston for Chase Budinger, who adds clutter to a crowded wing position where no one has stepped forward to take charge. Then free agency
Here are this morning’s top NBA news stories: “Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro and the pressure to succeed,” by Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times “Tyson Chandler said he believes Rasheed Wallace can help the New York Knicks,” by Tim Bontemps of the New York Post “Mark Jackson: Steph Curry is my starting point guard.” From the Contra Costa Times “New Sixer Nick Young likes the team’s chemistry,” by Bb Cooney of the Philadelphia Inquirer “Charlie Villanueva fighting to leave his mark on the Pistons,” by
Southwest Division Fantasy Preview Part I The difference between an NBA team’s real ability and its importance in fantasy leagues can be enormous. In the Southwest, there’s one truly great team that actually frustrates fantasy owners. Two other teams with virtually no chance to be contenders on the court are potential sources of fantasy bargains. This is the fourth installment of our week-long series. I examined the low-scoring Atlantic on Monday, Jeff looked at the high-powered Northwest on Tuesday and Bruce visited
Southwest Division Fantasy Preview Part II For the introduction to this article and our comments on the Mavericks and Grizzlies, see Part I. Houston Rockets Who are these guys? After juggling their roster and contracts in a fruitless bid to make room for Dwight Howard, the Rockets must regroup. They have a completely new look and a wide-open battle for jobs. Fantasy owners who buy low on the right players will be rewarded. Best to Own Kevin Martin would like to forget last season. A combination
We have some good news and some bad news today. The good news is, we are only days away from the start of training camp, where all the madness of an NBA season will begin for our pleasure. The bad news? Some players are already down and out due to injuries – the buzzkill of the sport (of any sport). See why a couple of Grizzlies players are out for a while, who is likely to miss some or all
UNDER CONTRACT: G Ben Gordon, F Tyrus Thomas, C DeSagana Diop, F Matt Carroll, G Gerald Henderson, G Ramon Sessions, F-C Bismack Biyombo, F Reggie Williams, G Kemba Walker, C Brendan Haywood, C B.J. Mullens, F Jeff Adrien, F DaJuan Summers DRAFT PICKS: F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, F Jeff Taylor FREE AGENTS: G Cory Higgins MOVES: The new coach is Mike Dunlap, whose only previous head coaching experience was filling in for cancer-stricken Steve Lavin at St. John’s last season. The Bobcats made a move before the
