Oct

6

Gooden Says No Added Pressure Playing For Contract

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Chicago Bulls veteran power forward Drew Gooden is heading into the final year of his contract in the upcoming season. Monday the “Chicago Tribune” reported the player said his uncertain long term status will not effect his short term performance. Gooden was traded to the Bulls last February  He was acquired along with Larry Hughes from Cleveland, in a three team deal that also involved Seattle. Gooden who has played for four different teams in his six years in the Association, said his contract status will not be a distraction. He told reporters “I’ve been in this position before, and I put too much pressure on myself that time. This time I know if I play my (behind) off, things will take care of themselves.”

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Oct

4

Livingston Signs Two Year Pact With Heat

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Days after Miami Heat Team President Pat Riley said his team did not have the budget for a free agent, the franchise signed former L.A. Clippers point guard Shaun Livingston to a two year deal Friday. The “Associated Press” reported that Livingston was practicing with the team on Friday, and would join the team as it plays a series of preseason games in Europe. Livingston, had been the subject of speculation all Summer, as rumors aligned him with Miami, as well as Golden State and Portland.  Livingston has not played since February 26, 2007, when he blew out his knee while playing for the Clippers against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Miami head coach Erik Spolestra told reporters “He has great size and feel for the game at his position. I’ve followed him for a few years. It’s unfortunate, really, what happened, but we’d normally never be able to get a player of his talent at this time. He’s very committed to getting healthy and we have a great staff to help him get there.”

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Speculation has started that Miami may have a deal in the works to trade a player currently on their roster to stay under the NBA salary cap. Riley had stated that the Heat were just $415,000 from the cap which is why they could not bring in a free agent.

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Sep

29

Gordon Expected To Sign Qualifying Offer With Bulls

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After a Summer of uncertainty, it appears that restricted free agent guard Ben Gordon will end up playing for the Chicago Bulls in the upcoming season. The “Chicago Tribune” reported that Gordon has apparently changed his mind and will sign a one year qualifying offer by Chicago. Gordon had said in August that he would not sign the offer, and thought his days as a member of the Bulls were over. There were reports earlier this month that Gordon was talking with CSKA Moscow about playing overseas. If Gordon does sign the qualifying offer by Wednesday which is the NBA deadline, he would become an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of the season.

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Sep

26

Riley Says: Free Agents Need Not Apply

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The “Palm Beach Post” reported Thursday that Miami Heat Team President Pat Riley told reporters that his team would not be signing any free agents. Riley said the reason was that Miami had only $415,000 to spend to reach the NBA salary cap. Speculation had been growing that the Heat who truly need a starting point guard, would have interest in either Jamaal Tinsley or Stephon Marbury if they were released from their current teams. Riley told reporters “Right now we’re not in the market for anybody, because we can’t afford to sign anybody because we are that close to the tax.”

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Sep

25

Knicks Announce The Signing Of Two Familiar Names

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The New York Knicks announced Thursday that they have signed two familiar names for the upcoming season. Team President Donnie Walsh announced the signing of former New York Knicks guard Allan Houston, who will attempt another come back to the Association. Walsh announced “Knicks/Grunfeld-The Sequel” as New York has signed free agent swing man Dan Grunfeld to a contract. Grunfeld is the son of former Knicks player and General Manager Ernie Grunfeld. The senior Grunfeld is now Team President of the Washington Wizards.

The 37 year old former All-Star has been working out all Summer, and has contacted New York Knicks Team President Donnie Walsh. Houston who attempted a comeback last year with New York, wants to give it one more shot. Houston last played in the Association in 2005 when chronic pain in his knees forced him to retire. Grunfeld was not drafted, and has spent the last two seasons playing overseas. Terms of the contracts have not been released.

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Sep

25

Magic Sign Trio, Start Camp

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The Orlando Magic, according to their team website, have signed a trio of players to their squad - forward/center Dwyane Jones, swingman Jeremy Richardson and guard Mike Wilks; with the signings, the Magic have a squad of 16 players.  The Magic will also hold their annual Media Day this coming Monday from 2-4 PM (EST) at the RDV Sportsplex.

Sep

24

Spurs Add Pair Of Guards To Roster

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The San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday that they have added two more players to their roster for the upcoming season. The Spurs signed free agent guard Salim Stoudamire, as well as rookie guard George Hill. Terms of the two deals were not disclosed. Hill was the Spurs first round draft pick taken with selection number 26 in the 2008 NBA Draft. Hill impressed team officials with his play in the Las Vegas Summer League, and the Rocky Mountain Revue. Stoudamire has spent three seasons in the Association all with the Atlanta Hawks. He has averaged 8.0 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists per game in his NBA career.

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