July 23rd - July 26.
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Tuesday, July 26WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Joe Johnson
Suns
Hawks
Suns
Mo' Joe?
Jul 26 - According to the Arizona Republic, several members of the Suns organization say they believe owner Robert Sarver will not match Atlanta's five-year, $70 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Joe Johnson. Re-signing Johnson was a top priority for the Suns this summer. They wanted to maintain the team's core and would do everything "within reason" to do so. However, the deal is more than they want to pay. Once Johnson signs an offer sheet, Phoenix will have a week to decide between matching the deal and letting him walk.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Larry Brown
Knicks
Brown near decision?
Jul 26 - According to the New York Daily News, the Knicks could have a deal in place with Larry Brown as early as Thursday.Brown met with interim coach Herb Williams yesterday. When asked if he were going to take the job, Brown said, laughing, "You better ask Isiah that."
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Damon Stoudamire
Trail Blazers
Cavaliers?
Heat?
Rockets?
Here he comes to save the day?
Jul 26 - The Cavs are still looking for a point guard now that Sarunas Jasikevicius is off the market. And Damon Stoudamire has Cleveland's interest, reports the Plain Dealer. However, Houston and Miami have had more serious negotiations with the unrestricted free agent. The Houston Chronicle also reported that Tracy McGrady is calling for Stoudamire's help, saying his former Toronto teammate would fit well with the Rockets. "He was Mighty Mouse then," McGrady said. "He's toward the end of his career where he just wants to win."
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Marko Jaric
Clippers
Cavaliers?
Timberwolves?
Clippers?
Nuggets?
Marko on the market
Jul 26 - The Cavs are set to meet with Marko Jaric today, reports the Akron Beacon Journal and the Plain Dealer. Jaric is a top priority for the team now that Sarunas Jasikevicius is off the market. Said agent Bill Duffy: "He's still very interested in the Cavs."Jaric also met with the Nuggets yesterday and, according to the Denver Post, said he liked what he heard about the Nuggets' goals and how he might fit in with them.
Meanwhile, the L.A. Times reported that the Clippers are open to a sign-and-trade involving their restricted free agent. "The Clippers made it clear that they're very interested in re-signing Marko," said Duffy, "but on the other hand they would not stand in his way if there was a great situation that was mutually beneficial to the Clippers and to Marko." The Timberwolves are also reported to be interested.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Andrew DeClercq
Magic
Magic act over
Jul 26 - Free-agent center Andrew DeClercq, who played five seasons in Orlando, has not been offered a contract by the Magic, the Orlando Sentinel reports. "He won't be returning to Orlando, but there are various other options we're sorting through," said Joel Bell, DeClercq's agent. "He'll be in the league."DeClercq, 32, missed most of last season with a knee injury.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Darko Milicic
Pistons
Hawks?
Detroit done with Darko?
Jul 26 - According to the New York Daily News, the Pistons offered Darko Milicic to the Atlanta Hawks for Al Harrington.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Steve Blake
Wizards
Cavaliers?
Timberwolves?
Heat?
Terp love
Jul 26 - A source close to Wizards guard Steve Blake said teams have contacted the restricted free agent. Teams with reported interest include Miami, Minnesota and Cleveland, the Washington Post reports.
Monday, July 25WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Zaza Pachulia
Bucks
Pachulia wants playing time
Jul 25 - With Andrew Bogut, Bobby Simmons, Joe Smith and Dan Gadzuric on board in Milwaukee, the Bucks' restricted free agent forward, Zaza Pachulia, is concerned about where he fits in with the team's plans, said agent Marc Fleisher in the Journal Times. "There's no question playing time is a big concern for Zaza," said Fleisher. General manager Larry Harris has said he wants to keep Pachulia, but he may have competition. According to Fleisher, the Bucks and an unknown team have extended offers to Pachulia.
Sunday, July 24WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Michael Finley
Mavericks
Suns
Nuggets?
Prodigal Sun?
Jul 24 - Assuming Michael Finley is cut by the Mavs, the Nuggets figure to be in the running to land the shooting guard, says the Denver Post, thanks to his relationship with general manager Kiki Vandeweghe.The Dallas Morning News also reported that Steve Nash would love to see his former teammate back in a Suns uniform. "I think it would be a great fit for us," Nash said. "It would make us such a deep team."
Finley's agent, Henry Thomas, said more than 10 teams have shown an interest in acquiring the shooting guard, were the Mavs to waive him to save over $50 million in luxury taxes over the next three seasons under the amnesty clause in the new collective bargaining agreement.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Samuel Dalembert
76ers
76ers
Staying a Sixer
Jul 24 - Samuel Dalembert agreed to a six-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, his agent Marc Cornstein, told ESPN.com.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Keyon Dooling
Heat
Magic?
Dooling the Magic's man
Jul 24 - Keyon Dooling is set to agree to a three-year deal worth about $10 million with the Orlando Magic, reports the Miami Herald. The Nets were also reportedly interested.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Mark Madsen
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
Mad about Madsen
Jul 24 - Mark Madsen agreed to terms with the Timberwolves on a five-year contract, the Star Tribune reports. The Jazz and Wizards were also reportedly interested.
Saturday, July 23WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Steven Hunter
Suns
76ers?
Man Hunt
Jul 23 - According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers are interested in Steven Hunter, who has a number of suitors, agent Mark Bartelstein said."We have had a couple of good conversations with the 76ers," Bartelstein said. "The 76ers have done a lot of nice things. I'm sure Billy (King) and I will continue to talk."
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Juan Dixon
Wizards
Pacers?
Kings?
SuperSonics?
Trail Blazers?
Heat?
Teams interested in Dixon
Jul 23 - The Indiana Pacers are the latest team to express interest in free agent guard Juan Dixon, reports the Indianopolis Star. "We've had a conversation with (Pacers CEO) Donnie Walsh about Juan," agent Calvin Andrews said. "The next phase is seeing about bringing Juan in for a visit with them."Dixon has reportedly met with Portland and Seattle. Miami, Cleveland and Sacramento also have shown interest in the unrestricted free agent.
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Tuesday, July 26WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
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Joe Johnson
Suns
Hawks
Suns
Mo' Joe?
Jul 26 - According to the Arizona Republic, several members of the Suns organization say they believe owner Robert Sarver will not match Atlanta's five-year, $70 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Joe Johnson. Re-signing Johnson was a top priority for the Suns this summer. They wanted to maintain the team's core and would do everything "within reason" to do so. However, the deal is more than they want to pay. Once Johnson signs an offer sheet, Phoenix will have a week to decide between matching the deal and letting him walk.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Larry Brown
Knicks
Brown near decision?
Jul 26 - According to the New York Daily News, the Knicks could have a deal in place with Larry Brown as early as Thursday.Brown met with interim coach Herb Williams yesterday. When asked if he were going to take the job, Brown said, laughing, "You better ask Isiah that."
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Damon Stoudamire
Trail Blazers
Cavaliers?
Heat?
Rockets?
Here he comes to save the day?
Jul 26 - The Cavs are still looking for a point guard now that Sarunas Jasikevicius is off the market. And Damon Stoudamire has Cleveland's interest, reports the Plain Dealer. However, Houston and Miami have had more serious negotiations with the unrestricted free agent. The Houston Chronicle also reported that Tracy McGrady is calling for Stoudamire's help, saying his former Toronto teammate would fit well with the Rockets. "He was Mighty Mouse then," McGrady said. "He's toward the end of his career where he just wants to win."
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Marko Jaric
Clippers
Cavaliers?
Timberwolves?
Clippers?
Nuggets?
Marko on the market
Jul 26 - The Cavs are set to meet with Marko Jaric today, reports the Akron Beacon Journal and the Plain Dealer. Jaric is a top priority for the team now that Sarunas Jasikevicius is off the market. Said agent Bill Duffy: "He's still very interested in the Cavs."Jaric also met with the Nuggets yesterday and, according to the Denver Post, said he liked what he heard about the Nuggets' goals and how he might fit in with them.
Meanwhile, the L.A. Times reported that the Clippers are open to a sign-and-trade involving their restricted free agent. "The Clippers made it clear that they're very interested in re-signing Marko," said Duffy, "but on the other hand they would not stand in his way if there was a great situation that was mutually beneficial to the Clippers and to Marko." The Timberwolves are also reported to be interested.
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Andrew DeClercq
Magic
Magic act over
Jul 26 - Free-agent center Andrew DeClercq, who played five seasons in Orlando, has not been offered a contract by the Magic, the Orlando Sentinel reports. "He won't be returning to Orlando, but there are various other options we're sorting through," said Joel Bell, DeClercq's agent. "He'll be in the league."DeClercq, 32, missed most of last season with a knee injury.
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Darko Milicic
Pistons
Hawks?
Detroit done with Darko?
Jul 26 - According to the New York Daily News, the Pistons offered Darko Milicic to the Atlanta Hawks for Al Harrington.
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Steve Blake
Wizards
Cavaliers?
Timberwolves?
Heat?
Terp love
Jul 26 - A source close to Wizards guard Steve Blake said teams have contacted the restricted free agent. Teams with reported interest include Miami, Minnesota and Cleveland, the Washington Post reports.
Monday, July 25WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
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Zaza Pachulia
Bucks
Pachulia wants playing time
Jul 25 - With Andrew Bogut, Bobby Simmons, Joe Smith and Dan Gadzuric on board in Milwaukee, the Bucks' restricted free agent forward, Zaza Pachulia, is concerned about where he fits in with the team's plans, said agent Marc Fleisher in the Journal Times. "There's no question playing time is a big concern for Zaza," said Fleisher. General manager Larry Harris has said he wants to keep Pachulia, but he may have competition. According to Fleisher, the Bucks and an unknown team have extended offers to Pachulia.
Sunday, July 24WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
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Michael Finley
Mavericks
Suns
Nuggets?
Prodigal Sun?
Jul 24 - Assuming Michael Finley is cut by the Mavs, the Nuggets figure to be in the running to land the shooting guard, says the Denver Post, thanks to his relationship with general manager Kiki Vandeweghe.The Dallas Morning News also reported that Steve Nash would love to see his former teammate back in a Suns uniform. "I think it would be a great fit for us," Nash said. "It would make us such a deep team."
Finley's agent, Henry Thomas, said more than 10 teams have shown an interest in acquiring the shooting guard, were the Mavs to waive him to save over $50 million in luxury taxes over the next three seasons under the amnesty clause in the new collective bargaining agreement.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Samuel Dalembert
76ers
76ers
Staying a Sixer
Jul 24 - Samuel Dalembert agreed to a six-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, his agent Marc Cornstein, told ESPN.com.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Keyon Dooling
Heat
Magic?
Dooling the Magic's man
Jul 24 - Keyon Dooling is set to agree to a three-year deal worth about $10 million with the Orlando Magic, reports the Miami Herald. The Nets were also reportedly interested.
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Mark Madsen
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
Mad about Madsen
Jul 24 - Mark Madsen agreed to terms with the Timberwolves on a five-year contract, the Star Tribune reports. The Jazz and Wizards were also reportedly interested.
Saturday, July 23WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
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Steven Hunter
Suns
76ers?
Man Hunt
Jul 23 - According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers are interested in Steven Hunter, who has a number of suitors, agent Mark Bartelstein said."We have had a couple of good conversations with the 76ers," Bartelstein said. "The 76ers have done a lot of nice things. I'm sure Billy (King) and I will continue to talk."
WHOINTERESTEDTHE SKINNY
Juan Dixon
Wizards
Pacers?
Kings?
SuperSonics?
Trail Blazers?
Heat?
Teams interested in Dixon
Jul 23 - The Indiana Pacers are the latest team to express interest in free agent guard Juan Dixon, reports the Indianopolis Star. "We've had a conversation with (Pacers CEO) Donnie Walsh about Juan," agent Calvin Andrews said. "The next phase is seeing about bringing Juan in for a visit with them."Dixon has reportedly met with Portland and Seattle. Miami, Cleveland and Sacramento also have shown interest in the unrestricted free agent.
