Hawks sign sixth-man Evans
Hawks sign sixth-man Evans
The Hawks completed their deal with Maurice Evans on Tuesday, locking up a replacement for sixth-man Josh Childress. The 6-foot-5 Evans started 47 times for the Orlando Magic last season and averaged a career-high 9.3 points. He was quickly targeted by Atlanta after Childress, a restricted free agent, stunned Atlanta last week by signing with Greek powerhouse Olympiakos.NBA/~4/349874615″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
NBA offseason roundup: Okafor gets $72M
What does $200 million buy these days? Try Emeka Okafor, Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins. Catch up on all the NBA’s latest deals here.NBA/~4/349909516″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
Donaghy scandal could ultimately benefit NBA
The Tim Donaghy saga won’t end at Tuesday’s prison sentence. But Randy Hill says the scandal could actually help the NBA.NBA/~4/349763769″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
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Warriors give Biedrins 6-year, $62M deal
The Golden State Warriors re-signed center Andris Biedrins to a six-year contract worth more than $62 million Monday, retaining another restricted free agent and possibly capping a tumultuous month for the club. Biedrins averaged career-highs with 10.5 points and 9.8 rebounds with the Warriors last season, his fourth with the club that drafted him with the 11th overall pick in 2004. He also led the NBA in field-goal percentage, making 62.6 percent of his shots.NBA/~4/348860060″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
West wants to play in wine and gold
Aaron Goodwin has been an agent for 22 years. He said he reminded Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry recently that he negotiated contracts with his father, Bob, back in the day.
Bobcats give Okafor team-record $72M deal
The Charlotte Bobcats are paying big money to keep top rebounder and shot blocker Emeka Okafor. The Bobcats have come to terms with the restricted free agent on a six-year, $72 million deal, ending a month of negotiations. General manager Rod Higgins confirmed the deal Tuesday, which marks the biggest contract the Bobcats have given a player since they entered the league in the 2004-05 season. ESPN.com first reported late Monday that the two sides were close to an agreement.NBA/~4/349413295″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
James fit for Olympics warm-ups
LeBron James has declared himself fit and ready as the star-studded US basketball team jetted into Macau to begin their Olympic preparations in earnest.
