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Player Movement 2005
August 2 has arrived and NBA free agent and trade agreements can become official. The Memphis Grizzlies and the Sacramento Kings got the ball rolling Tuesday by announcing a trade that will send Grizzlies guard Bonzi Wells to the Kings in exchange for center Greg Ostertag and guard Bobby Jackson
The Washington Wizards announced the signing of guard Antonio Daniels. He joins the Wizards after spending the past two seasons with Seattle, where he averaged 9.6 points, 4.2 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game.
The Houston Rockets announced the acquisition of Memphis free agent forward Stromile Swift at a press conference Tuesday. Swift averaged 10.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season.
The Boston Celtics officially signed Nets free agent forward Brian Scalabrine. In 2004-05 he appeared in 54 contests, including 14 starts, averaging 6.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game.
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a reported three-year contract with European superstar guard Sarunas Jasikevicius. He is expected to travel to Indianapolis to sign within the next 10 days.
According to the Arizona Republic, Suns restricted free agent swingman Joe Johnson is Atlanta-bound. The Hawks will reportedly send Boris Diaw and two future first-rounders in a sign-and-trade deal to acquire the 24 year old. This comes after published reports indicated Johnson asked Phoenix not to match a five-year offer from Atlanta, prompting the Suns to explore trade possibilities with the Hawks.
The New Jersey Nets wanted Shareef Abdur-Rahim in their uniform and the former Olympian wanted the same. When there's a will, there's a way. According to the Newark Star Ledger, Abdur-Rahim has reportedly agreed to join Jason Kidd, Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson in New Jersey after reaching a five-year deal with the Nets.
The Nets also reportedly will sign Jeff McInnis as well to a two-year deal.
The Nets reported backup option had they not reached a deal with Abdur-Rahim was Memphis free agent forward Stromile Swift. The Houston Chronicle reported Swift will instead land in Houston.
Philadelphia will reportedly keep Kyle Korver, Willie Green and Samuel Dalembert in a 76ers uniform with six-year agreements, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. The Nets reportedly will re-sign Clifford Robinson to a two-year contract.
The Cavaliers reportedly made yet another move on the free agent market, agreeing to terms with Toronto Raptors free agent forward Donyell Marshall. The Akron Beacon Journal writes Marshall is expected to sign a four-year deal with Cleveland.
Cleveland will also reportedly retain the services of All-Star center Zydrunas Ilgauskas for the next five seasons, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The 7-3 Lithuanian has spent hire entire seven-year career in Cleveland since entering the league in 1997.
After Ohio native Michael Redd reportedly agreed to a six-year deal to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cavaliers turned their attention toward Washington Wizards unrestricted free agent Larry Hughes. Hughes' agent, Jeff Wechsler, told ESPN.com's Chad Ford that the shooting guard has come to terms on a five-year deal with the Cavaliers.
Cleveland was also believed to be interested in Miami free agent power forward Udonis Haslem. Now it appears Haslem will be returning to the Heat, according to the Miami Herald.
Sacramento Kings free agent Cuttino Mobley will reportedly sign for five seasons with the L.A. Clippers, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The biggest name on the free agent market, SuperSonics guard Ray Allen, reportedly agreed to a five-year deal that would keep the sharpshooter in Seattle, according to ESPN.com.
As for Redd, it appears he will be getting a capable backcourt mate for the next five seasons in Bobby Simmons. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that the 6-6 guard and 2004-05 Most Improved Player has agreed to a five-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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