by The Boss on July 2, 2009
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The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
7/1/09 Part 2
The first big move of the free agent season has happened. Yahoo! Sports reports former Bulls guard Ben Gordon has agreed to terms with the Detroit Pistons, in a move that will pay Gordon $55 Million over the next five seasons. Gordon was a key component of Chicago’s playoff run this year, and proved to be one of the true clutch players in the league. The Pistons also made a splash earlier in the day, when they came to terms with forward Charlie Villaneuva, for 5 years and $35 Million dollars. The free agent signings of Gordon and Charlie V could spell the end of the Richard Hamilton and Teyshaun Prince era in Motown. [click to continue…]
by The Boss on July 1, 2009
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The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill
7/1/09
The Houston Rockets seem intent on their plans on fielding all possible offers for veteran wingman Tracy Mcgrady, and some close to the situation feel a trade is likely now that the free agent signing period has begun. New York Newsday reports that the Knicks are offering up Eddy Curry and Cuttino Mobley’s contract for T-Mac. The move would be clearly a cost-cuting one for Houston, who would be able to shed millions off their salary cap.
The free agent signing period has many teams looking to make moves very quickly. The Boston Herald reports that teams interested in Glen Davis other than the Celtics include the Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies. Boston is still expected to be the favorite to re-sign Big Baby, however things can change quick. [click to continue…]