Free Agency Update
by David Murphy, Saturday, July 17, 2010

Now that the craziness of the Warriors' sale has died down, here are some news and notes regarding player movement around the league.

Some of these may be repeats from past updates.

Bulls news

-Chicago has landed Ronnie Brewer with a 3-year, $12.5 million contract.

-However, the offer sheet signed by JJ Redick has been matched by Orlando (3 years, $19 million).

Miami flush with big men

-Joel Anthony will be returning to the Heat on a 5-year, $18 million deal; draft-pick Dexter Pittman has also been signed; Udonis Haslem is staying with Miami on a 5-year contract

-Zydrunas Ilgauskas is officially South Beach-bound; terms of the deal are not known.

-Miami is now rumored to be targeting Jamaal Magloire. Magloire averaged 2.1 points and 3.4 rebounds last season with the Heat.

Other notable trades and signings

-In a five-player trade with Charlotte, the Mavericks sent away Eric Dampier in return for Tyson Chandler.

-The Hawks and Suns have orchestrated a sign-and-trade that will land Josh Childress in Phoenix.

-Raymond Felton is the newest member of the Knicks, courtesy of a 3-year, $25 million contract.

-The Jazz have officially taken Al Jefferson off Minnesota's hands; the Timberwolves receive two future first round picks and a sizeable trade exception. Minny has also acquired Luke Ridnour out of free agency.

-Raja Bell has signed with the Jazz for 3 years, $10 million.

-The Celtics and Nate Robinson have agreed to a 2-year, $8 million deal.

-Brad Miller will join the Rockets for 3 years, $15 million. In other Houston news, the organization is expected to match Cleveland's offer sheet signed by Kyle Lowry.

-The Cavaliers are rumored to be wooing Matt Barnes; Miami is also a possibility for the journeyman forward.

-We said last week that Al Harrington and Denver were in contract negotiations; its official now, as Harrington has inked a deal for 5 years, worth the full mid-level exception.

Best available, by position

Point guard: CJ Watson, Derek Fisher, Jordan Farmar, Shannon Brown, Earl Watson

Shooting guard: Tracy McGrady, Roger Mason, Larry Hughes, Rasual Butler, Eddie House

Small forward: Richard Jefferson, Matt Barnes, Josh Howard, Bobby Simmons

Power forward: Luis Scola, Craig Smith, Anthony Tolliver

Center: Shaquille O'Neal, Ian Mahinmi, Hilton Armstrong, Josh Boone