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Found June 30, 2012 on Fox Sports:
PLAYERS: Kevin Garnett,  Steve Nash,  Blake Griffin,  Chris Paul
TEAMS: Boston Celtics,  Phoenix Suns,  Los Angeles Clippers
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The NBA free agency period is under way, with Deron Williams, Kevin Garnett and Steve Nash among the most prominent names. Get all the latest news and rumors right here. Sunday, July 1 Report: Garnett to remain with Celtics The Big Ticket has bought a return fare to Boston. Kevin Garnett has told the Celtics he will return for at least two more seasons, the Boston Herald reports. The veteran power forward, who has played in the NBA for 17 seasons, including five with Boston, could be back for a third year, depending on the deal. Full story... Report: Griffin agrees to five-year extension with Clippers As expected, the Clippers offered extensions to All-Stars Blake Griffin and Chris Paul on Saturday night when the free-agency period opened. And as expected, Griffin agreed to his five-year extension worth up to $95 million and Paul didn't accept his three-year extension for $60 million, according to sources who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Full story...
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