PLAYERS:
Rasual Butler,
Richard Hamilton,
Dwight Howard,
David West
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, New Orleans Hornets
TEAMS: Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, New Orleans Hornets
For a list of yesterday’s happenings, click here.
Signings
Rasual Butler, CHI, UFA: The Toronto Raptors have made another low-key move by bringing in Rasual Butler. Rasual is a personal favorite of mine for hitting a game-winning three-pointer in the most epic game of NBA Live 2007 ever played. You reading this, Nick?
Rumors
Rip Hamilton, DET, UFA: Hamilton has been bought out by the Pistons and is now a primary target of the Chicago Bulls. I think the Bulls should first try to land someone who is more proficient in creating his own shot.
Dwight Howard, ORL: The news on Howard is that there is no news. He won’t commit to leaving or staying in Orlando, and may simply not know what he wants to do yet. Last night his agent was given permission to talk to three teams about a possible trade.
Nene, DEN, UFA: The Nets have offered Nene a four-year deal in the neighborhood of $65 million. As if $16 million a year wasn’t enough, the Nets have reportedly raised their ...
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It appears the Toronto Raptors will not be acquiring Phoenix Suns guard Mickael Pietrus, after all.The Raptors are reportedly expected to sign veteran shooting guard Rasual Butler. The 32-year-old spent last season with the Chicago Bulls, averaging 4.7 points and 1.6 rebounds in 47 games.Butler is expected to serve as the backup to young starter DeMar DeRozan at the 2-gard position...
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Rasual Butler was waived by the Clippers in February and subsequently signed with the Bulls.
Raptors Sign Free Agent Forward Rasual Butler
December 10, 2011
The Toronto Raptors announced Saturday they have signed veteran free-agent forward Rasual Butler. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed.
Butler is a veteran of nine NBA campaigns where he has averaged 8.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 23.9 minutes in 604 regular season outings. He has shot at a .361 per cent clip from three-point range (758-2097). Butler...
Raptors sign Rasual Butler
The Toronto Raptors signed free-agent forward Rasual Butler on Saturday.
AP source: Pistons parting ways with Hamilton
The Detroit Pistons have decided to part ways with Richard Hamilton.
A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday that terms of a buyout were still being negotiated. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement.
The 33-year-old Hamilton spent the last nine seasons with the Pistons, leading them to the 2004...
Pistons to Waive Rip Hamilton
The Detroit Free Press is reporting that the Detroit Pistons plan to waive longtime guard, Rip Hamilton and his $20 million remaining contract, effectively buying him out and making him available to sign with other teams.
Magic Waive Gilbert Arenas with Amnesty Clause; Pistons Cut Rip Hamilton
The new Amnesty Clause in the NBA labor agreement update claimed it’s first ever victim today. Gilbert Arenas of the Orlando Magic. Yes, “Hibachi,” “Agent 0,” or as I call him “shooty mcshootington” or “gunsy mcgunsington” walks away from the Magic with a cool $60+ million; without having to do a thing.
The Magic get to take his...
Report: Pistons Waive Rip Hamilton
According to the Detroit Free Press, Rip Hamilton will be bought out by the Pistons: “Source: Rip Hamilton has been waived by the Pistons. Will be bought out. Not an amnesty transaction.”
Bulls Zeroing In On Richard Hamilton
The Bulls are targeting Richard Hamilton, who was bought out by the Pistons.
Hamilton buyout near finalized
The Chicago Bulls remain poised to sign veteran shooting guard Richard Hamilton once his buyout from the Detroit Pistons becomes official.
Deal near for Hamilton
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Source: Bulls to pursue Hamilton; Rose a fan
The Chicago Bulls plan to pursue Rip Hamilton when he is bought out by the Detroit Pistons, according to a source familiar with the situation, and Derrick Rose said Hamilton would be a good fit.
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