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More than your Average Wafer

August 13, 2009
More than your Average Wafer

As I mentioned in my article The Rich Get Richer on Monday, former Houston Rockets & Florida State Seminoles guard, Von Wafer, signed with the Olympiacos Piraeus. The 6-foot-5 high-flyer inked a deal worth $10,000,000 for two years, but has an option to terminate the contract after one year. He made $800,000 last year...

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Boom Boom Powe!

August 13, 2009
Boom Boom Powe!

The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Leon Powe today to a contract for 2 years worth $1.77M. That is the NBA league minimum for players with three years of service (he will make $855,189 & $915,852 in Year 1 & 2). As long as the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee heals properly (he tore...

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Bienvenido a Washington D.C.!

August 13, 2009
Bienvenido a Washington D.C.!

The Washington Wizards have signed former San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto. The contract is reportedly worth $1.99M for one year, according to Michael Lee at the Washington Post. This is a great move for the Wizards, who need a proven winner and it is never a bad thing to add another big man....

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The Rich Get Richer

August 13, 2009
The Rich Get Richer

Former Denver Nuggets forward, Linas Kleiza, signed a 2-year deal with Olympiacos Pireus today. His new contract is worth $12.2M and he can opt out of the deal after one year. The Lithuanian-born star, who played at the University of Missouri, will complete a trio of NBA stars on this Greek power squad. Earlier...

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Blazin’ the Oregon Trail

August 13, 2009

Who said the economy is bad? The Nike-sponsored shooting guard, Brandon Roy, that currently rents in Nike’s backyard is now looking to buy a house and fully unpack. Why? Well, as Craig Bimbach of KATU Sports informed us, Roy just inked a 5-year $80,000,000 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. I think it is...

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Today Was a Good Daye!

August 13, 2009
Today Was a Good Daye!

After a productive Summer League stint in Las Vegas, the Detroit Pistons sign their first-round pick, Austin Daye to a two-year guaranteed contract with a team option for the following two years. Monetary terms were not disclosed, but the 15th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft will likely receive a combined $2.9M for his...

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More Movement in the Hornet’s Nest

August 13, 2009
More Movement in the Hornet’s Nest

Off to his fifth team in five years, Ikechukwu Somtochukwu Diogu (or just Ike Diogu) has a new home and is back in the south with the New Orleans Hornets. Hopefully, he can bring his groupies above on the road with him for everybody’s sake. The 6-foot-9 forward will be used primarily as a...

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More Defensive Depth for the Pacers

August 13, 2009

Solomon Jones inked a multi-year deal with the Indiana Pacers this past Thursday, July 30. He is the second big man to be added to the roster, joining All-Everything former North Carolina Tarheel Tyler Hansbrough, and is the third offseason defensive acquisition for the Pacers. They signed both Dahntay Jones and Earl Watson earlier...

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