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2009 NBA Free Agency Preview: The top restricted free agents
2009 NBA Free Agency Preview: The top restricted free agents
Yesterday, I ranked the top unrestricted free agents of 2009 , but now it’s time to look at this summer’s crop of restricted free agents (RFA). Teams can sign an RFA to an offer sheet, then his team has seven days to match that offer to retain him. If the player doesn’t ...
NBA Free Agency Preview: The Calm Before The Storm
NBA Free Agency Preview: The Calm Before The Storm
sportingnews.com — This is not going to be a normal summer in the NBA. All right, we hear that every year from NBA general managers and yet, every year, players wind up with contracts, usually generous ones. As one agent said, “We’re going to hear the ... (more) NBA Free Agency Preview: The Calm Before The Storm

Tuesday is Coming. Did You Bring Your Free Agency Rumors?
Tuesday is Coming. Did You Bring Your Free Agency Rumors?
cavstheblog.com — A few quick notes: -Something I forgot to mention in yesterday’s post: get ready for the era of Mickael Pietrus, NBA starter for a championship contender. On paper, he’s got plenty of size for the position, is in his prime, plays ... (more) Tuesday is Coming. Did You Bring Your Free Agency Rumors?
NBA Free Agency: Party Like It's '09
NBA Free Agency: Party Like It's '09
outsidetheboxscore.blogspot.com — With NBA free-agent signings set to commence Wednesday (12:01 am if any GMs are really enthusiastic), it seems the appropriate time for OtB to bring you the top 30 players who might be moving in the coming months. With 30 quality players possibly moving and 30 NBA teams, it only makes sense to ... (more) NBA Free Agency: Party Like It's '09
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