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2009 NBA Free Agency Preview: The top unrestricted free agents
2009 NBA Free Agency Preview: The top unrestricted free agents
Once the draft is over, the next step of the NBA offseason is the free agency period. Negotiations start July 1, but players have to wait until July 8 to actually sign on the dotted line. Due to the economy, this promises to be an interesting summer, as more franchises seem to be trying to ...
Marc Stein: The latest chatter on free agency
Marc Stein: The latest chatter on free agency
sports.espn.go.com — The following are the first helpings of front-office chatter to dribble into Stein Line HQ, culled from various team executives, coaches, players and agents throughout the league, to coincide with the buzzer sounding on NBA Free Agency Season 2009 at ... (more) Marc Stein: The latest chatter on free agency
Ben Gordon Watch
Ben Gordon Watch
pippenainteasy.com — Will he stay or will he go? The race is on for the services of Ben Gordon. Here’s a roundup of the latest news and views on the sharpshooter. (more) Ben Gordon Watch
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

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