orlandosentinel.com - 7/15/2008
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, alternately angered and philosophical in the last few days, said Tuesday that he knew from the beginning that contract talks between he and the Orlando Magic were not going to lead to a return to Orlando. The club signed veteran Anthony Johnson on Tuesday to fill the back-up point-guard role behind starter Jameer Nelson . Johnson accepted a two-year deal woth $3.8 million --- the same offer ...
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Magic Find a PG Not Insulted By $1.9 Million
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Filed under: MagicOrlando offered incumbent back-up Keyon Dooling a two-year, $3.8 million contract recently -- an offer Dooling called "ridiculous" and "insulting." Old Veteran Anthony Johnson has a different perspective, and scooped up the same contract today, reports Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel. In today's market, Dooling's definitely worth more. Plenty of teams have good chunks of their mid-level left, and Dooling should be able to snag at least $3 million for next year. Bully for him. ...
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By Maurice Brooks Minnesota's Kevin Love learned a lot in his first summer league game, including that he needs to get in better shape. Summer league or not, this slam by Gerald Green is one of the top dunks I've ever seen. $3.8 million was not enough dough to get Keyon Dooling to sign on the dotted line. Danny Ainge is happy that the Celtics were able to reward their loyal fans with a championship. When the Knicks drafted Danilo Gallinari, they knew they were getting the player we ...
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Magic Sign Veteran Guard Johnson To Back Up Nelson
slamdunkcentral.com 7/15/2008 — The AP reported Tuesday that the Orlando Magic have signed veteran guard Anthony Johnson to backup starting point guard Jameer Nelson for next season. Johnson who has played 11 seasons in the Association, played for Atlanta and Sacramento during the 2007-2008 campaign. The veteran will be serving his second stint with the Magic, he briefly played for them ...
Magic Sign Anthony Johnson —
NBA.com: News 7/15/2008
The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Anthony Johnson, General Manager Otis Smith announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.
Magic sign PG Johnson to back up Nelson —
FOXSports.com News for NBA 7/15/2008
The Orlando Magic signed veteran free-agent point guard Anthony Johnson on Tuesday.
Johnson will back up starter Jameer Nelson as he enters his 12th NBA season. He played in 69 games last season for the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings.
Johnson ...
