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» Wednesday, February 8 2012

After finding out there is no escape from the contracts they signed in China, Wilson Chandler and Aaron Brooks could soon find out there’s also no escape from restricted free agency when they return to the NBA. Many of the players who signed overseas during the lockout were still under contract to their NBA team, but were able to receive necessary FIBA letters of clearance as long as their overseas contracts allowed their return to the NBA once the lockout ended. As a result, players such as the Nets’ Deron Williams played part of the Euroleague season, and then were given their release to return to the U.S. in time for the start of the NBA season. HoopsWorld

Free Agency, Wilson Chandler, China, Aaron Brooks 

The Clippers on Tuesday waived forward Solomon Jones, trimming their roster down to 14 players. That gives the Clippers room to sign a free agent — perhaps someone like former Denver guard J.R. Smith once he becomes eligible to play in the NBA after the season is over for his Zhejiang Golden Bulls team in the Chinese Basketball Assn. "We're trying to continually improve the team," Del Negro said. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Solomon Jones 

The Knicks are still hoping to sign free agent shooting guard J.R. Smith with their "room exception" but the Minnesota Timberwolves could provide serious competition, as they also have the room exception (a pro-rated $2.5 million salary slot) and could offer Smith more minutes and scoring opportunities. Smith, a New Jersey native, has indicated on Twitter that he has strong interest in playing for the Knicks. MSG.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, JR Smith 
 

» Monday, February 6 2012

Allen Iverson and Puerto Rico’s professional basketball league are engaged in exploratory talks about a possible deal for the 11-time NBA All-Star, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Iverson’s business manger Gary Moore has talked with Puerto Rico officials, and the league’s teams are discussing a bidding process to woo Iverson. Yahoo! Sports

Free Agency, Allen Iverson, Puerto Rico 

The Puerto Rican league, which starts its 30-game season in March, pays its stars about $20,000 a month, plus living expenses, sources said. The league’s commissioner is selling Iverson on the chance to work his way back to a possible return to the NBA. Yahoo! Sports

Free Agency, Allen Iverson, Puerto Rico 

NBA front-office executives say Iverson has had his representatives reach out to teams on his behalf this season, but there’s been no interest in signing him. Iverson has been out of the NBA since 2010, when he had brief stays with the Memphis Grizzlies and Philadelphia 76ers. He played part of an unproductive season in Turkey in 2010-11 before returning to the United States. Yahoo! Sports

Free Agency, Allen Iverson 

Carmelo Anthony thinks J.R. Smith, his former teammate in Denver, could handle New York well if he were to sign with the Knicks. "Yeah, I think so, he's one of those type of players," Anthony told a small group of reporters after the Knicks' win over the Nets on Saturday. "If it happens, it happens and I'll be happy." ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Carmelo Anthony, JR Smith 

Free-agent guard Gilbert Arenas has scheduled a workout in Los Angeles for later this week, according to league sources, but the Lakers haven't decided whether they will attend it. They have been in contact with the former Grant High of Van Nuys standout. Arenas, 30, played last season with the Orlando Magic. Los Angeles Daily News

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Gilbert Arenas 

According to sources close to this process Howard’s top destination remains New Jersey/Brooklyn with Dallas, LA and Orlando being viewed as equals if things don’t come together in New Jersey as planned. Sources close to the process say that both Howard and Deron Williams have been talking to their friends around the league about the Nets and assuming the Nets can make the moves both Howard and Williams want, both would agree to new deals with the Nets as free agents. HoopsWorld

Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Free Agency, Dwight Howard 

Sources close to the situation say Howard will shop his situation this summer and that while New Jersey is viewed as option #1, there are lots of parts that would have to line up for him to leave Orlando and the $30 million the Magic can offer and guarantee him other teams cannot. Sources say if the Nets cannot get the secondary assets both Howard and Williams covet, the Nets could lose out on both players. HoopsWorld

New Jersey Nets, Orlando Magic, Free Agency, Dwight Howard 

Mike D’Antoni acknowledged the Knicks’ need for another shooter and indicated the club would be “aggressive’’ in looking at free agent guard J.R. Smith. Smith, a former Nugget, will be eligible to play in the NBA once FIBA clears him following his Chinese Basketball Association playoff run. He’s on the Knicks’ radar and the feeling appears to be mutual — unless the club is getting used again. Smith tweeted on Friday: “New York City is where it’s at!’’ New York Post

New York Knicks, Free Agency, JR Smith 

The Clippers will continue to search for ways to improve their team by looking at the best available free agents, and J.R. Smith will be considered one of the best for NBA teams when he becomes available after his team in the Chinese Basketball Assn. finishes its season. The New York Knicks might have a big advantage in landing Smith because of the possibility he could be a starter for them and make more money, according to two people with knowledge of the situation who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The Clippers don't have the mini mid-level exception because they used it on Martin, but the Knicks still have that exception, which is worth $2.5 million. But the Clippers have two trade exceptions from the Eric Gordon and Al-Farouq Aminu trade to New Orleans for Chris Paul. One is for $3.8 million and the other is for $2.7 million, and the Clippers are willing to use those exceptions on any player. The Clippers also could use the veteran's minimum of $1.2 million to sign a free agent. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, JR Smith 

The Hawks plan to sign a center and it almost certainly will be a guy on a 10-day contract rather than a permanent addition. They’ve discussed Kyrylo Fesenko, Erick Dampier and Dan Gadzuric but, as far as I know, they haven’t inquired with those guys yet to gauge their interest in a short-term gig in Atlanta. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Dan Gadzuric, Kyrylo Fesenko, Erick Dampier 

BC Donetsk is closer to waive Darnell Jackson. Former NBA player didn't perform as expected and the Ukrainian team is on the market looking for a replacement. Donetsk showed interest in Darius Songaila. The Lithuanian is free agent after he left Galatasaray where he has started the season. Another name for the Ukrainian club is Vladan Vukosavljevic of Politekhnika-Halychyna. The player is averaging 18.4ppg and 11.3rpg in 16 games in Superleague. Sportando

Free Agency, Darius Songaila, Darnell Jackson, Ukraine 
 

» Sunday, February 5 2012
 
 
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