andy Livingston (Orl), Roy Rogers (Sac), Corey Hightower (LAL), and Rodrick Rhodes (Por). All were released by their respective teams. It is not known if their contracts were fully, partially or non guaranteed. Any guaranteed salary will be paid by the team and count against their cap.

Steve Goodrich (Chi), Dan McClintock (Den), Stais Boseman (Hou), Malik Allen (Sac), Antonio Lang (Sac), Raja Bell (SAS), Jimmy King (Ind), Kevin Freeman (NJN), and Nikita Morgunov (Por). All were released by their respective teams. Because they were signed to non guaranteed contracts, they are no longer owed any money. The salary earned while under contract will count against the team's cap this season.

Matt Harpring and Robert Traylor (Cle). The team has announced they will exercise the fourth year options for both Rookie Scale Players. Their 2001-2002 salaries will then be guaranteed. Teams have until October 31, 2000 to exercise the options for the players selected in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft. Any players whose options are not exercised will become free agents at the end of the 2000-2001 season.

Vernon Maxwell was signed to a non guaranteed veterans minimum contract with Philadelphia. He has over 10 years of service and will earn $1,000,000. The team is responsible for $548,500 of that while the NBA will pay the balance. Maxwell still has a guaranteed 2 years and $3,289,000 that the Knicks are responsible for since waiving him earlier this summer. Because his contract with the Sixers is non guaranteed, there is no way of determining how much relief the Knicks will receive. The longer Maxwell stays on the Sixers roster, the more money he receives, the more money he receives, the less money the Knicks have to pay.

Lorenzo Williams was released by the Wizards. He still has a guaranteed 3 years and $5,880,000 left in his contract. The Wizards will be responsible for that amount in the following payments: $1,750,000 for 2000-2001, $1,960,000 for 2001-2002, and $2,170,000 for 2002-2003. It is not known if Williams was bought out of his contract or not. If there was a buyout, the guaranteed total and payment schedule will likely change. If Williams signs with another NBA team during his payment schedule, the guaranteed amount of the new contract will be deducted from the total owed by the Wizaeds

Emmannel Davis (Sea). He was re-signed by the Sonics to a veterans minimum contract. He has 5 years experience and will earn $611,000.

John Celestand (Dal), Paul Grant (Van), Jeff Nordgaard (Van), Arijan Komazec (Van), Antonio Smith (Det), David Vanterpool (Detr), Sharone Wright (Min), Rick Hughes (Atl), Stephen Howard (Atl) and Dan Cross (Atl). All were released by their teams. Because they were signed to non guaranteed contracts, the teams no longer owe them any money. The money they earned while under contract will count against the team's cap

John "Hot Rod" Williams (Bos), Dale Ellis (Mia), Elliot Perry (NJN), Vladimir Stepania (Tor), and Jermaine Jackson (Phi). All were released by their respective teams. They each have Guaranteed salaries for 2000-2001. Their teams are responsible for the salaries until the player signs with another NBA team. If you check the "Team Salaries" pages for the respective teams, you'll see the player's status has been changed to "Waived" while the guaranteed salary remains listed.

Dalibor Bagaric was signed by the Bulls to a 3 year/ $2.56 million Rookie Scale Contract. As the 24th pick in the 2000 draft, he is entitled to a maximum salary of $795,000 for the 2000-2001 season, $854,640 for 2001-2002 and $914,280 for 2002-2003. There is a fourth year at the team's option for $1,599,076 and the team's qualifying offer for the 2004-2005 season is $2,337,849. It is unknown at this time whether The Bulls bought out his European contract or not. If they have, that amount will also count against their cap for this season.

Lazero Borrell was waived. He has a guaranteed salary of $423,500 this season. The Knicks are responsible for that salary until he is signed by another NBA team.

Dickie Simpkins was waived. He has a guaranteed salary of $1,200,000 this season. The Sonics are responsible for that salary until he is signed by another NBA team.

Etdrick Bohannon was waived. He has a guaranteed salary of $523,500 for this season. The Clippers will be responsible for that salary until he is signed by another NBA team.

Derek Hood (Phi), Eddie Elisma (Sea), Tyson Wheeler (Sea), Roberto Bergerson (Mil), Jameel Watkins (Mil), Jeff Sheppard (Tor), Nick Sheppard (Tor), C.J. Bruton (Por), Jamel Thomas (Por), Todd Lindemann (Por), Corey Beck (Min), Michael Hawkins (Cle), Robert Werdann (Cle), and Harvey Grant (Was). They were all waived by their teams. Because they were signed to non-guaranteed contracts, they are no longer owed any money. The money earned while they were signed will count against their teams caps.

Joe Smith's contract was voided by NBA Commissioner David Stern as part of the punishment levied against Smith and the Minnesota Timberwolves for breaking the rules of the salary cap. With his contract voided, Smith has become an unrestricted free agent who can now sign with any team (including the T'Wolves)

Stephen Howard was signed to a veterans minimum contract by Atlanta. He has 4 years of service and will earn $548,500.

Rodney Elliot (Bos), Jason Miskiri (Bos), Anthony Goldwire (Den), Andre Woolridge (Den), Eddie Gill (Orl), Tim Kempton (Phx), Justin Love (Phx), Dejuan Wheat (Phx), and Ira Bowman (Uta) were all released today. All were released by their teams. Because they were signed to non guaranteed contracts, the teams no longer owe the players any money. The money earned while they were on the rosters will count against their team's cap

New Jersey released Chris Robinson. Because he was signed to non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Toronto claimed Vladimir Stepania off waivers from The Knicks. His contract terms are now transferred to The Raptors and the Knicks are free of his salary.

Michael Olowokandi and Brian Skinner (LAC). The team has announced they will exercise the fourth year options for both Rookie Scale Players. Their 2001-2002 salaries will then be guaranteed.

Toby Bailey (Chi) and Chris Carrawell (SAS). Both were released by their team. Bailey was signed to a non guaranteed contract and is no longer owed any money. The money he earned while on the roster will count against the Bulls cap. Carrawell signed a two year rookie minimum contract with the first year guaranteed and the second year at the team's option. The Spurs owe him $316,969 for this season. If he signs with another NBA club this season, any guaranteed money from his new contract will be deducted from what San Antonio owes him.

Dan Cross signed a rookie minimum contract with Atlanta and will earn $316,969.

Rick Hughes signed a veterans minimum contract with Atlanta. He has one year of service and will earn $423,500.

Johnny Hemsley (Cle) and Curtis Haywood (Tor). Both were released by their teams. Because they were signed to non guaranteed contracts, the teams no longer owe the players any money. The money earned while they were on the rosters will count against their team's cap.

Danny Manning (Uta/Mil). The terms of Manning's buyout by the Bucks were reported by Peter Vecsey. The $6.8M owed to Manning by the Bucks (his remaining salary after the guaranteed contract he signed with Utah has been subtracted) is to be spread out in 8 yearly payments of $850,000. If Manning exercises his player option for next year with Utah, he will be guaranteed an additional $1.32M for 2001-2002. That amount will then be subtracted from the total owed him by Milwaukee (which will be $5.95mil next year) and will be divided by the number of years Milwaukee has left to pay (which will be 7 next year) to determine the new cap hit against Milwaukee (which would work out to be about $661K per year).

Rick Brunson (Mia), Ron Hale (Mia), Jerome James (Sac), J.R. Henderson (Sac), Donald Williams (Det), Rosell Ellis (Det), Rex Walters (Ind) and Mitchell Butler (Ind). All were released by their teams. Because they were signed to non guaranteed contracts, the teams no longer owe the players any money. The money earned while they were on the rosters will count against their team's cap.

Milwaukee released Harold Ellis. Because he was signed to a non guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money. The money earned while he was on the roster will count against the team's cap

Dallas released Ace Custis, Mike Jones and Jamal Kendrick. Since they were signed to non guaranteed contracts, the team no longer owes them any money. The money earned while they were on the roster will count against the team's cap

Chicago waived Johnny Taylor. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, the team no longer owes him any money, but the salary earned while under contract will count against the team's cap.

Toronto picked up Nick Sheppard off waivers from the Jazz. His contract terms are now transferred to the Raptors.

Toronto signed Tyrone Corbin to a veterans minimum contract. He has over 10 years of service and will earn $1,000,000. The team is responsible for $548,000 while the NBA will pay the balance.

Chicago signed Jake Voskuhl. As a 2nd round pick he was most likely signed to a two year contract with the team holding an option for the 2nd year. He'll earn $316,969 this season.

Washington released Dontae Jones. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Orlando released Troy Rolle. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Al Harrington of the Indiana Pacers . The team has announced they will exercise his fourth year option for Rookie Scale Players. His 2001-2002 salary will then be guaranteed. Teams have until October 31, 2000 to exercise the options for the players selected in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft. Any players whose options are not exercised will become free agents at the end of the 2000-2001 season.

Orlando released Ed O'Bannon. Because he was signed to non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

The Knicks released Vladimir Stepania. He was received in the Rice/Ewing trade. He has a guaranteed salary of $749,160 for the 2000-2001 season. The Knicks are responsible for that amount. If he signs with another NBA team this season, his new guaranteed salary will be deducted from what the Knicks owe him.

Detroit released Ansu Sesay. He was signed to a 3 year contract by the Mavericks and traded to the Pistons. Only the first year of the contract is guaranteed. If he is picked up off waivers by another team, his contract will transfer to the new team. If he clears waivers, the Pistons will be responsible for the $508,200 he is guaranteed this season

Toronto released Taymon Domzalski. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Utah released Ben Davis, Nick Sheppard, and Bryant Smith. Because they were signed to non-guaranteed contracts, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Philadelphia released Mark Karcher. Because he was signed to non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Orlando claimed Randy Livingston Off waivers from Seattle. His contract terms are now transferred to the Magic and the Sonics are free of his salary.

Rasho Nesterovic (Min), Micheal Doleac (Orl) and Pat Garrity (Orl). Their respective teams have announced they will exercise their fourth year options for Rookie Scale Players. Their 2001-2002 salaries will then be guaranteed.

The Lakers released Andy Panko and Shawn Respert. Because they were signed to non-guaranteed contracts, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Sam Jacobson (Min). He was signed to a veterans minimum contract. He has 2 years of service and will earn $498,500. It is not known if the contract is guaranteed or not. If his salary is guaranteed, the total paid by the 'Wolves will be deducted from the total owed by the Lakers.

Dallas has announced it will exercise Dirk Nowitski's fourth year option. His 2001-2002 salary will then be is guaranteed.

Washington released Brandon Titus and Milt Palacio. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Boston sent Robert Pack and Calbert Cheaney to Denver for Bryant Stith and Chris Herren. The trade was agreed to several weeks ago but due to CBA restrictions, it wasn't able to be consummated until today. The CBA states that any player acquired in a trade cannot be packaged with another team member and traded for 60 days. Today was the day that Robert Pack's 60-day limit expired.

Detroit traded Loy Vaught to Dallas in return for Dana Barros and Ansu Sesay. There were many factors effecting whether this trade would go through or not. Barros had been traded earlier this offseason and could not be moved in a package deal until after 10/16. Sesay was a free agent whose rights had been held by the Mavericks for the last two years. In order to be traded, he had to be re-signed to at least a 3 year contract (only the first year needs to be guaranteed) for 20% greater than the minimum. Vaught had a trade kicker in his contract that would increase his salary by 15% if traded. In order for this particular trade to go through, he had to agree to waive his trade kicker.

Larry Hughes (GSW), Antawn Jamison (GSW), and Vince Carter (TOR). Their respective teams have announced they will exercise their fourth year options for Rookie Scale Players. Their 2001-2002 salaries will then be guaranteed.

Golden State released Yinka Dare, Rick Hughes and Jerod Ward. Because they were signed to non-guaranteed contracts, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Shaqille O'Neal signed a 3 year $88.4 million contract extension. His current contract lasts through the 2002-2003 season. The extension will start with the 2003-2004 season and will pay him $26,517,858. He will earn $29,464,288 in 2004-2005 and $32,410,716 in 2005-2006.

Phoenix released Carlos Daniel and Reed Rawlings. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

The Nuggets have announced that they will exercise their fourth year options on Raef LaFrentz and Keon Clark. Their 2001-2002 salaries will then be is guaranteed.

Cleveland signed Michael Hawkins to a veterans minimum contract. He has 3 years of service and will earn $523,500.

Charlotte released Darrin Hancock and Caswell Cyrus. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Houston released Lorenzo Johnson and Rayford Young. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year

Cleveland Released Willie Burton and Khalid Reeves. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Chicago released Lorenzo Coleman. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Seattle Released Randy Livingston and Brandon Williams. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Portland released Ime Udoka. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Minnesota Released Damian Owens and Steve Hart. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year

Boston has announced it will exercise Paul Pierce's fourth year option. His 2001-2002 salary will then be is guaranteed.

Miami has announced it will exercise Ricky Davis' fourth year option. His 2001-2002 salary will then be is guaranteed. Teams have until October 31, 2000 to exercise the options for the players selected in the first round of the 1998 NBA Draft. Any players whose options are not exercised will become free agents at the end of the 2000-2001 season.

Anthony Goldwire was signed to a veterans minimum contract by Denver. He has 3 years of service and will earn $523,500

Matt Fish was waived by Detroit.

Nikita Morgunov was signed to a veterans minimum contract by Portland. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500.

Portland have signed the following players. Ime Udoka was signed to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969. Jamel Thomas was signed to a veterans minimum contract. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500. Todd Lindeman was signed to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969. C.J. Bruton was signed to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969.

Gary Grant was signed to a veterans minimum contract by Portland. It is not known if the contract is guaranteed or not. He has 12 years of service and will earn $1,000,000. The team is responsible for $548,500 and the NBA will pay the balance.

Ndongo N'Diaye was released by San Antonio. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Ike Nwankwo was released by Miami. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Mario Bennett was released by Miami. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Nate Johnson was released by the Lakers. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Steve Hart was signed to as rookie minimum contract by Minnesota and will earn $316,969.

Vancouver has just exercised the fourth year options for Mike Bibby and Michael Dickerson. Their 01-02 salaries are now guaranteed.

Sacremento signed Malik Allen to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969. J.R. Henderson to a veterans minimum contract. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500. Antonio Lang to a veterans minimum contract. He has 6 years of service and will earn $673,500. The team will pay $548,500 while the NBA will pay the balance.

John Celestand was signed to a veterans minimum contract by Dallas. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500.

Harold Ellis was signed to a veterans minimum contract by Milwaukee. He has 3 years of service and will earn $523,500.

John Coker was released by Minnesota. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year

Adrian Autrey was released by New Jersey. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year

Joe Vogel was released by the Clippers. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Rocky Walls of the Clippers was released. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Toronto released Kendrick Spruel and Jacob Jaacks. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Peter Cornell (NJN) He was released. Because he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract, he is no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while he was under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Seattle released Ed Stokes and James Robinson. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Darnell Robinson was injured during training camp then released by the team. Even though he was signed to a non-guaranteed contract which would normally mean the team no longer has to pay the player, he will continue to be paid until his injury (broken foot) is healed. The money earned while he was under contract plus the money earned while injured will count against the team's cap this year.

Atlanta released Michael Hawkins, Jason Sasser and Pete Chilcutt. Because they were signed to a non-guaranteed contract, they are no longer owed any money by the team. The money earned while they were under contract will count against the team's cap this year.

Matt Maloney was signed to a veterans minimum contract by Atlanta. He has 4 years of service and will earn $548,500.

Houston signed Terrell Bell to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969. Stais Boseman to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969. Rayford Young to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969. Lorenzo Johnson to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969.

Miami signed Ike Nwankwo to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969. Mario Bennett to a veterans minimum contract. He has 4 years of service and will earn $548,500. Ron Hale to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969

Minnesota signed Corey Beck to a veterans minimum contract. He has 4 years of service and will earn $548,500. John Coker to a veterans minimum contract. He has 2 years of service and will earn $498,500. Todd Day to a veterans minimum contract. He has 7 years of service and will earn $736,000. The team will only pay $548,500 while the NBA will pay the balance. Damian Owens to a rookie minimum contract and will earn $316,969. Reggie Slater to a veterans minimum contract. He has 5 years of service and will earn $611,000. The team will only pay $548,500 while the NBA will pay the balance.

Jameel Watkins was signed to a rookie minimum contract by the Bucks and will earn $316,969.

Ace Custis was signed to a veterans minimum contract by Dallas. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500.

Vernon Maxwell was waived by the Knicks who will be responsible for his $1,573,000 salary for 2000-01 and his $1,716,000 salary for 2001-02 until he is signed to another NBA team.

Toronto signed Kornel David to a veterans minimum contract. He has 2 years of service and will earn $498,500. Kendrick Spruel , Taymon Domzalski, Garth Joseph , Jacob Jaacks and Curtis Haywood to a rookie minimum contract. They will earn $316,969. Jeff Sheppard to a veterans minimum contract. He has 1 years of service and will earn $423,500.

Sacremento signed Roy Rogers to a veterans minimum contract. He has 3 years of service and will earn $523,500.

Washington signed Dontae Jones to a veterans minimum contract. He has 2 years of service and will earn $498,500. Milt Palacio to a veterans minimum contract. He has 1 years of service and will earn $423,500. Brandon Titus to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969.

Portland signed Antonio Harvey to a veterans minimum contract. He has 5 years of service and will earn $611,000. The team will only be responsible for $548,500 and the league will pay the balance

Indiana released Jaquay Walls, Trevor Winter, and Gerald Brown. Their contract was not guaranteed so the team no longer owes them money. However, the amount they were paid while under contract will count against the team's cap this season.

Indiana released Joe Kleine. His $1,200,000 guaranteed salary for 2000-01 will continue to count against their cap.

Indiana signed Terry Mills to a veterans minimum contract. He has 10 years of service and will earn $1,000,000. The team will only be responsible for $548,500 and the league will pay the balance. Also, Since he was released by Dallas earlier, his $1 million salary will be deducted from what the Mavs owe him. This leaves the Mavs responsible for $400,000

Indiana signed Mitchell Butler to a veterans minimum contract. He has 6 years of service and will earn $673,500. The team will only be responsible for $548,500 and the league will pay the balance. Tyus Edney to a veterans minimum contract. He has 3 years of service and will earn $523,500. Jimmy King to a veterans minimum contract. He has 2 years of service and will earn $498,500.

Dennis Scott was waived by the Wizards. His $1,200,000 guaranteed salary for 2000-01 will continue to count against their cap.

Shawn Respert was signed to a veterans minimum contract by the Clippers. He has 4 years of service and will earn $548,500.

Minnesota signed Sharone Wright to a veterans minimum contract. He has 4 years of service and will earn $548,500.

Phoenix waived Lelan McDougal and J.R. Koch. They were signed to a non guaranteed contract so the team no longer owes them any money, but the amount they were paid while under contract will continue to count against the cap.

Vancouver signed William Cunningham to a veterans minimum contract. He has 2 years of service and will earn $498,500. Kevin Edwards to a veterans minimum contract. He has 10 years of service and will earn $1,000,000. The team will only pay $548,500 while the NBA will pay the balance. Paul Grant to a veterans minimum contract. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500. Jeff Nordgaard to a veterans minimum contract. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500

Brian Shawsigned a two year deal for the mid-class exemption with the Lakers. Shaw was a non-Bird signee. Shaw's base year will be a guaranteed $1.9 mil, with incentives it could reach $2.25 mil. The incentive is based on averaging 17 minutes per game. The league puts incentives in two categories; likely to be achieved and unlikely to be achieved. Only likely to be achieved incentives count against the cap. Also, the second year is guaranteed only if Shaw is on the Laker's roster on December 1st, 2000.

Kevin Ollie was signed to a veterans minimum contract by the Nets. He has 3 years of service and will earn $523,500

Dickie Simpkins was signed to a one year, $1,200,000 contract using the Sonics Million Dollar Exception. This exception will be unavailable to the Sonics until the 2002-2003 season.

Utah signed Ira Bowman to a veterans minimum contract. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500. Ben Davis to a veterans minimum contract. He has 3 years of service and will earn $523,500.

Seattle signed Randy Livingston to a veterans minimum contract. He has 4 years of service and will earn $548,500. James Robinson to a veterans minimum contract. He has 6 years of service and will earn $673,500. The team is only responsible for $548,500. The balance is paid by the league. David Wingate to a veterans minimum contract. He has 14 years of service and will earn $1,000,000. The team is only responsible for $548,500. The balance is paid by the league. Pervis Ellison to a veterans minimum contract. He has 10 years of service and will earn $1,000,000. The team is only responsible for $548,500. The balance is paid by the league.

Philadelphia signed Pepe Sanchez to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969. Derek Hood to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969. Ademola Okulaja to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969. Darnell Robinson to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969.

The Lakers signed Mike Penberthy to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969.

The Knicks signed John Celestand to a veterans minimum contract. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500. Jonathan Kerner to a veterans minimum contract. He has 1 year of service and will earn $423,500. Felton Spencer to a veterans minimum contract. He has 10 years of service and will earn $1,000,000. The team is only responsible for $548,500. The balance is paid by the league. Stephen Howard to a veterans minimum contract. He has 4 years of service and will earn $548,500.

The Knicks signed 2nd round pick Pete Mickeal to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969 in 2000-01. The team holds an option for a 2nd season at $465,850.

The Knicks signed 2nd round pick Lavor Postell to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969 in 2000-01. The team holds an option for a 2nd season at $465,850.

Atlanta signed Pete Chilcutt to a veterans minimum contract. He has 9 years of service and will earn $923,500. The team is only responsible for $548,500. The balance is paid by the league. Larry Robinson to a veterans minimum contract. He has 5 years of service and will earn $611,000. The team is only responsible for $548,500. The balance is paid by the league. Jason Sasser to a veterans minimum contract. He has 2 years of service and will earn $498,500.

San Antonio signed Ndongo N'diaye to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969.

Chicago signed Toby Bailey to a veterans minimum contract. He has 2 years of service and will earn $498,500. Johnny Taylor to a veterans minimum contract. He has 3 years of service and will earn $523,500. Steve Goodrich to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969. Lorenzo Coleman to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969.

Chicago signed 2nd round pick A.J. Guyton to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969 in 2000-01. The team holds an option for a 2nd season at $465,850.

Chicago signed 2nd round pick Khalid El-Amin to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969 in 2000-01. The team holds an option for a 2nd season at $465,850

Charlotte signed Caswell Cyrus to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969. Terrance Roberson to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969.

Anthony Miller was signed to a veterans minimum contract by Atlanta. He has 6 years of service and will earn $673,500. the team will pay $548,500 while the NBA will pay the balance.

Boston signed Rodney Elliott to a rookie minimum contract. He will earn $316,969 this season.

Terry Mills was waived by Dallas. He had one guaranteed year remaining on his contract. His $1,400,000 salary for 2000-01 will continue to count against Dallas' cap less any amount that Mills signs for with any other NBA team this year.

Rodney Buford was waived by the Charlotte Hornets . He had one year remaining on his contract. His entire $423,500 salary will continue to count against Charlotte's cap less any amount that Buford signs for with any other NBA team this year.

Terry Cummings retired. He had one year of $2,200,000 remaining on his contract. This value will continue to count against Portland's cap.

Detlef Schrempf has retired. He had one year of $2,200,000 remaining on his contract. This value will continue to count against Portland's cap.

Morris Peterson was signed by the Toronto Raptors to the Rookie Salary Scale for 120% of the 21st pick in the 2000 NBA draft. He signed a 3 year $2,897,880 deal with a team option of $1,646,079 for the 04-05 season on 10/02/00. He will make $898,560 in 00-01