| Sep 30, 2001 The Wizards signed Shelly Clark, Kornel David and Thomas Hamilton to non-guaranteed, minimum salary contracts. Sep 29, 2001Isiah "JR" Rider was signed to an incentive-laden, minimum salary contract by the Nuggets. Tom Hammonds (Min) announced his retirement. He will remain on the Timberwolves roster until the team works out a buyout agreement with or waives him. Scott Burrell reneged on his contract with the Knicks. He is now a free agent. The Wizards exercised their team option on Richard Hamilton. He is now guaranteed $2,681,783 for the 2002-03 season. Atlanta signed Scoonie Penn, Ivano Newbill, Pepe Sanchez and Ira Newble to non-guaranteed, minimum salary contracts. Toronto signed Sean Colson, Carlos Arroyo and Mark Davis to non-guaranteed, minimum salary contracts. Houston signed Darren Kelly to a non-guaranteed, minimum salary contract. Minnesota signed Steve Hart and Bill Curley to non-guaranteed, minimum salary contracts. The Knicks renounced the rights to their second round pick, Eric Chenowith. Milwaukee signed Byron Houston, Brian Taylor and Mark Strickland to non-guaranteed, minimum salary contracts. Denver signed Reed Rawlings, Saddi washington, Paul McPherson, Zendon Hamilton, Batere Menk, Kenny Satterfield and Cedric Ceballos to non-guaranteed, minimum salary contracts. Sep 28, 2001Lee Nailon signed a partially guaranteed, minimum salary contract with the Hornets. Trent Hassell was signed to a 3-year, minimum salary contract with a 3rd year team option by the Bulls. The Clippers signed Miles Simon, Ansu Sesay, Obinna Ekezie and Neil Edwards. It is assumed that all were signed to minimum salary contracts. The Rockets received a $3.25 mil disabled player exception to replace Maurice Taylor. The Rockets signed Marc Jackson to a 6-year, $24.4 million offer sheet. The Warriors have 15 days to match the offer and retain Jackson under those terms. Fred Hoiberg was signed to a 2-year, $2 million contract by the Bulls. The Suns released Johnny Newman. His salary was non-guaranteed for the 01-02 season and will not count against the team's cap. Sep 27, 2001John Stockton was signed to a 2-year, $17 million contract by the Jazz The Lakers signed Dennis Scott and Paul Shirley. It is assumed they received non-guaranteed, 1-year, minimum contracts The Knicks signed Felton Spencer to a non-guaranteed, minimum salary contract. The Cavalliers signed Gerard King, Chris Anderson, Anthony Goldwire, Rodrick Rhodes, Reggie Slater, Makhtar N'diaye and Trevor Winter to non-guaranteed, minimum contracts. Galen Young was signed to a non-guaranteed, minimum salary contract by the Pacers. The Sixers signed Ira Bowman, Corey Benjamin and Joe Brown to non-guaranteed, minimum contracts. The Pistons signed Ricky Price, Reggie Geary and Nate Green to minimum salary contracts. Phoenix signed Derek Hood, Kendrick Johnson, and Chris Anderson to non-guaranteed, minimum contracts. Sep 26, 2001The Jazz signed their 1999 1st round draft pick Andrei Kirilenko to a 4-year, $6,796,031 contract. The 4th season is a team option worth $1,671,694. Dickey Simpkins was signed to a minimum salary contract by the Lakers. The Jazz signed David Benoit, Rusty LaRue, Randy Livingston, Etdrick Bohannon, Jamel Thomas, Jarron Collins and Kaniel Dickens to non-guaranteeed, minimum contracts. The Rockets Signed Ike Nwankwo and Tierre Brown to non-guaranteed, minimum salary contracts. Houston exercised the team option on Kenny Thomas' rookie scale contract. He will now be guaranteed $1,557,683 for the 02-03 season. The Knicks received a $2.875 million disabled player exception to replace Luc Longley. Because the injury occured last season, the Knicks will only have until October 1st to use the exception before it expires. Sep 25, 2001Michael Jordan signed a 2-year, minimum salary contract with the Wizards. Trade: The Mavericks traded the rights to 2nd round pick Kenny Satterfield to the Nuggets for future considerations. Luc Longley announced his retirement due to injury. His guaranteed salary will continue to count against the Knick's cap. Scott Burrell signed a minimum salary contract with the Knicks. Sep 24, 2001Kevin Ollie was signed to a minimum salary contract by the Bulls. Rodney Buford signed a minimum salary contract with the Heat. Dean Oliver signed a rookie minimum salary contract with the Warriors. Mike Penberthy signed a minimum salary contract with the Lakers. Sep 21, 2001Chris Dudley was signed to a one-year, minimum salary contract by the Trail Blazers. Jelani McCoy was signed to a partially guaranteed, 1-year, minimum salary contract by the Lakers The Pacers signed their 2nd round pick Jamison Brewer to a 2-year, rookie minimum salary contract with a team option likely for the 2nd season. William Cunningham was signed to a non-guaranteed, minimum salary contract by the Pacers. Norm Richardson was signed to a non-guaranteed, 1-year rookie minimum salary contract by the Pacers. The Spurs signed first round pick Tony Parker to a 4-year, $3,946,521 rookie scale contract. The 4th season is a team option worth $1,545,441.
Sep 19, 2001Houston picked up the team option on Steve Francis' rookie contract. He is now guaranteed $4,383,582 for the 02-03 season. The Rockets signed first round pick Eddie Griffin to a 4-year, $9.4 million rookie scale contract. The 4th season is a team option worth $2,937,205.
Sep 18, 2001Memphis signed their first round pick Pau Gasol to a 4-year, $13.9 million rookie scale contract. The 4th season is a team option worth $4,318,481. Sep 17, 2001Monte Williams was signed to a 1-year, minimum salary contract by the Magic. Sam Perkins was waived by the Pacers. His $3.5 million salary was not guaranteed and will not count against the Pacers if he clears waivers. Sep 14, 2001Sam Mack signed a 1year, minimum salary contract with the Heat. Sep 13, 2001Portland signed their 2nd round pick, Ruben Boumtje Boumtje to a 1-year, rookie minimum contract. Sep 10, 2001Brian Cardinal was signed to a 2-year, minimum salary contract by the Pistons. The second season is at the team's option. Victor Alexander was signed to a 1-year, minimum salary contract by the Pistons. Oscar Torres was signed to a 1-year, rookie minimim contract by the Rockets. Troy Hudson was signed to a 1-year, minimum salary contract by the Magic. Mike Smith was signed to a 1-year, minimum salary contract by the Wizards. Sep 7, 2001Trade: the Kings traded Jon barry and a future 1st round pick to the Pistons for Mateen Cleaves. As a result of this trade, the Kings received a $1 million traded player exception which must be used within one year. Dana Barros signed a 1-year, $1.5 million contract with the Pistons. Houston signed their 2nd round pick, Terrence Morris to a 2-year, $1 million contract. Sep 6, 2001Carlos Rogers signed a 1-year, minimum salary contract with the Pacers. Seattle signed their first round pick Vladimir Radmanovic to a 4-year, $10.1 million contract. The 4th season is a team option worth $2,300,984. Sep 5, 2001Pedrag Drobnjak signed a 3-year, $1.6 million contract with Seattle. The 3rd season is at the team's option. Jerome James signed a 1-year, minimum contract with Seattle. |