Transactions

Atlanta Hawks 7/11 Traded Joe Johnson to Brooklyn for Jordan Farmar, DeShawn Stevenson, Anthony Morrow, Jordan Williams, Johan Petro, a first-round pick in 2013, and a second-round pick in 2017; waived Jordan Farmar 7/11 Traded Marvin Williams to Utah for Devin Harris 7/12 Signed Louis Williams In all, a very nice start for Danny Ferry.  The Johnson contract was sure to hamper the team long-term and it had to be dumped, even if it would downgrade the team for the next season.  Similarly, … [Read more...] about Transactions: 7/1-7/21 (Part I)

Atlanta Hawks 6/25       Named Danny Ferry general manager Ferry’s first go around in Cleveland was a mixed bag.   He was perfectly competent in bringing in pieces to fill holes around LeBron James but struggled in making the big deal to push the Cavs over the top.   Ferry’s biggest free agent signing was Larry Hughes, who looked pretty good in D.C. but couldn’t shoot well enough to mesh with LBJ.  The other big move was getting Antawn Jamison for LeBron’s last run.  Jamison was perfectly … [Read more...] about Transactions: 6/4-6/30

Chicago Bulls 3/14    Signed Mike James to a 10-day contract With Derrick Rose's injury issues, Mike James has gotten another look in the NBA, long after his career seemed over.  The Bulls signed him and cut him early in the year but he was surprisingly effective, primarily because he has hit 57% of his threes (he was less impressive 12-31 inside the line).  One would think there are better alternatives than a 36-yeard old fringe player, who hasn't been really been in the NBA … [Read more...] about Transactions 3/6-3/16

Atlanta Hawks 2/20    Signed Erick Dampier to a second 10-day contract 3/1      Signed Erick Dampier for the remainder of the season With Jason Collins having injury problems and a general lack of big bodies in Atlanta, the Hawks have decided to try to squeeze a little value out of Dampier.  Dampier looks close to done as an NBA player, unless you want to use him for short spurts.  Atlanta seems to recognize this and he doesn't get more than 6 mpg so far.  Just for fun, … [Read more...] about Transactions: 2/21-3/5

New York Knicks 12/10    Waived Chauncey Billups 12/10    In a sign-and-trade three-team, Dallas sent Tyson Chandler, the rights to Giorgos Printezis, and Ahmad Nivins to New York for Andry Rautins and a conditional 2012 second-round pick from Washington; Washington received Ronny Turiaf, a 2013 second-round pick and cash from New York, and a 2012 second-round pick from Dallas 12/11    Re-signed Jared Jeffries and signed Mike Bibby Chandler is exactly the kind of athletic, … [Read more...] about Transactions 12/9-12/10 (Part 2)

Atlanta Hawks 12/9    Signed Tracy McGrady, Vladimir Radmanovic, and re-signed Jason Collins Did you know that T-Mac is only 32?  In a part-time role, McGrady wasn't actually that bad for the Pistons either.  The problem is that one of the most exciting players of the 2000s is now, at best, an average bench guy who can't really get to the line and is a decent shooter.  On a playoff-level team, T-Mac's presence as a cheap filler will have value, assuming the knees hold up well … [Read more...] about Transactions 12/9-12/10 (Part 1)