2007 Free Agency - Sources!

[AD23forMVP]

The New Orleans Hornets have extended an offer to start SG LeAndro Barbosa.

The deal is reportedly worth in the 60M range. "They don't want him to hit the open market," sources indicated to Yahoo Sports.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

The Chicago Bulls are in advanced discussions on a max contract extension with forward LeBron James, according to sources close to the process.

The Bulls hope to hear back from James by tomorrows deadline, but sources told ESPN.com this week that negotiations on a new deal for Chicago's cornerstone have been positive. The source indicated that James may choose to test the FA market, but knows that he will likely ink a new 5 year deal with the team. His lack of college recruiting is in large part the reason making the FA rounds intrigues him.

via Marc Stein/ESPN

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard
As expected Rockets have expressed interest in bring back Carmelo Anthony, sources say.

UPDATE: August 12th at 7:39PM

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Y! Sources: Bulls and LeBron James have agreed to a max 5 year deal.

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
ESPN Sources say Luke Ridnour has signed an extension to remain in Detroit.

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk about 31 minutes ago
Mo Williams will reup in Utah for another 4 years, sources say the deal is worth 29M

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA
Free agent Shane Battier has resigned with the Lakers, sources say

Aaron McKie resigns with Rockets.
Chris Antsey resigns with Kings.
Francisco Garcia resigns with Lakers.


UPDATE: August 13th at 1:19PM

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Y! Sources say Nets, Lakers, Mavericks, Hornets, Pacers, and Grizzlies have all expressed interest in FA C Chris Andersen.

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Spurs, Clippers, and Mavs have all shown interest in FA PG Kirk Hinrich, ESPN sources say

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk about 31 minutes ago
Hornets still favorites to retain LeAndro Barbosa but Sonics have put big offer on the table I'm told

UPDATE: August 14th at 1:01PM

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Y! Sources: Rockets and Carmelo Anthony have agreed on a new 5 year deal worth 87M.

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
ESPN Sources: FA LeAndro Barbosa will sign a offer sheet with the Portland Trail Blazers, Hornets have 2 days to match.

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk about 31 minutes ago
Ricky Davis will continue his career in Sacramento, that makes 7 teams in 8 seasons for Davis

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Y! Sources: Raptors make a last second push and sign FA C Chris "Birdman" Andersen to a 4 year deal.

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk about 31 minutes ago
Active first day of FA for the Kings, they also reach agreement with PG Damon Stoudemire.

Antonio Daniels signs with Clippers.
Cuttino Mobley signs with Kings.
JJ Barea signs with Suns.
Keith Bogans signs with Suns.
Dorrell Wright signs with Bucks.
Darko Milicic signs with Cavaliers.
Theo Ratliff signs with Grizzlies.
DeAngelo Collins signs with Warriors.
Desmond Mason signs with Bucks.
John Amaechi signs with Celtics.
Pape Sow signs with Lakers.

[NOLa.]

Always love these!

[IamQuailman]

Leggooooo! Can't wait to see who signs

[Pelicans78]

I was nervous at this thread when I didn't see anyone sign.

[IamQuailman]

I'm not sure the sim happened yet....

[NOLa.]

Top 3 going no where in my opinion.

[Pelicans78]

I'm not sure the sim happened yet....

I don't think so either. Just was nervous at seeing no one sign.

[BeeBall Reasons]

OOOOOHHHHH Hornets aren't messing around with Barbosa. But Neither will the SONICZZZ

[BeeBall Reasons]

I don't think so either. Just was nervous at seeing no one sign.

this was just to keep us occupied and intrigued while he enters bids

[Eazy-P]

Top 3 going no where in my opinion.

Even if they test FA those Max deals are going to be match by the team that originally drafted them and Barbosa might stay put.

[BeeBall Reasons]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard
As expected Rockets have expressed interest in bring back Carmelo Anthony, sources say.

[BallSoHard]

Even if they test FA those Max deals are going to be match by the team that originally drafted them and Barbosa might stay put.

They will; it's tier 3 and below that'll get overpaid.

[NOLa.]

UFAs will be getting bigger deals no doubt.

[Pelicans78]

They will; it's tier 3 and below that'll get overpaid.

Same thing as last free agency with Amare, Jay Williams, etc.

[BeeBall Reasons]

I thought Jay Williams and Caron got over paid.

[Inner_GI]

I refuse to overpay, which is why in most part, I never sign anyone.

[Eazy-P]

I thought Jay Williams and Caron got over paid.

I learned my lesson with that Allan Houston contract.

[BeeBall Reasons]

I learned my lesson with that Allan Houston contract.

I learned mine with Allen, Dyess, and Pierce
luckily none of them ended up ablatrosses

[BallSoHard]

I refuse to overpay, which is why in most part, I never sign anyone.

If he's the last piece to a puzzle you've got to pay the piper. If you're in stage 1 of a rebuild, it makes no sense.

[RealPelicans Fan]

I thought Jay Williams and Caron got over paid.

Yeah I was targeting the both of them then I saw the deals they signed for

Sent from my Droid DNA

[Inner_GI]

If he's the last piece to a puzzle you've got to pay the piper. If you're in stage 1 of a rebuild, it makes no sense.

Right. I'm somewhere in the middle. Missing 2-3 pieces really.

[BeeBall Reasons]

all those deals are moveable for expirings though. It's the James Posey contracts that kill you.

[Pelicans78]

I don't regret Joe Smith but I regret Posey now since I have a young SF in Pietrus who produces. I should have given Posey no more than 4 years 24 million totaled.

[Eazy-P]

I learned mine with Allen, Dyess, and Pierce
luckily none of them ended up ablatrosses

Luxury Tax Hell

[BallSoHard]

Right. I'm somewhere in the middle. Missing 2-3 pieces really.

I think you're one major piece away from having a long term core but need to improve the overall talent level of the team (backups and complimentary starters). You're doing a fantastic job being patient. If I were you I'd be working on getting the talent level up and then work on acquiring that last foundational piece via trade. With RFA, it'll be very hard to acquire those guys on the market.