News from July 13. TRADE: In a sign-and-trade, Philadelphia re-signed John Salmons to a 5 year, $23 million contract and traded him to Toronto for a 2007 2nd round draft pick. Dallas signed Greg Buckner to a 3 year, $10.5 million contract with 2 more years worth $9 million as options (the first at the team's and the 2nd at the player's). Dallas re-signed DJ Mbenga to a 3 year contract. Chicago signed Ben Wallace to a 4 year, $60 million contract. The LA Clippers signed Tim Thomas to a 4 year, $24 million contract. The LA Clippers signed 2nd round draft pick (#34) Paul Davis. Memphis signed rookie free agent Tarence Kinsey. Minnesota signed Mike James to a 4 year, $23.4 million contract with a player option for the 4th year. Orlando signed Keith Bogans to a 3 year, $8 million contract. Phoenix signed Eric Piatkowski to a 2 year, minimum contract. Utah re-signed Jarron Collins. Toronto signed Anthony Parker to a 3 year, $12 million contract.