News from July 1

Charlotte extended qualifying offers to Emeka Okafor and Ryan Hollins.

Charlotte picked up their 08-09 option for Jermareo Davidson.

Houston picked up their 08-09 option for Steve Novack.

Memphis extended a qualifying offer to Juan Carlos Navarro.

Eddie Jones (Dal) elected not to opt-out of his contract and, thus,
remains signed through 08-09.

New Jersey signed 1st round draft pick (#10) Brooks Lopez to a 2 year,
$4,354,440 contract with 2 more years worth $5,490,303 at the team's
option.

New Jersey signed 1st round draft pick (#21) Ryan Anderson to a 2 year,
$2,542,320 contract with 2 more years worth $3,653,641 at the team's
option.

Portland signed 2007 1st round draft pick (#24) Rudy Fernandez to a 2
year, $2,249,400 contract with 2 more years worth $3,352,125 at the team's
option.

Miami signed 1st round draft pick (#2) Michael Beasley to a 2 year,
$8,953,560 contract with 2 more years worth $11,224,587 at the team's 
option.


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  Patricia Bender                       pbender@eskimo.com
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