News from December 15.

Charlotte signed Golden State free agent Reggie Williams to a 2 year
contract.

Charlotte signed Denver free agent Melvin Ely.

Denver signed Michael Ruffin.

Golden State signed Charlotte free agent Dominique McGuire.

Miami signed Billie White.

Milwaukee signed 2nd round draft pick (#40) Jon Leuer

Minnesota signed Bonzi Wells to their training camp roster.

Minnesota signed 2nd round draft pick (#43) Malcom Lee to a 3 year 
contract.

New Jersey signed Ime Udoka.

New Jersey signed New York free agent Shawne Williams to a 2 year, $6.1
million contract.

New Orleans re-signed Carl Landry to a 1 year, $8.8 million contract.

New York signed Jerome Jordan.

Portland signed Atlanta free agent Jamal Crawford to a 2 year, $10 million
contract (midlevel exemption).

Portland signed LA Clippers free agent Craig Smith.

New Jersey exercised the amnesty clause on Travis Outlaw and released him.

Portland exercised the amnesty clause on the recently retired Brandon Roy
and released him.

Dallas released Andy Rautins.


Preseason Schedule for Friday, December 16  (All times Central)
  Chicago at Indiana              6:00 pm
  Philadelphia at Washington      6:00 pm
  Cleveland at Detroit            6:30 pm  NBATV
  New Orleans at Memphis          7:00 pm

Preseason Schedule for Saturday, December 17  (All times Central)
  New York at New Jersey          1:00 pm
  San Antonio at Houston          7:00 pm
  Milwaukee at Minnesota          7:00 pm
  Sacramento at Golden State      9:30 pm


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