News from July 15.

J.R. Smith (NY) under went surgery on his left knee to repair a tear in
the lateral meniscus and is expected to be out 3 to 4 months.

Atlanta signed Dallas free agent Elton Brand to a 1 year, $4 million
contract.

Boston released Kris Joseph.

Detroit signed rookie free agent Luigi Datome to a 2 year, $3.5 million
contract.

Houston signed rookie free agent Robert Covington and B.J. Young.

Memphis re-signed Jon Leuer to a 3 year, 3 million contract.

Memphis re-signed Tony Allen to a 4 year, $20 million contract.

Sacramento signed Golden State free agent Carl Landry to a 4 year, $26
million contract.

Toronto signed Indiana free agent Tyler Hansbrough to a 2 year contract.


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