News from August 16. Houston re-signed Matt Maloney to a 1 year, $327,000 contract. The LA Clippers signed James Robinson. The NBA and Players Association announced that the salary cap has been increased by $2.5 million and is now $26.9 million. Detroit signed Brian Williams to a 7 year, $45 million contract. The contract includes a opt-out clause for Williams after 3 years. Shortly after trading for him, Indiana signed Chris Mullin to a 3 year, $12.3 million extension. Mullin is now signed through the 00-01 season.