News from July 16.

Boston re-signed Mark Blount to a 2 year, about $2 million contract.  The
2nd year is at Blount's option.

Chicago Bulls named Ron Adams as assistant coach.

Denver signed restricted free agent Andre Miller to a 6 year, $51 million 
offer sheet.  The contract also has about $4.5 million worth of incentives.
The LA Clippers have 15 days to match the offer.

Indiana re-signed Jermaine O'Neal to a 7 year, $126,588,000 contract
(maximum allowed).

The LA Lakers signed Gary Payton to a 2 year, $10,325,700 contract.  The 2nd
year is at Payton's option.  The Lakers used the mid-level exception ($4.917 
million) to sign Payton.

The LA Lakers signed Karl Malone to a 2 year, $3.15 million contract.  They
used the $1 million exception (actual amount $1.5 million) to sign Malone.

Memphis signed rookie free agent Theron Smith to a 2 year contract.

Miami signed restricted free agent Elton Brand to a 6 year, $82,173,000
offer sheet (maximum allowed).  The LA Clippers have 15 days to match the
offer.

Minnesota signed Michael Olowokandi to a 3 year, $16,226,100 contract.  they
used the mid-level exception ($4.917 million) to sign Olowokandi.

New Jersey signed Alonzo Mourning to a 4 year, $22,618,200 contract.  They
used the mid-level exception ($4.917 million) to sign Mourning.

New Orleans re-signed P.J. Brown to a 4 year, $34 million contract.

Orlando signed Juwan Howard to a 5 year, $29,502,000 contract.  They used
the mid-level exception ($4.917 million) to sign Howard.

Philadelphia re-signed Kenny Thomas to a reported 7 year, $40 million
contract.

Philadelphia signed Amal McCaskill to a 1 year, minimum contract.

Phoenix re-signed Scott Williams to a 1 year, minimum contract.

Phoenix signed 1st round draft pick (#28) Leandrinho Barbosa to a 3 year,
$2,609,880 contract with a 4th year worth $1,679,733 at the team's option.

Portland named John Nash as GM.

San Antonio re-signed Tim Duncan to a 7 year, $105,480,000 contract (maximum
allowed).

San Antonio signed Radoslav Nesterovic to a 6 year, reported $42 million
contract.

Toronto signed Jerome Moiso to a 2 year, minimum contract.

Toronto signed Milt Palacio to a 2 year, minimum contract.

Utah signed restricted free agent Corey Maggette to a 6 year, reported $45
million offer sheet.  The LA Clippers have 15 days to match the offer 
sheet.