News from October 5. Dallas signed Derek Hood to a 1 year, non-guaranteed contract. Sacramento signed Matt Barnes. Denver signed Greg Buckner to a 2 year, $1.8 million contract with the 2nd year at Buckner's option. Denver re-signed Rodney White to a 2 year, $3.8 million contract. Scottie Pippen (Chi) announced his retirement. Chicago also announced that they will retire Pippen's #33 during the 05-06 season. Miami signed Tang Hamilton. Minnesota signed Eddie Griffin. Atlanta signed Anthony Miller. Denver signed Mitchell Butler, Marcus Hatten, Arthur Johnson, Billy Keys, Desmond Penigar, Mark Pope, Bryon Russell, Soumalia Samake, and Melvin Sanders. San Antonio signed Vatler Monteiro.