News from July 27.

Chicago signed 1st round draft pick (#9) Joakim Noah to a 2 year,
$4,430,880 contract with 2 more years worth $5,584,216 at the team's
option.

Chicago signed 2nd round draft pick (#49) Aaron Gray.

Miami signed LA Lakers free agent Smush Parker to a 2 year, $5 million 
contract.

New York signed 1st round draft pick (#23) Wilson Chandler to a 2 year,
$2,289,120 contract with 2 more years worth $3,385,922 at the team's
option.

Raja Bell (Pho) underwent arthorscopic surgery on his right knee.
He is expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks.

Boston released Allan Ray so that he could sign with Lootomatica Roma 
of Italy.

Portland free agent Luke Schenscher signed with Brose Baskets Bamberg 
of Germany.  [Thanks to Jed Tai]


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