News from July 31.

Charlotte re-signed Emeka Okafor to a 6 year, $72 million contract.

Chicago re-signed Luol Deng to a 6 year, $71 million contract.

Chicago released JamesOn Curry.

The LA Clippers signed Phoenix free agent Brian Skinner to a 1 year,
minimum contract.

Minnesota named Dean Cooper as an assistant coach.

Sonny Weems (Den) underwent surgery for a sports hernia.  He is expected
to be ready for the start of training camp on September 30.


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