News from July 1.

Utah signed 1st round draft pick (#9) Gordon Hayward to a 2 year,
$4,889,280 contract with 2 more years worth $6,161,903 at the team's
option.

Utah signed 2nd round draft pick (#55) Jeremy Evans to a non-guaranteed
contract.

Indiana signed 1st round draft pick (#10) Paul George to a 2 year,
$4,644,600 contract with 2 more years worth $5,856,123 at the team's
option.

Orlando signed 1st round draft pick (#29) Daniel Orton to a 2 year,
$2,133,960 contract with 2 more years worth $3,317,193 at the team's
option.

New Jersey signed rookie free agents Ben Uzoh and Brian Zoubek to
non-guaranteed contracts.

New York free agent Sergio Rodriguez signed a 3 year contract with Real
Madrid of Spain.

Memphis released Lester Hudson.

Philadelphia named Michael Curry, Brian James, and Quin Snyder as
assistant coaches.  The 3 join Aaron McKie as Philly assistants.

[Note: the following are reported agreements only - the contracts can not
be officially signed until the July Moratorium ends July 8.]

Milwaukee reached a 5 years, about $32 million contract agreement
[mid-level exemption] with Drew Gooden.

Memphis reached a 5 year, $80 million contract agreement with Rudy Gay.

Minnesota reached a 4 year, $16 million contract agreement with Darko
Milicic.  The 4th year is only partially guaranteed.

Toronto reached a 5 year, $34 million contract agreement with Amir
Johnson.


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