News from July 2.

Boston signed 1st round draft pick (#19) Avery Bradley to a 2 year,
$2,942,640 contract with 2 more years worth $4,142,232 at the team's
option.

Cleveland named Byron Scott as head coach.  Scott was reportedly signed to
a 4 year contract.

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

Boston reached a 4 year, $61 million contract agreement with Paul Pierce.

The LA Lakers reached a 4 year, $16 million contract agreement with Steve 
Blake.

Milwaukee reached a 5 year, $40 million contract agreement with John
Salmons.

Phoenix reached a 5 year, $30 million contract agreement with Channing
Frye.

Phoenix reached a 4 year, $18 million contract agreement with Hakim
Warrick.


Admin note: I head off on another one of my long vacations on Monday.  I
don't expect to have much online access while I am gone and will try to
catch up on NBA news when I get a chance.

patricia
(a Colorado hiking trip, for those wondering)


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