News from December 14.

TRADE: New Orleans traded Chris Paul and 2 future 2nd round draft picks to
the LA Clippers for Eric Gordon, Chris Kaman, Al-Farouq Aminu, and
Minnesota's unprotected 2012 1st round draft pick (which the Clippers
received in 2005).

Chicago signed Richard Hamilton to a 3 year, $15 million contract.

Dallas signed Jerome Randle to their training camp roster.

Denver re-signed Nene to a 5 year, $67 million contract.

Houston signed Greg Smith to their training camp roster.

The LA Lakers signed Indiana free agent Josh McRoberts to a 2 year, $6.2
million contract (mini mid-level exemption).

Memphis re-signed Marc Gasol to a 4 year, $58 million contract.

Utah signed Scottie Reynolds to their training camp roster.

Toronto signed restricted free agent Gary Forbes after Denver elected not
to match their offer.

Cleveland exercised the amnesty clause on Baron Davis and released him.
Davis is expected to be out 8 to 10 weeks with a back injury.

Miami released Cameron Jones.

Minnesota released Will Conroy and Devean George.

Derrick Caracter (LAL) underwent surgery on a torn meniscus in his left
knee and is expected to be out 4 to 6 weeks.


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