.:Beyond the Baseline:. Bleh.....Done.....

[Anthony15]

I think you signed Ben Wallace

Kinda tuff to tell, u'll find out in the signings

[Anthony15]

TOP 3 FA'S IN THEIR POSITIONS

CENTER

Ben Wallace [85 Overall, 31 Age, asking 3 Years for 38.17 M]

Dale Davis [69 Overall, 37 Age, asking 1 Year for 3.71 M]

Michael Olowokandi [68 Overall, 31 Age, asking 3 Years for 12.26 M]

Noteable mentions: Nazr Mohammed


POWER FORWARD

Donyell Marshall [77 Overall, 33 Age, asking 1 Year for 8.73 M]

Troy Murphy [75 Overall, 26 Age, asking 6 Years for 40.56 M]

Keith Van Horn [71 Overall, 30 Age, asking 5 Years for 28.95 M]

Noteable mentions: Brendon Bass


SMALL FORWARD

Mike Dunleavy [76 Overall, 25 Age, asking 6 Years for 40.46 M]

Tim Thomas [71 Overall, 29 Age, asking 3 Years for 17.53 M]

Devean George [71 Overall, 28 Age, asking 5 Years for 28.82 M]

Noteable mentions: Lamond Murray, Matt Hrping


SHOOTING GUARD

Latrell Sprewell [73 Overall, 35 Age, asking 2 Years for 11.87 M]

Marko Jaric [71 Overall, 27 Age, asking 1 Year for 4.86 M]

Doug Christie [70 Overall, 36 Age, asking 1 Year for 5.37 M]

Noteable mentions: Keith Bogans, Maurice Evans, Trevor Ariza


SHOOTING GUARD
Nick Van Exel [73 Overall, 35 Age, asking 2 Years for 11.87 M]

Gary Payton [72 Overall, 38 Age, asking 2 Years for 9.98 M]

David Wesley [70 Overall, 35 Age, asking 1 Year for 5.64 M]

Noteable mentions: Sam Cassell, Lindsay Hunter, Brevin Knight

Up Next: Finally, who did the Bobcats sign during the FA Period!!!

[kibaxx7]

Spree still in the FAs... can't find food to feed his family...

[Anthony15]

Spree still in the FAs... can't find food to feed his family...

Yup and look how much he wants! 5.7 per year, probably not enuff to feed his family

[Marquis]

But in Free Agency Period I got a good PG, stay tuned!

There are no really good PG at the FA list, so I wonder who you signed.
Looking forward to it!

[hova-]

If you dont look at the age you will find at least 4 solid pgs:

Gary Payton .. k dont like him at all but hes solid
Brevin Knight....he is a good pg, great passer
Sam Cassell ...... E.T. can do it all, not bad
Nick Van Exel... good shooterm, very quick

[Anthony15]

Charlotte, NC - The Charlotte Bobcats had quite a good offseason so far picking up two rookies, Miller and Hardy that would help this team out, even though they have a lot of work to do before they get a lot of minutes. The Bobcats released all of their free agents. Kareem Rush lost his starting position to Quentin Richardson and had a horrible playoff games, averaging only 3 PPG. Brevin Knight is getting older and losing the feel of the NBA Action. He asked for a big contact and didn't get signed. Other players that barely contributed were released. In the Free Agent signing period the Bobcats had 12.44 M of Cap Space and decided to make these signings.

DEVEAN GEORGE





The Charlotte Bobcats signed Devean George for 28.82 M for 5 Years. "Devean George is what we were looking for to be our 7th man, after we released Kareem Rush, George would be a great back up for Richardson and Stojakovic" - said Bobcats GM Ivan Shchipansky. The Small Forward out of Augsburg had a pretty bad season with the LA Lakers averaging only 4 PPG and 2 RPG. They decided not to sign him and he ended up as the top small forward on the free agent board. "Man I'm psyched about coming to Charlotte, I watch their big playoff run last year and I was rooting for them" - said newly aqcuired George on the press conference. He'll wear # 3.


NICK VAN EXEL





The Bobcats signed Nick Van Exel for 5.60 M for 1 Year. "I decided to sign Nick, because we need someone that's gonna be a solid back up to starting Point Guard Raymond Felton. Since Miller is a rookie, I'm not trusting him to be the main back up for Ray" - said Shchipansky. Van Exel is also gonna help out rookie Miller, he would be as a tutor. "Thanks for signing me, 'Cats. I won't disappoint you" - said Van Exel. Nick will be wearing # 19.


No, I did not sign Ben Wallace, I tried but I didn't have enough salary cap. You'll find out who signed him up next.

Up Next: FA Signings around the NBA.

[Jing]

not bad, van exel is fast and george has his moments on offense.

[The X]

Van Exel, eh? reminds me of my Live '05 Bobcats' Dynasty

keep up the good off-season coverage mate

[hova-]

Yeah, Nick "The Quick" is very ok ! Devean George is more of a backup, but still not bad signings !

[Mark.]

Yeha Solid signing, not blockbuster or anything, but they make your team a lot deeper.

Are you looking at any trades?

[BOSS]

Alright signings.
I think the contract you gave for George is too much.
One year for Van Exel is good enough.
I expect him to put up some 6th man numbers.
Like Mark. said, you expecting to do any trading ?

[Marquis]

I don't really like Nick Van Exel. But it is your choice
With him and George, you will be stronger i guess.
Waiting for some trades man

[Keo]

Devean George and Nick the Quick..you could do worse. I think the signings aren't exceptional but they get the job done. Great way to add depth to your bench, I like it.

[Donatello]

As others said, you could have done (much, much) worse.... but pretty decent signings.

[Anthony15]

Thanks guys. Ben Wallace wanted 12.72 M per year, while I only had 12.44 M. Fell just a little short of signing Big Ben!

[kibaxx7]

Ouch you almost sign Ben! Well Devean and Nick are good players, I think they will do good for you. Nice signings; looking forward to see who signed with the Heat

[KIG1]

You were very close to Ben or not? Although you did sign some good players, last years team is better.

[Anthony15]

You were very close to Ben or not?

Ben Wallace wanted 12.72 M per year, while I only had 12.44 M. Fell just a little short of signing Big Ben!

BTW, how did my eam became worse by signing these 2. Knights rating fell down from 72 to 68, he can't shoot very well and was maknig it up with assists. Feltons ratings got up high and now he's 75. Rush had a horrible season, and he has been released in real life, too. Burleson came back from NBDL and is doing much better.

[Buckley]

nice coverage....good signings.

ben wallace either went back to DET, or went to ATL or CHI.

[Anthony15]

nice coverage....good signings.

ben wallace either went back to DET, or went to ATL or CHI.

GJ u narrowed it down to 3 teams and one of them has him.

I will post the first part of NBA Free Agents part in about 20 mins!

[Anthony15]

(WEST)

NORTHWEST DIVISION

Denver Nuggets – Litterial Jacobs for 385 K for 1 Year, Shavlik Randolph for 385 K for 1 Year, Earl Watson for 3. 25 M for 1 Year
Minnesota Timberwolves – Antonio Burks for 695 K for 1 Year, Greg Ostertag for 1.10 M for 1 Year, Bracey Wright for 3.27 M for 3 Years, Michael Olowokandi for 12.95 M for 3 Years
Portland Trail Blazers – None
Seattle Super Sonics – None
Utah Jazz – Jackie Butler for 620 K for 1 Year


PACIFIC DIVISION

Golden State Warriors – Troy Murphy for 38.20 M for 5 Years
Los Angeles Clippers - Amir Johnson for 385K for 1 Year, Loren Woods for 1.85 M for 1 Year, Sean Banks for 753K for 1 Year
Los Angeles Lakers - None
Phoenix Suns – Keith Bogans for 3.70 M for 1 Year
Sacramento Kings – Alan Anderson for 10.21 M for 6 Years


SOUTHWEST DIVISION
Dallas Mavericks – None
Houston Rockets – Terrence Morris for 1.71 M for 1 Year, Justin Reed for 695 K for 1 Year
Memphis Grizzlies – None
NO/OC Hornets – Dan Gadzuric for 3.50 M for 1 Year, Brevin Knight for 18.97 M for 4 Years, Brendan Bass for 4.70 M for 3 years
San Antonio Spurs – Zendon Hamilton for 870 K for 1 Year

[Mark.]

Nice stuff dude, there were some weird signings out there :S esp Watson to Denver and Kandi man to Minny, altho I spose Minny needs a Center and if Dre didnt get resigned then Denver needs a PG............

[kibaxx7]

Brevin Knight to Hornets... nice.

[R.J.]

It's pretty interesting that the Pistons didn't sign Big Ben, and nice free agent signings. You've got good team players.