FANTASY / PLAYER NEWS
Bobby Jackson: Headed to Sacramento
Update: Jackson, a No. 1 draft pick and another player will be traded Aug. 14 for Ron Artest, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The trade won't be announced until Aug. 14, when a third player (likely Donte' Greene) can be included in the deal.
Ron Artest: Trade Set to Houton
Update: Artest will be traded to Houston for Bobby Jackson, a No. 1 draft pick and another player, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The deal won't be announced until Aug. 14. The report speculates that's when the Rockets can trade 2008 draft pick Donte' Green, who can't be dealt until 30 days after he signed with the Rockets. He may be the third player included in the deal.
Luol Deng: Close to Deal
Update: The Bulls and Deng are expected to finalize a six-year, $71 million contract Wednesday, the Chicago Sun Times reports.
Analysis: Deng, who set an early August deadline to get a deal done, is expected to make the deal official when he signs on Thursday.
Taurean Green: Brief Stay in New York
Update: The Knicks waived Green on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: The Knicks are overhauling their roster to accommodate new coach Mike D'Antoni's desires. Look for New York to continue the retooling for the remainder of the offseason.
Randolph Morris: Agrees To Deal With Hawks
Update: Morris agreed to a two-year deal with the Hawks on Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Analysis: Morris has played the past two seasons with the Knicks, but he only appeared in 23 games. He will continue to ride the pine in Atlanta, but should see time as a backup for Al Horford and Zaza Pachulia. The potential departure of Josh Smith could also bump up Morris' value slightly.
Seimone Augustus: Let Go by Orlando
Update: Orlando waived Augustine on Tuesday.
Analysis: Augustine compiled 1.6 points and 1.2 rebounds while logging an average of six minutes per game in 2007. He'll likely get snatched up by a team in need of frontcourt depth.
Emeka Okafor: Signs Six-Year Deal With Charlotte
Update: Charlotte signed Okafor to a six-year deal on Tuesday worth $72 million, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: While his offensive game remains average, Okafor is one of the best defenders in the post the NBA has to offer and is still just 26 years old. He's averaged two blocks and 10.8 rebounds over his four-year career.
LeBron James: (Ankle) Practices and Will Play
Update: James (ankle) joined his Team USA teammates for its first practice session in China, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: James, whose right ankle was heavily taped, said he expects to play in upcoming exhibition games in Macau and Shanghai after missing a game against Canada last Friday.
Emeka Okafor: Close to Deal
Update: Sources within the NBA front office said the Bobcats and Okafor are close to agreeing on a six-year contract, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The deal is said to be worth at least $72 million and comes days after reports claimed there was an impasse in negotiations.
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