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BREAKING NEWS: Yao Ming to retire from the NBA, Adrian Wojnarowski confirms.
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According to ESPN, free agent Baron Davis hopes to know by Monday which NBA team he’ll be signing with. According to sources, his top three destinations are the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. The Knicks are thought to be pusuing Davis aggressively, which may influence his decision when deciding to where to go.
Even though Davis is currently out of action with a back injury, he’d like to sign with a team so he can prepare for the season mentally by learning his new team’s playbook and players whilst healing up. All three potential suitors could possibly give Davis a starting position judging by their current rosters.
Los Angeles native Davis became a free agent earlier this week after no teams bid on him after he was amnestied by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Sources told the Chicago Tribune that reigning MVP Derrick Rose will sign a five-year contract extension worth $94 million.
According to the Tribune, Rose said: “I don’t play for money, I play to win.”
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The Phoenix Suns have waived Mickael Pietrus, according to ESPN. Pietrus was traded to the Toronto Raptors earlier in the year for a conditional second-round pick but he failed his physical due to a troublesome knee and so the trade was rescinded.
According to Mark Stein, Pietrus and his agent reached a buyout agreement with the Suns meaning he will become an unrestricted free agent and will be able to sign with a contender/team of his choice after clearing waivers.
His best season came in 2006 at Golden State when he scored 11.1 points per game and grabbed 4.5 rebounds whilst shooting .488 from three-point range.
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