Person with knowledge of deal tells AP that Desmond Mason could soon sign with KingsSeptember 17th, 2009 AP source: Desmond Mason close to deal with KingsFree-agent swingman Desmond Mason met with the Sacramento Kings this week and could sign as soon as Thursday. Mason took a physical after meeting with Kings officials in Sacramento on Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press.
Person familiar with deal: Pistons, Ben Wallace reunite, agree to $1.3 million, 1-year dealAugust 7th, 2009 AP source: Detroit Pistons, Wallace agree to dealDETROIT — A person with knowledge of the deal says Ben Wallace is coming back to the Detroit Pistons. Wallace will receive a $1.3 million, one-year deal, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract has not been signed.
Person familiar with deal says Red Sox agree to deal for Indians' All-Star Victor MartinezJuly 31st, 2009 AP Source: Red Sox, Indians agree to Martinez dealThe Boston Red Sox have agreed to a deal to acquire All-Star slugger Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians. A person familiar with Friday's trade told The Associated Press the Indians would receive right-hander Justin Masterson and minor league pitchers Nick Hagadone and Bryan Price.
Gordon chooses not to have second procedure to deal with balky backJuly 25th, 2009 Gordon won't have second procedure on backINDIANAPOLIS — Jeff Gordon says he has decided not to have a second procedure to deal with an achy back and instead will try to deal with the pain. The NASCAR star said Saturday during qualifying for Sunday's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway that the first procedure didn't help much and he doesn't see the point in having another injection of anti-inflammatory medication.
Carolina Hurricanes agree to deals with D Alberts, pair of prospectsJuly 16th, 2009 Hurricanes agree to deals with 3 playersRALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have added some needed size to their blue line.
Person with knowledge of decision tells AP that F Brandon Bass leaving Dallas for OrlandoJuly 11th, 2009 AP source: F Brandon Bass headed to MagicDALLAS — A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Mavericks forward Brandon Bass is headed to Orlando. Bass agreed Friday to sign with the Magic, according to the person, who was granted anonymity because the Magic had not made an announcement.
Mavericks to acquire F Shawn Marion from RaptorsJuly 9th, 2009 DALLAS — A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks will acquire forward Shawn Marion from Toronto. The trade is not official, but the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday it should be completed.
Pistons sign Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva as Detroit ramps up roster overhaulJuly 9th, 2009 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — These aren't the same, old Detroit Pistons.
Person familiar with negotiations says Pistons are nearing an agreement with KuesterJuly 8th, 2009 AP Source: Pistons & John Kuester nearing a dealDETROIT — The Detroit Pistons are close to ending their search for a new boss on the bench. The Pistons and John Kuester were nearing an agreement Tuesday night to make him their coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Person familiar with negotiations: Hawks reach agreement to re-sign Mike Bibby to 3-year dealJuly 7th, 2009 AP source: Hawks reach deal with BibbyATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks are keeping the point guard who has led the team to two straight playoff appearances. The Hawks and Mike Bibby have reached an agreement on a three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday.
Free agent forward Charlie Villanueva tweets he'll sign with Pistons on WednesdayJuly 7th, 2009 Villanueva tweets he'll sign with PistonsDETROIT — Charlie Villanueva posted a message on his Twitter account, informing his followers he will sign with the Detroit Pistons. He and Ben Gordon agreed to five-year contracts with the Pistons, a person with the knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press last week.
Person with knowledge of deal: Piston agree to deals with free agents Gordon and VillanuevaJuly 2nd, 2009 AP Source: Pistons land FAs Gordon and VillanuevaDETROIT — The Detroit Pistons wanted to add talent and get younger this offseason. On the first day of free agency, Detroit did both.
Person tells the AP that Bulls' Ben Gordon meeting with Detroit Pistons president Joe DumarsJuly 1st, 2009 Source: Pistons meet with Bulls' Ben GordonDETROIT — A person tells The Associated Press that Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon is in talks with the Detroit Pistons about joining the team. Pistons spokesman Kevin Grigg declined comment on Gordon's situation Wednesday, saying there's an NBA moratorium on discussing free-agent matters.
Teams close to deal to send Nets' Carter to Magic, person with knowledge of talks saysJune 26th, 2009 AP Source: Nets close to dealing Carter to MagicEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Nets are in talks to send Vince Carter to his home town of Orlando and the Eastern Conference champion Magic, a person with knowledge of the talks tells The Associated Press.
Person with knowledge of the deal: Timberwolves to trade Ty Lawson to Denver NuggetsJune 26th, 2009 AP Source: Wolves agree to trade Lawson to DenverDENVER — The Denver Nuggets have traded a future first-round draft pick to Minnesota for the rights to North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson, according to a person familiar with the deal. The Nuggets, who lacked a first-round pick for the fourth straight year, landed Lawson in exchange for a future first-round pick they had acquired from Charlotte last year, according to the person, who confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the league hadn't announced the trade.
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