Center, Hawks come to terms

Web-posted 07/09/09

The Atlanta Hawks have reached an agreement to re-sign center Zaza Pachulia to a four-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Hawks, Bibby strike a deal

Web-posted 07/08/09

The Atlanta Hawks have reached an agreement to re-sign Mike Bibby to a three-year deal.

Raptors confirm acquisition of forward Turkoglu
Web-posted 7/09/2009
The Toronto Raptors got their top offseason target — thanks to some help from Chris Bosh — finalizing the acquisition of Hedo Turkoglu on Thursday.

Marion to Mavs, Stackhouse to Griz in complex deal
Web-posted 7/09/2009
The way Jerry Stackhouse's contract was structured, the Dallas Mavericks knew they could parlay him into a key player for next season. As it turned out, a lot of teams benefited.

Pacers sign top pick Tyler Hansbrough
Web-posted 7/09/2009
The Indiana Pacers have signed Tyler Hansbrough, the former North Carolina star who was the team's top pick in the NBA draft.

Pistons retool by signing Gordon, Villanueva
Web-posted 7/09/2009
These aren't the same, old Detroit Pistons. Twentysomethings Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva joined the Pistons on Wednesday, signaling the start of a new era for a new-look franchise.

Artest joins Lakers; Celtics, Spurs upgrade
Web-posted 7/09/2009
Finally a Laker, Ron Artest won't guarantee another ring for his new team. Especially not since some recent NBA champions made moves that could get them back to the top.

Boston Celtics sign Rasheed Wallace
Web-posted 7/09/2009
Rasheed Wallace is joining Boston's Big Three as the Celtics hope the four-time All-Star will help them recapture the NBA championship.

Pistons pick John Kuester as new coach
Web-posted 7/09/2009
The Detroit Pistons have picked Cavaliers assistant John Kuester (QUEUE'-ster) as their new head coach.

Reports: Cavaliers, Varejao reach deal
Web-posted 7/09/2009
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Anderson Varejao reportedly have agreed on a six-year contract that could be worth as much as $50 million.

Raptors re-sign former No. 1 pick Bargnani
Web-posted 7/09/2009
The Toronto Raptors new core is taking shape. The Raptors re-signed former No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani to a five-year, $50 million contract extension Wednesday, as they also closed in on a deal with free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu.

Union upset with NBA's salary cap warning to teams
Web-posted 7/09/2009
The NBA players' association is upset with the league over a warning it sent teams projecting a significant decrease in the 2010-11 salary cap.

Artest gets his wish, finally becomes a Laker
Web-posted 7/09/2009
Ron Artest signed Wednesday with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, the team he wanted to join for years.