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Shaq’s tribute to the king of pop

July 20, 2009 By: Ongai Category: Uncategorized

We aren’t sure if this is a new video by Shaquille O’neal done recently or if it’s an old video but just released recently since Shaq is still with Damon Jones and Miami Heat cheerleaders here but one thing’s for sure Shaq really has got moves and he is funny and crazy!

NBA Free Agent Update

July 09, 2009 By: Ongai Category: Around the NBA

Marcin Gortat signs offer sheet worth 5 years, $34 million; Gortat says he’ll be happy whether he stays or goes to Dallas. Orlando Sentinel

Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley wants to meet with Iverson and is seriously considering a one-year, $5 million offer, according to team insiders. Heisley’s renewed interest presents a sudden turn of events given the organization had all but decided to pass on Iverson. Commercial Appeal

Antonio McDyess, a 34-year-old veteran of 14 seasons, agreed Wednesday to terms of a free agent contract that will pair him with Duncan. Sources close to McDyess said the contract is for three seasons, starting at the full, mid-level exception to the NBA’s salary cap restrictions, $5.845 million. The third season is believed to be 50 percent guaranteed. MySanAntonio

The Bulls have agreed with free agent guard Jannero Pargo(notes) on a one-year deal worth approximately $2 million, a league source said Wednesday afternoon. Yahoo Sports

Center Zaza Pachulia agreed to terms with the Hawks on a new four-year deal worth an estimated $19 million, according to two people familiar with the situation. Atlanta Journal Constitution

Chris “Birdman” Andersen has reached a five-year deal to keep his high-flying, shot-blocking act with the Denver Nuggets. – ESPN

The 24-year-old Trevor Ariza agreed to join the Rockets last Thursday night, switching places with free agent Ron Artest, who left Houston to play for the Lakers. ESPN

Ron Artest signed Wednesday with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and received a five-year deal worth about $33 million, according to his agent, David Bauman. Yahoo Sports

Rasheed Wallace is officially a Boston Celtic. The Celtics signed the 34-year-old free agent to a two-year deal using the mid-level exception. Boston.com

The Mavericks have announced that they have signed 6-6, 193-pound guard Quinton Ross, a local who played at Dallas’ Kimball High School and SMU. Dallas News

The Toronto Raptors signed Andrea Bargnani to a new contract; a five-year, $50-million (US) extension that will kick in next season. The Globe and Mail

The Hawks agreed to terms on a three-year, $18 million deal with veteran point guard Mike Bibby. Atlanta Journal Constitution

Wallace agrees to sign with the Celtics

July 06, 2009 By: Ongai Category: Basketball News

The Boston Celtics are stronger on both ends of the floor with Wallace

In what appears to be a very crazy off season in the NBA, the Boston Celtics and the camp of Rasheed Wallace makes it even crazier. Wallace is expected to get a two-year deal using the mid-level exception (expected to be about $5.6 million to $5.8 million).

The Celtics All-Star trio of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce, owner Wyc Grousbeck, coach Doc Rivers, and president Danny Ainge met with Wallace last week.

Once Wallace signs the contract, the Boston Celtics will be one of the favorites to win the East or at least challenge the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic. As we know the Cavs and the Magic improved their lineup this off season in order to rise above a much improved Eastern Conference.

Will the Celtics sign Big Baby Davis?

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