Wagner makes return with Warriors
Dajuan Wagner, the #6 pick in the 2002 draft, has signed a two-year contract to play for the Golden State Warriors. After being plagued with injuries during his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Warriors head coach Don Nelson is hoping that Wagner will be able to add another scorer to the team.
The New Orleans-Oklahoma City Hornets are requesting to play in Oklahoma for another season after 2006-2007. The team is constantly being linked to rumors that the team will stay in Oklahoma City permanently, and if the team gets the option to stay another year things will look even more grim in New Orleans.
The Washington Wizards appear to have made their decision on Oleksiy Pecherov. Pecherov will spend at least another season overseas, where he will continue to play for a Ukranian team.
Shane Battier signed an endorsement deal with the shoe provider PEAK, a company in teammate Yao Ming’s homecountry China. Asian clothing company have been signing the sidekicks to the NBA’s stars, including Damon Jones — who has played next to both LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal over the past two seasons.
The Sacramento Kings received a $2 million donation for the team to buy a new arena. The team has been struggling to receive support, but there are no immediate plans to relocate.
Bonzi Wells may likely decide by the end of next week where he’ll play next season. Wells has met with several teams, but the most likely options are the Nuggets, Heat, or Bobcats.