2009 NBA Free Agency: Updated
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Chris Andersen - Denver Nuggets (5 years/$26M)
It was vital that the Nuggets re-sign Andersen, and they did. Andersen's surprise season last year was rewarded with a long-term deal worth approximately$26 million. With the defense and energy he brings, he's well worth it.
Trevor Ariza - Houston Rockets (5 years/$33M)
Essentially, the Rockets traded Artest for Ariza. With Yao Ming potentially out for the season and Tracy McGrady's uncertain future, Houston could have used a scorer. And while Ariza shot the ball well in the playoffs, he's far from a go-to guy. His youth, athleticism, and defensive tenacity will fit in well in Houston, but unless they make another move, expect the Rockets to struggle. 
Ron Artest - Los Angeles Lakers (3 years/$18M)
His unpredictable nature might worry some, but I love this move for L.A...as long as they re-sign Odom as well. With Artest and Odom alongside Kobe, Gasol, and Bynum, the Lakers have the most talented team in basketball. Odom and the Lakers are reportedly far apart in their negotiations; if they lose both Odom and Ariza, the Lakers are left with a void that Artest cannot fill on his own.
Matt Barnes - Orlando Magic (2 years/$3.2M)
Barnes will replace some of that versatility at SF that the Magic lost with Turkoglu's departure. He could also become the primary ball-handler behind Jameer Nelson.
Brandon Bass - Orlando Magic (4 years/$18M)
Bass is a strong, athletic power forward that can provide added toughness inside. Rashard Lewis gets most of the minutes at PF, but with Bass in the fold, the Magic can use more of a classic lineup when they need to. He'll produce more than any frontcourt reserve did last year in Orlando.
Mike Bibby - Atlanta Hawks (3 years/$18M)
Atlanta's recent acquisition of Jamal Crawford for two backup point guards was a steal for the Hawks, and re-signing Bibby gives them a much stronger backourt than they had at the beginning of last year. While Crawford isn't a point guard, both he and Bibby have grown accustomed to starting at the 1. Depending on what happens with Marvin Williams (restricted), they could start at the same time.
The Hawks have also reportedly re-signed Zaza Pachulia for four years. The amount is undisclosed.
Dejuan Blair - San Antonio Spurs (2 years/$2.7M)
After an inexplicable fall on Draft Night, Blair has fallen into the perfect situation. His toughness and rebounding will be welcome additions to a team that has catapulted itself back toward the top of the Western Conference, and Blair will benefit from the tutelage of perhaps the greatest PF of all-time.
Shannon Brown - Los Angeles Lakers (2 years/$4.2M)
Fisher is getting old, and Brown brings size and athleticism that compliment his fellow Lakers PGs well.
Marquis Daniels - Boston Celtics (terms undisclosed)
The only thing we know for sure is that Daniels will be playing for the Celtics next year, either as part of a sign-and-trade that should be completed soon or as an outright free agent signing. The Celtics continue to bolster their bench in the hopes of reclaiming the title they won in 2008.
Drew Gooden - Dallas Mavericks (1 year/$4.5M)
Gooden announced via Twitter that he will be signing with the Mavericks. The deal is for $4.5M, but with incentives could be worth more than $5M. After losing out on Gortat, Gooden will help sure up the weak Mavs' frontcourt.
Ben Gordon - Detroit Pistons (5 years/$55M)
Ben Gordon, Pistons
The Pistons got a first-class scorer and shooter who is only getting better. Against the Celtics, he played through a painful injury and showed that he's got what it takes to take and make big shots in the playoffs. The problem? The move makes little sense unless Dumars moves Rip Hamilton. You don't pay $11M per year for a backup.
Grant Hill - Phoenix Suns (2 years/$6.2M)
It made sense for Hill to stay in Phoenix. NY isn't ready to compete, and the Suns' training staff has Hill healthier than he's ever been - he played in all 82 games last year, the first time in his career that he didn't miss a game. Assurance that Nash and Stoudemire would be staying didn't hurt either.
In other news, the Suns signed Channing Frye to a two-year, $3.6 million dollar deal. Frye's game has declined every year since his rookie season, but Phoenix has a way of rejuvenating people.
Jarrett Jack - Toronto Raptors (4 years/$20M)
Jack is a good addition to a team that struggled last year without a backup PG. He played very well behind TJ Ford in Indiana and will do the same in Toronto behind Jose Calderon.
Dahntay Jones - Indiana Pacers (4 years/$11M)
Playing an important role in Denver's playoff run last season, the Nuggets knew they wouldn't get him as cheap as they had him. Re-signing Linas Kleiza should be next on the agenda for Denver, so letting Jones walk instead of overpaying him makes sense.
Jason Kidd - Dallas Mavericks (3 years/$25M)
Mark Cuban makes deals like he's playing with Monopoly money. This is way too much money for the 36-year-old Kidd. He averaged less than 10 points per game last year and can't guard anyone anymore. The move to retain Kidd puts the Mavs no closer to contention in the West.
The Mavs lost out on Marcin Gortat, whose offer sheet was matched by the Orlando Magic.
Jodie Meeks - Milwaukee Bucks (multi-year deal)
Meeks was the 41st overall pick and has reportedly received a deal from the Bucks, who are hoping that lighting strikes twice. Milwaukee found Michael Redd in the 2nd round (43rd overall) in the 2000 Draft and watched him turn into a star.
Antonio McDyess - San Antonio Spurs (2 years/$11.7M)
They couldn't land Rasheed, so the Spurs settled on another former Piston. McDyess can still produce and, along with Richard Jefferson, should help the Spurs challenge in the Western Conference. If they're healthy.
Andre Miller - Portland Trailblazers (terms undisclosed)
After all the sign-and-trade talk, the Sixers lose Miller and get nothing in return. It's a multi-year deal, but that's all that we know. While Iguodala has been the star in Philly, it's been Miller who's made the difference between lottery and playoffs the past two seasons. He's a big upgrade from Steve Blake and should help the Blazers improve in a big way.
Paul Millsap - Utah Jazz (4 years/$32M)
Reports say that the Jazz will match Portland's offer to Millsap, which all but ends the Carlos Boozer era in Utah. Millsap, 24, performed well as a starter last year in Boozer's absence (16 pts and 10.3 rebs per game) and will only get better.
Jamario Moon - Cleveland Cavaliers (2 years/$6M)
The Heat have elected not to match the offer Cleveland extended to Moon. He provides athleticism on the wing that the Cavs lacked last year, King James excluded. Adding Parker and Moon gives Cleveland bigger wings to match up with teams like Orlando, Boston, and the Lakers.
Lamar Odom - Los Angeles Lakers (4 years/$33M)
Odom has re-signed with the Lakers, who beat out the Heat for the 6'10 forward's services. With Odom in the fold, the Lakers are in prime position to keep the Larry O'Brien Trophy in the City of Angels.
Jannero Pargo - Chicago Bulls (1 year/$2M)
After a brief stint in Europe, Pargo has signed with Chicago as the third guard behind Rose and Hinrich.
Anthony Parker - Cleveland Cavaliers (2 years/$6M)
Cleveland's shooting guards were too small and struggled in the playoffs against the Magic. Signing Parker finally gives them a big two-guard to pair with LeBron and Mo Williams.
Theo Ratliff - San Antonio Spurs (terms undisclosed)
Ratliff adds more frontcourt depth to the Spurs, who continue their extreme makeover (Big Three not included).
Hedo Turkoglu - Toronto Raptors (5 years/$53M)
The positives: Turkoglu finally gets the money he deserves (probably more), and a frontcourt of Hedo, Chris Bosh, and Andrea Bargnani (who just got a contract extension) is intriguing. The negatives: His decision to leave Orlando, a team that made the NBA Finals last year and added a dangerous weapon in Vince Carter, was simply money-driven. A starting lineup of Nelson-Carter-Turk-Lewis-Howard would have been nightmarish for opponents to defend. Portland was a better option as well. The Blazers have a much better team than the Raptors, and Hedo would have fit perfectly in the starting SF slot.
Anderson Varejao - Cleveland Cavaliers (6 years/$50M)
For some reason, the Cavs like Varejao enough to give him north of $8M annually. He'll compliment Shaq nicely, but that's too much for a guy who makes his living on hustle and easy layups.
Charlie Villanueva - Detroit Pistons (5 years/$35M)
Villanueva's youth and versatility are a nice addition to Detroit's frontline, but there are questions about his work ethic, and he can't replace the defense that veterans Wallace and McDyess provided. Gordon and Villanueva are nice players, but Detroit has taken a significant step backwards. 
Rasheed Wallace, Celtcs
Rasheed Wallace - Boston Celtics (2 years/$11.7M)
Perhaps my favorite free agent signing to date, Wallace's arrival in Boston gives the Celtics a top-five that can compete with the Lakers (if Odom returns) for the best in basketball. It's a match made in heaven for both parties. The Celtics get an excellent defender who can stretch the defense with his shooting, and Wallace gets a team where he can settle into a smaller role. He was the missing piece to Detroit's title in 2004. Can he do the same for Boston?
Hakim Warrick - Milwaukee Bucks (1 year/$3M approx.)
Despite being courted by playoff teams like Cleveland and Philadelphia, Warrick has accepted a one-year offer from the Milwaukee Bucks. His choice is most likely based on the fact that he'll get more playing time in Milwaukee. In other Bucks' news, the team has released Bruce Bowen. Look for Bowen to land with a contender in the coming weeks.
Chris Wilcox - Detroit Pistons (2 years/$6M)
He's a nice addition for the Pistons, who've had perhaps the most active offseason of any team in the League. Wilcox brings some strength and athleticism to the Detroit frontline and should see significant minutes in the absence of Wallace, Antonio McDyess, and Amir Johnson.
Rumors:
- The Knicks are reportedly prepared to make a formal offer to Ramon Sessions as soon as Monday. They also claimed former Clipper PG Jason Williams off waivers and have until August 6th to make an offer. Williams is looking to resurrect his career after retiring in September of last year.
- Rashad McCants is looking for an offer, but hasn't received one thus far. He doesn't play defense and has had an up-and-down career, but any team in need of a scoring punch could use the former Tar Heel.
