Feb. 10, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Phoenix Suns center Jermaine O
The Golden State Warriors just keep loading up. On Tuesday afternoon, they added a couple more players that can contribute right away — if needed.
According to ESPNNewYork.com’s Jared Zwerling, the Warriors agreed in principle to a deal with free-agent point guard Toney Douglas.
"“Terms of Douglas’ contract weren’t immediately known.”“He was traded by the Houston Rockets to the Sacramento Kings in February in a six-player trade that sent 2012 No. 5 overall pick Thomas Robinson to Houston.”"
Golden State also added veteran power forward Jermaine O’Neal to their squad, ESPN’s Marc Stein reports.
One-year deal for O'Neal w/Golden State, helping Dubs fortify front line that has also added Marreese Speights to Bogut (and injured Ezeli)
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 9, 2013
Mbah a Moute traded to Sacramento
Ken Berger is reporting that the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade Luc Mbah a Moute to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a 2016 2nd round pick with right to swap picks in sign & trade.
Mbah a Moute has $9 million left on his contract over the next two years, and Milwaukee has a front-court logjam.
— Ken Berger (@KBergNBA) July 9, 2013
Turkoglu free?
Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that Hedo Turkoglu and the Orlando Magic are nearing an aggreement on a buyout that would allow Turkoglu to be a free agent (if he clears waivers).
Turkoglu is a nice veteran who — in the right system — can help a contending team.