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MFFL · 07-18-2001, 08:27 PM

Well that didn't take long. Everything is back on track.

from espn.com
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Squabbling between lawyers from the NBA and the players' union kept some free agent activity -- but not all of it -- from moving forward Wednesday.

Salary cap progression
1995-96 $23 million
1996-97 $24.4 million

1997-98 $26.9 million
1998-99 $30 million
1999-00 $34 million
2000-01 $35.5 million
2001-02 $42.5 million

Several players signed contracts with new teams as an 18-day moratorium on free agent signings expired. Patrick Ewing went from Seattle to Orlando, Eddie Robinson moved from Charlotte to Chicago, and Tyronn Lue left the Lakers to play for Washington.

Other signings, including Horace Grant's move to Orlando, were held up while the attorneys from the league and the union argued over which revenue streams should be included in salary cap calculations.

The salary cap was temporarily raised from $35.5 million to $35.956 million early Wednesday, and it was later increased to $42.5 million after the league and union resolved their standoff.

"We worked through our differences and reached a mutually satisfactory agreement," said Joel Litkin, the NBA executive vice president of legal and business affairs.

The increase of $7 million from last season's cap of $35.5 million represented the largest year-to-year jump since the cap was instituted for the 1984-85 season. A year ago, the salary cap went up $1.5 million.

The future of Sacramento free agent forward Chris Webber remained uncertain, but he was expected to make his intentions known soon.

With Webber trying to decide whether to return to the Kings, sign with the Detroit Pistons or request a sign-and-trade deal sending him to another team, his agent, Fallasha Erwin, said he would make a statement on Webber's behalf around midnight ET.

"It's still an ongoing negotiation. We're still waiting for Chris on his deliberations, and we'll move forward at that time," Kings general manager Geoff Petrie said. "We're waiting for his group to update us on where they are."

The Kings were able to complete one move, re-signing Doug Christie to a seven-year, $48 million contract. Also staying with their former teams were Aaron McKie (76ers: seven years, $42 million), Jerome Williams (Raptors: seven years, $40.8 million), Nazr Mohammed (Hawks: five years, $25 million) and Milt Palacio (Celtics: two years, $1.43 million),

Three trades that were agreed to in principle were officially completed. Phoenix sent four-time All-Star Jason Kidd and center Chris Dudley to New Jersey for Stephon Marbury, Johnny Newman and Soumalia Samake.

Also, Detroit acquired forward Cliff Robinson from the Suns for forwards John Wallace and Jud Buechler. The Pistons also acquired the rights to forward Zeljko Rebraca from Toronto in exchange for a a 2002 second-round draft choice.

Trades sending Charles Oakley from Toronto to Chicago for Brian Skinner, and Shareef Abdur-Rahim from Memphis to Atlanta for Lorenzen Wright, Brevin Knight and Paul Gasol were delayed.

The Bulls were able to sign Robinson to an offer sheet that the Hornets have 15 days to match.

The 6-foot-9 forward played two seasons in Charlotte, averaging 17.3 minutes, 7.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. In the first round of the 2001 playoffs, he averaged 12 points and 4.7 rebounds against the Miami Heat.

He shot 50 percent or higher in 21 straight games from Feb. 2-March 23.

Ewing, who made $14 million with Seattle last season, will earn about $2.25 million with the Magic.

"It wasn't a money issue," Ewing said. "It's about being somewhere where you're wanted, somewhere where you can make a difference, somewhere where you can be happy."

Ewing, 38, and Grant, 36, would bring a combined 30 years of NBA experience to Orlando. Ewing is an 11-time All-Star, and Grant has four championship rings.

"We have a lot of talent on this team, but we did need some experience," said Orlando coach Doc Rivers, who played with Ewing for three seasons in New York. "We needed guys who have gone through the wars of the playoffs, who could tell our young guys what it's going to be like."

Lue, who played on Los Angeles' back-to-back NBA championship teams, signed a two-year deal.

"I had a great experience winning championships in L.A.," said Lue, who averaged 4.1 points in three seasons with the Lakers. "That was fun, but I came here to have a chance to play and grow with young players."

Lue is not yet sure if he'll have Michael Jordan as a teammate -- and neither is Jordan.

At a golf tournament in Long Grove, Ill., Jordan said he will make up his mind about a comeback later this summer.

"Give me another month and a half," Jordan said. "Middle of September."

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MFFL Guru Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 13,181	Well that didn't take long. Everything is back on track. from espn.com ------------------------------------------------------ Squabbling between lawyers from the NBA and the players' union kept some free agent activity -- but not all of it -- from moving forward Wednesday. Salary cap progression 1995-96 $23 million 1996-97 $24.4 million 1997-98 $26.9 million 1998-99 $30 million 1999-00 $34 million 2000-01 $35.5 million 2001-02 $42.5 million Several players signed contracts with new teams as an 18-day moratorium on free agent signings expired. Patrick Ewing went from Seattle to Orlando, Eddie Robinson moved from Charlotte to Chicago, and Tyronn Lue left the Lakers to play for Washington. Other signings, including Horace Grant's move to Orlando, were held up while the attorneys from the league and the union argued over which revenue streams should be included in salary cap calculations. The salary cap was temporarily raised from $35.5 million to $35.956 million early Wednesday, and it was later increased to $42.5 million after the league and union resolved their standoff. "We worked through our differences and reached a mutually satisfactory agreement," said Joel Litkin, the NBA executive vice president of legal and business affairs. The increase of $7 million from last season's cap of $35.5 million represented the largest year-to-year jump since the cap was instituted for the 1984-85 season. A year ago, the salary cap went up $1.5 million. The future of Sacramento free agent forward Chris Webber remained uncertain, but he was expected to make his intentions known soon. With Webber trying to decide whether to return to the Kings, sign with the Detroit Pistons or request a sign-and-trade deal sending him to another team, his agent, Fallasha Erwin, said he would make a statement on Webber's behalf around midnight ET. "It's still an ongoing negotiation. We're still waiting for Chris on his deliberations, and we'll move forward at that time," Kings general manager Geoff Petrie said. "We're waiting for his group to update us on where they are." The Kings were able to complete one move, re-signing Doug Christie to a seven-year, $48 million contract. Also staying with their former teams were Aaron McKie (76ers: seven years, $42 million), Jerome Williams (Raptors: seven years, $40.8 million), Nazr Mohammed (Hawks: five years, $25 million) and Milt Palacio (Celtics: two years, $1.43 million), Three trades that were agreed to in principle were officially completed. Phoenix sent four-time All-Star Jason Kidd and center Chris Dudley to New Jersey for Stephon Marbury, Johnny Newman and Soumalia Samake. Also, Detroit acquired forward Cliff Robinson from the Suns for forwards John Wallace and Jud Buechler. The Pistons also acquired the rights to forward Zeljko Rebraca from Toronto in exchange for a a 2002 second-round draft choice. Trades sending Charles Oakley from Toronto to Chicago for Brian Skinner, and Shareef Abdur-Rahim from Memphis to Atlanta for Lorenzen Wright, Brevin Knight and Paul Gasol were delayed. The Bulls were able to sign Robinson to an offer sheet that the Hornets have 15 days to match. The 6-foot-9 forward played two seasons in Charlotte, averaging 17.3 minutes, 7.2 points and 2.9 rebounds. In the first round of the 2001 playoffs, he averaged 12 points and 4.7 rebounds against the Miami Heat. He shot 50 percent or higher in 21 straight games from Feb. 2-March 23. Ewing, who made $14 million with Seattle last season, will earn about $2.25 million with the Magic. "It wasn't a money issue," Ewing said. "It's about being somewhere where you're wanted, somewhere where you can make a difference, somewhere where you can be happy." Ewing, 38, and Grant, 36, would bring a combined 30 years of NBA experience to Orlando. Ewing is an 11-time All-Star, and Grant has four championship rings. "We have a lot of talent on this team, but we did need some experience," said Orlando coach Doc Rivers, who played with Ewing for three seasons in New York. "We needed guys who have gone through the wars of the playoffs, who could tell our young guys what it's going to be like." Lue, who played on Los Angeles' back-to-back NBA championship teams, signed a two-year deal. "I had a great experience winning championships in L.A.," said Lue, who averaged 4.1 points in three seasons with the Lakers. "That was fun, but I came here to have a chance to play and grow with young players." Lue is not yet sure if he'll have Michael Jordan as a teammate -- and neither is Jordan. At a golf tournament in Long Grove, Ill., Jordan said he will make up his mind about a comeback later this summer. "Give me another month and a half," Jordan said. "Middle of September."