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In this March 14, 2010, photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Delonte West(notes) shoots during an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Cleveland. The Cavaliers completed their first post-LeBron James(notes) personnel move on Monday night, July 26, trading West and point guard Sebastian Telfair(notes) to the Minnesota Timberwolves for point guard Ramon Sessions(notes), 7-footer Ryan Hollins(notes) and a future second-round pick.
Minnesota Timberwolves July 26, 2010
Basketball player Wesley Matthews(notes) speaks during a news conference after it is announced that he has signed with Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, July 21, 2010. The Blazers have reached an agreement with restricted free agent Matthews, a deal that was solidified when the Utah Jazz did not match Portland's offer for the shooting guard.
Utah Jazz July 21, 2010
Raja Bell(notes) smiles during a news conference Monday, July 19, 2010, in Salt Lake City. Bell has signed a contract with the Utah Jazz, saying he's happy to return to the NBA basketball team. The 33-year-old shooting guard says his left wrist recovered from surgery last year and is fine.
Utah Jazz July 19, 2010
FILE - In this April 30, 2010 photo, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant(notes), left, passes off to a teammate from under the basket, in front of Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(notes), right, in the fourth quarter of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, in Oklahoma City. Durant is considered a lock to make the US team that will compete at the world championships Aug. 28-Sept. 12 in Turkey.
Denver Nuggets July 19, 2010
Former Oklahoma City Thunder assistant general manager Rich Cho smiles while he is introduced as the Portland Trail Blazers new general manager in Portland, Ore., Monday, July 19, 2010.
Portland Trail Blazers July 19, 2010
Former Oklahoma City Thunder assistant general manager Rich Cho, speaks after he is introduced as the Portland Trail Blazers new general manager in Portland, Ore., Monday, July 19, 2010.
Portland Trail Blazers July 19, 2010
Memphis Grizzlies' Greivis Vasquez(notes) passes around Minnesota Timberwolves' Greg Stiemsma(notes) during an NBA Summer League basketball game in Las Vegas on Friday, July 16, 2010.
Minnesota Timberwolves July 16, 2010
Minnesota Timberwolves center Darko Milicic(notes) talks with reporters about his new four-year contract Friday, July 16, 2010 in Minneapolis. Milicic, of Serbia, joined the NBA basketball team late last season.
Minnesota Timberwolves July 16, 2010
Los Angeles Clippers' Sofoklis Schortsanitis tries to block Portland Trail Blazers' Armon Johnson(notes) during an NBA summer league basketball game in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 15, 2010.
Portland Trail Blazers July 16, 2010
Minnesota Timberwolves center Darko Milicic(notes) talks with reporters about his new four-year contract Friday, July 16, 2010 in Minneapolis. Milicic, of Serbia, joined the NBA basketball team late last season.
Minnesota Timberwolves July 16, 2010
FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2009, file photo, Utah Jazz guard Ronnie Brewer(notes) (9) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love(notes) during an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. A person familiar with the deal says Brewer, a free agent who finished last season with Memphis, has agreed to a contract with the Chicago Bulls. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Friday because it had not been announced.
Minnesota Timberwolves July 16, 2010
Los Angeles Clippers' Al-Farouq Aminu(notes) and Portland Trail Blazers' Luke Babbitt(notes) collide during an NBA summer league basketball game in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 15, 2010.
Portland Trail Blazers July 15, 2010
In this Jan. 27, 2010, photo, Houston Rockets' Luis Scola(notes) (4) grabs a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Houston. A person with knowledge of the deal says the Rockets have agreed to terms with restricted free agent Scola. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official and the team had not announced it.
Denver Nuggets July 15, 2010
New member of the Utah Jazz, Al Jefferson(notes), smiles after being introduced at the Jazz practice facility in Salt Lake City on Thursday July 15, 2010. Jefferson says he's excited to join a contender led by All-Star point guard Deron Williams(notes).
Utah Jazz July 15, 2010
New NBA Minnesota Timberwolves basketball forward Michael Beasley(notes) holds up his new jersey number during a news conference Thursday, July 15, 2010 in Minneapolis. Beasley was obtained in a trade with the Miami Heat.
Minnesota Timberwolves July 15, 2010
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