PHILADELPHIA - July 04: NBA Legend Daryl Dawkins judges the Sprite Slam Dunk contest as part of NBA Nation tour on July 04, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - July 04: Gill Morrow (L) and 1st place winner Robert McKee (R) pose for a photograph at the Sprite Slam Dunk contest as part of NBA Nation tour on July 04, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - July 04: NBA Legend Daryl Dawkins (L) poses for a photograph with 1st place winner Robert Mckee (R) at the Sprite Slam Dunk contest as part of NBA Nation tour on July 04, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Orlando Magic basketball player Vince Carter(notes) prepares to drive a pace car prior to the start of the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Saturday, July 4, 2009.

PHILADELPHIA - July 04: Hakim Warrick(notes) #21 of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a photograph with a young fan at the Sprite Slam Dunk contest as part of NBA Nation on July 04, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - July 04: A Participant in the Sprite Slam Dunk contest dunks the basketball as part of NBA Nation tour on July 04, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - July 04: Detail of Sprite Logo at the Sprite Slam Dunk contest as part of NBA Nation tour on July 04, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA - July 04: Hakim Warrick(notes) #21 of the Memphis Grizzlies poses for a photograph with a young fans at the Sprite Slam Dunk contest as part of NBA Nation on July 04, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 04: Vince Carter(notes), NBA star, drives the official pace car prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 51st Annual Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 4, 2009 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Volatile veteran forward Ron Artest(notes), seen here in action in May 2009, is poised to join the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, agreeing to a three-year deal, the Los Angeles Times reported on Friday.

FILE - In this May 6, 2009, file photo, Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest(notes), right, has words for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(notes) during Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoff series in Los Angeles. Artest is joining Bryant and the Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season. Bauman said the final details are still being worked out, but could be finished as early as Thursday night, July 2, 2009.

FILE - In this March 16, 2009, file photo, Houston Rockets forward Ron Artest(notes) smiles after a play during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans. Artest is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to various media reports Thursday, July 2, 2009.

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

ORLANDO , FL - JULY 2: Ryan Anderson(notes) of the Orlando Magic poses for a portrait on July 2, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Shaquille O'Neal(notes), seen here in June 2009, says he wants to play another three years in the National Basketball Association and use that time to help Cleveland win a championship and end the city's title drought.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal(notes) arrives at his introductory news conference at the Cavaliers practice facility in Independence, Ohio, Thursday, July 2, 2009. O'Neal was acquired by the Cavs from the Phoenix Suns in a June 25 trade.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal(notes) listens to a question at the O'Neal introductory news conference at the Cavaliers practice facility in Independence, Ohio, Thursday, July 2, 2009. O'Neal was acquired by the Cavs from the Phoenix Suns in a June 25 trade.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal(notes) answers a question at the O'Neal introductory news conference at the Cavaliers practice facility in Independence, Ohio, Thursday, July 2, 2009. O'Neal was acquired by the Cavs from the Phoenix Suns in a June 25 trade.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal(notes) listens as Cavs head coach Mike Brown answers a question at the O'Neal introductory news conference at the Cavaliers practice facility in Independence, Ohio, Thursday, July 2, 2009. O'Neal was acquired by the Cavs from the Phoenix Suns in a June 25 trade.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal(notes), center, laughs along with Cavs general manager Danny Ferry, foreground and head coach Mike Brown at the O'Neal introductory news conference at the Cavaliers practice facility in Independence, Ohio, Thursday, July 2, 2009. O'Neal was acquired by the Cavs from the Phoenix Suns in a June 25 trade.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal(notes) laughs with Cavs General Manager Danny Ferry after showing Ferry a photo he downloaded from the Internet of a play from Ferry's playing days in the NBA at the O'Neal introductory news conference at the Cavaliers practice facility in Independence, Ohio, Thursday, July 2, 2009. O'Neal was acquired by the Cavs from the Phoenix Suns in a June 25 trade.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O'Neal(notes) accepts his Cavs jersey from Patrick Powell, 13, left, of Cleveland and James Robinson, 14, also of Cleveland at the O'Neal introductory news conference at the Cavaliers practice facility in Independence, Ohio, Thursday, July 2, 2009. O'Neal was acquired by the Cavs from the Phoenix Suns in a June 25 trade. The boys are from the St. Martin de Porres Family Center in Cleveland.

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 enters the court through a path of young fans as he is introduced as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: General Manager Danny Ferry and head coach Mike Brown share a laugh with Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 as he is introduced as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 is formally introduced as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 answers questions from the media after he was introduced as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 addresses the media as he is introduced as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 shows his new General Manager Danny Ferry the results of his Google search of the name Danny Ferry as he is introduced as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 holds up his new jersey as he was formally introduced as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 shows his new General Manager Danny Ferry the results of his Google search of the name Danny Ferry as he is introduced as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 poses with some kids from St. Martin De Porres after he was introduced as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

INDEPENDENCE, OH- JULY 02: Shaquille O'Neal(notes) #33 throws out some t-shirts alongside young fans at the conclusion of his introduction as a new Cleveland Cavalier at The Cleveland Clinic Courts on July 2, 2009 in Independence, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

FILE -- This is a Jan. 19, 2000 file photo showing Michael Jordan smiling as he answers questions from the media at the MCI Center in Washington. President Barack Obama was asked straight out on Thursday, July 2, 2009: Kobe or Michael? "Oh, Michael," Obama answered in an interview with The Associated Press.

FILE -- Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd(notes) is shown during Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal against the Denver Nuggets, in Dallas. NBA free agency opens with the Mavericks expected to try to re-sign Jason Kidd, one of the hottest free-agents on the market when it comes to point guards.

FILE -- This April 15, 2009 file photo shows Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd(notes) bringing the ball down court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Dallas. NBA free agency opens with the Mavericks expected to try to re-sign Jason Kidd, one of the hottest free-agents on the market when it comes to point guards.

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2008 file photo, Ohio State's B.J. Mullens(notes) (32) dunks the ball as Samford's Bryan Friday, left, looks on during the first half of a college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Mullens is a first-round NBA draft pick eyeing his future with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

In this Feb. 11, 2009, photo, Milwaukee Bucks' Charlie Villanueva(notes) dunks during an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Milwaukee. A person with the knowledge of the negotiations says the Detroit Pistons have agreed in principle to contracts with free agents Ben Gordon(notes) and Villanueva.

FILE - In this March 14, 2009, file photo, Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon(notes) goes for a 3-point basket against New Orleans Hornets during an NBA basketball game in Chicago. A person with the knowledge of the negotiations says the Detroit Pistons have agreed in principle to contracts with free agents Gordon and Charlie Villanueva(notes).

-- FILE -- In this June 4, 2009, file photo, Orlando Magic forward Marcin Gortat(notes) (13) dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball finals in Los Angeles. Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey showed up at Gortat's home in Orlando just after midnight (Eastern time) Wednesday, July 1, 2009, virtually the minute teams were officially allowed to begin negotiating with free agents.

Kobe Bryant(notes), seen here in June 2009 and who guided the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA championship last month, decided not to nullify the last two years of his contract and will stay with the squad, the Lakers said on Wednesday.

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 file picture, Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon(notes) reacts after making a three-point shot against the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter during an NBA basketball game in Chicago. Gordon is an unrestricted free agent and was in Michigan on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 for talks with Detroit Pistons president for player personnel Joe Dumars, according to a person close to the talks.

FILE - In this March 28, 2009 file photo, Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer(notes) celebrates after making a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Salt Lake City. Boozer told the Jazz on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, that he would return to the team instead of opting out of the final year of his contract and becoming a free agent. Boozer is scheduled to make $12.7 million next season, his sixth with the Jazz.

FILE - In this March 28, 2009 file photo, Utah Jazz's Carlos Boozer(notes) celebrates after making a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Salt Lake City. Boozer told the Jazz on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, that he would return to the team instead of opting out of the final year of his contract and becoming a free agent. Boozer is scheduled to make $12.7 million next season, his sixth with the Jazz.

In this photo taken Tuesday, June 3, 2008, Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars talks to the media in Auburn Hills, Mich. The Detroit Pistons fired coach Michael Curry on Tuesday June 30, 2009, as the team started rebuilding from an unpopular trade, a sub-.500 record and an embarrassing first-round exit from the playoffs that ended its six-year streak of making it to the conference finals.

FILE - In this May 22, 2008 file photo, Detroit Pistons head coach Flip Saunders is shown during Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals in Boston. The Detroit Pistons fired coach Michael Curry on Tuesday June 30, 2009, as the team started rebuilding from an unpopular trade, a sub-.500 record and an embarrassing first-round exit from the playoffs that ended its six-year streak of making it to the conference finals. Last year, Dumars fired coach Flip Saunders after he led the team to the conference finals in each of his three seasons. Curry was an assistant under Saunders for one season.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant(notes) works with campers at his first annual basketball camp in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Durant says the two-hour workouts he's been doing on his old college campus this summer are strenuous enough that he sweats through his entire uniform by the time he's done. He's been taking a summer school class at the University of Texas this summer and working out with the Longhorns players when he can. (AP Photo)

In this May 11, 2009 photo, Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd(notes) (2) brings the ball down court against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal in Dallas. Free agency opens in the NBA on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, and Kidd is among the point guards garnering interest.

In this Feb. 19, 2009 photo, Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson(notes) shoots a free throw against the San Antonio Spurs in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich. Free agency opens in the NBA on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, and Iverson could provide instant offense for some NBA teams.

FILE - In this June 11, 2009 file photo, Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu(notes), from Turkey, celebrates a shot in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA basketball finals against the Los Angeles Lakers in Orlando, Fla. Free agency opens in the NBA on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, and the Magic appear likely to lose Turkoglu after trading for Vince Carter(notes) last week.

Michael Curry, seen here in April 2009, was fired on Tuesday as coach of the NBA's Detroit Pistons, his departure coming just one day before the start of the league's free agent signing period.

In this photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, San Antonio Spurs guard Michael Finley(notes) looks on against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver. Finley has told the Spurs he plans to return for another season, the team announced Tuesday June 30, 2009.

FILE - In this file photo from Thursday, May 14, 2009 released by the Jefferson County Sheriff's office, Crystal Taylor is shown after she was booked into the Jefferson County Correctional Center in Beaumont, Texas, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Taylor, 37, was arrested last week at Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki's(notes) house in Dallas. Nowitzki's former fiancee Crystal Taylor was transferred from a Texas jail to a lockup in Missouri on Tuesday June 30, 2009.

FILE - In this Thursday, May 7, 2009 file photo, Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki(notes), of Germany, takes question from reporters following a NBA playoff practice in Dallas. Nowitzki's former fiancee Crystal Taylor was transferred from a Texas jail to a lockup in Missouri on Tuesday June 30, 2009.

DALLAS - MARCH 17: (FILE PHOTO) Head coach Michael Curry of the Detroit Pistons during play against the Dallas Mavericks on March 17, 2009 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Pistons announced that fired Curry after just one season on June 30, 2009. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 13: (FILE PHOTO) Head coach Michael Curry of the Detroit Pistons looks across the court during the game against the Golden State Warriors on November 13, 2008 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The Pistons won 107-102. The Pistons announced that fired Curry after just one season on June 30, 2009. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

FILE - In this photo taken Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, Detroit Pistons head coach Michael Curry talks to forward Jason Maxiell(notes) during a game against the Chicago Bulls' during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 107-102. The Detroit Pistons have fired Michael Curry after his team went 39-43 in his first year as a head coach. Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said Tuesday June 30, 2009, a change was necessary.

FILE - In this April 10, 2009, Detroit Pistons head coach Michael Curry gestures during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich. The Detroit Pistons have fired Michael Curry after his team went 39-43 in his first year as a head coach. Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said Tuesday June 30, 2009, a change was necessary.

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2009 file photo, Detroit Pistons head coach Michael Curry shouts to his team during their NBA basketball game with the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore. The Detroit Pistons have fired Michael Curry after his team went 39-43 in his first year as a head coach. Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said Tuesday June 30, 2009, a change was necessary.

In this Tuesday, March 31, 2009 file photo, New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson(notes), left, confers with center David Lee(notes) while facing the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver. Lee and Nate Robinson become free agents on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, and the New York Knicks say they would like to keep both.

Yao Ming(notes), seen here in February. Chinese superstar center's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury, the team doctor for the NBA's Houston Rockets told the Houston Chronicle on Monday.

Spanish teen star Ricky Rubio(notes) (pictured on June 25) might not even make it to the NBA this season but his skills have sparked some NBA teams to try and obtain his rights from the patient Minnesota Timberwolves.

Yao Ming(notes) of the Houston Rockets gets treatment before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center, in May, in Houston, Texas.

ATLANTA - JUNE 29: Jamal Crawford(notes) #11 of the Atlanta Hawks speaks at a press conference on June 29, 2009 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

ATLANTA - JUNE 29: Jamal Crawford(notes) #11 of the Atlanta Hawks speaks at a press conference with Head Coach Mke Woodson (R) and GM Rick Sund (L) on June 29, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

ATLANTA - JUNE 29: Jamal Crawford(notes) #11 of the Atlanta Hawks speaks to the media after a press conference on June 29, 2009 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

ATLANTA - JUNE 29: Jamal Crawford(notes) #11 of the Atlanta Hawks speaks to the media after a press conference on June 29, 2009 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

ATLANTA - JUNE 29: Jamal Crawford(notes) #11 of the Atlanta Hawks speaks to the media after a press conference on June 29, 2009 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

ATLANTA - JUNE 29: Jamal Crawford(notes) #11 of the Atlanta Hawks (R) speaks with Dominique Wilkins after a press conference on June 29, 2009 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

ATLANTA - JUNE 29: Jamal Crawford(notes) #11 of the Atlanta Hawks poses for a photo with Head Coach Mke Woodson (R) and GM Rick Sund (L) at a press conference on June 29, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

ATLANTA - JUNE 29: Jamal Crawford(notes) #11 of the Atlanta Hawks smiles after a press conference on June 29, 2009 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

FILE - In this May 8, 2009, file photo, Houston Rockets center Yao Ming(notes), left, of China, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol(notes), right, of Spain, compete for a rebound during an NBA Western Conference playoff basketball game. Yao's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury. Dr. Tom Clanton, the Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday, June 29, 2009, that Yao's injury "has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening."

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2009, file photo, Houston Rockets' Yao Ming(notes), of China, shoots over Milwaukee Bucks' Dan Gadzuric(notes), of the Netherlands, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Milwaukee. Yao's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury. Dr. Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday, June 29, 2009, that Yao's injury "has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening."

FILE - In this May 8, 2009, file photo, Houston Rockets center Yao Ming(notes) (11), of China, walks off the court following the team's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of a second-round Western Conference NBA basketball playoff series in Houston. Yao's broken left foot could be a "career-threatening" injury. Dr. Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets' team physician, told the Houston Chronicle on Monday, June 29, 2009, that Yao's injury "has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career-threatening."

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 29: The Los Angeles Clippers number one draft pick Blake Griffin(notes) from the University of Oklahoma, poses in uniform for a photo shoot on June 29, 2009 at the Clippers Training Center in Playa Vista, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 29: The Los Angeles Clippers number one draft pick Blake Griffin(notes) (L) from the University of Oklahoma and current Clippers player Eric Gordan, speak to reporters during a press conference on June 29, 2009 at the Clippers Training Center in Playa Vista, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 29: The Los Angeles Clippers number one draft pick Blake Griffin(notes) from the University of Oklahoma, speaks to reporters during a press conference on June 29, 2009 at the Clippers Training Center in Playa Vista, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 29: The Los Angeles Clippers number one draft pick Blake Griffin(notes) from the University of Oklahoma, poses in uniform for a photo shoot on June 29, 2009 at the Clippers Training Center in Playa Vista, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 29: The Los Angeles Clippers number one draft pick Blake Griffin(notes) from the University of Oklahoma, poses in uniform for a photo shoot on June 29, 2009 at the Clippers Training Center in Playa Vista, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 29: The Los Angeles Clippers number one draft pick Blake Griffin(notes) from the University of Oklahoma, poses in uniform for a photo shoot on June 29, 2009 at the Clippers Training Center in Playa Vista, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - JUNE 29: The Los Angeles Clippers number one draft pick Blake Griffin(notes) from the University of Oklahoma, poses in uniform for a photo shoot on June 29, 2009 at the Clippers Training Center in Playa Vista, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)