Toronto took who they had their eye on all along, although there were rumors they could still trade down and get him. On July 1, 2006 Toronto signed Bargnani to a two year $9,340,080 contract with two more years worth $11,703,931 at the team's option. Toronto picked up that option. Andrea started off his rookie season coming off the bench, but was soon a vital part of the team's rotation.
Chicago traded the rights to LaMarcus Aldridge and a 2007 second round draft pick to Portland for the rights to Tyrus Thomas and Viktor Khryapa. Portland really wanted Aldridge, and didn't want to take the chance that he would be gone at four, although it looks like he might have still been available. On July 4, 2006 Portland signed Aldridge to a two year, $9,340,080 contract with two more years worth $11,703,931 at the team's option. Aldridge had shown signs of brilliance during his rookie season, just a taste of what is to come.
Morrison will have an immediate impact in the NBA. The Charlotte execs were playing it cool and not letting on they had their eye on him, instead talking about Rudy Gay and Brandon Roy. On July 6, 2006 Charlotte signed Morrison to a two year, $7,504,560 contract with two more years worth $10,004,027 at the team's option. Adam was a starter off and on for Charlotte during his rookie campaign.
Chicago traded the rights to LaMarcus Aldridge and a 2007 second round draft pick to Portland for the rights to Tyrus Thomas and Viktor Khryapa. Thomas seemed to be Chicago's man all along, and they traded down to get him and picked up another player! On August 1, 2006, Chicago signed him to the rookie max salary.
Rumor had them taking the other Williams, Marcus, because they needed PG help, but they will turn to the free agent market for that. On July 10, 2006 Atlanta signed Williams to a two year, $6,127,080 contract with two more years worth $7,698,188 at the team's option. They exercised their option.
Minnesota traded the rights to Brandon Roy to Portland for the rights to Randy Foye and cash. Portland comes up with two top prospects in Roy and Aldridge. Roy has the potential to be the top player in the draft, and he certainly has top three potential. On July 4, 2006 Portland signed Roy to a two year, $5,565,000 contract with two more years worth $6,995,056 at the team's option. Roy was viewed as one of the most NBA-ready players in the draft, and I guess people were right as he was named Rookie of the Year.
Portland traded Sebstian Telfair, Theo Ratliff, and a 2008 seconnd round draft pick to Boston for Dan Dickau, Raef LaFrentz, and the rights to Randy Foye, then Portland traded the rights to Randy Foye and cash to Minnesota for the rights to Brandon Roy. Boston decided to go for a more established PG in Telfair, and Portland swings a deal to get Minnesota a floor leader for their future. On July 5, 2006 Minnesota signed Foye to a two year, $4,880,080 contract with two more years worth $6,391,321 at the team's option.
We thought they were looking for a combo guard, but a top tier talent falls to them. Gay could turn out to be one of the better long term players in the draft. On July 12, 2006 Memphis traded Shane Battier to Houston for Stromile Swift and the rights to Gay. On July 12, 2006 Memphis signed Gay to a two year, $4,653,450 contract with two more years worth $5,860,397 at the team's option.Almost every mock draft in the world had him going here. On July 7, 2006 Golden State signed Patrick O'Bryant to a two year, $4,278,120 contract with two more years worth $5,391,563 at the team's option.
Seattle really reached to get this guy. He's a project and they already have a couple of those. On July 10, 2006 Seattle signed Sene to a two year, $4,064,160 contract with two more years worth $5,124,210 at the team's option.
I like this pick. Redick's value seems to have slipped lately, but I think he will still contribute big time right away, and Orlando is a good situation for him. On July 7, 2006 Orlando signed Redick to a two year, $3,860,880 contract with two more years worth $4,979,128 at the team's option.
On July 5, 2006 New Orleans signed Armstrong to a two year, $3,667,800 contract with two more years worth $4,833,998 at the team's option.Philadelphia traded the rights to Thabo Sefolosha to Chicago for the rights to Rodney Carney, a 2007 2nd round draft pick, and $1 million. On August 1, 2006, Chicago signed him to the rookie max salary.
On July 11, 2006 Utah signed Brewer to a two year, $3,310,440 contract with two more years worth $4,551,841 at the team's option.
On July 5, 2006 New Orleans signed Simmons to a two year, $3,144,600 contract with two more years worth $4,414,411 at the team's option.
Philadelphia traded the rights to Thabo Sefolosha to Chicago for the rights to Rodney Carney, a 2007 2nd round draft pick, and $1 million. On July 9, 2006 Philadelphia signedCarney to a two year, $2,987,520 contract with two more years worth $4,195,696 at the team's option.On July 6, 2006 Indiana signed Williams to a two year, $2,838,120 contract with two more years worth $3,989,027 at the team's option.
On July 5, 2007 Washington finally signed Oleksiy Pecherov to a 2 year, $2,792,520 contract with two more years worth $3,927,910 at the team's option.
On July 4, 2006 Sacramento signed Douby to a two year, $2,574,840 contract with two more years worth $3,624,682 at the team's option.
I don't even need to say that this one is the worst pick in the first round. Maybe the worst first rounder since Frederick Weis. On July 5, 2006 New York signed Balkman to a two year, $2,387,880 contract with two more years worth $3,482,337 at the team's option.
Phoenix traded the rights to Rajon Rondo, Brian Grant, and cash to Boston for Cleveland's first round draft pick (top 10 protected) in 2007. On July 4, 2006 Boston signed Rondo to a two year, $2,372,880 contract with two more years worth $3,410,002 at the team's option.
Marcus is the annual slippery slider award winner after a few teams in the lottery passed on a PG, or traded their pics (ie Atlanta, Houston and Boston). On July 12, 2006 New Jersey signed Marcus to a two year, $2,278,080 contract with two more years worth $3,339,365 at the team's option.Another steal for the Nets who have really improved their bench. Boone could have been flirting with the lottery, but instead goes to a playoff team. On July 12, 2006 New Jersey signed Josh to a 2 year, $2,187,000 contract with two more years worth $3,269,088 at the team's option.
On July 7, 2006 Memphis signed Lowry to a two year, $2,099,400 contract with two more years worth $3,198,517 at the team's option.
On July 7, 2006 Cleveland signed Brown to a two year, $2,015,400 contract with two more years worth $3,128,605 at the team's option.
The predraft camp and workouts had his stock skyrocketing, but he ended going right about where he was predicted before all that hype began! On July 5, 2006 The LA Lakers signed Farmar to a two year, $1,948,680 contract with two more years worth $3,027,240 at the team's option.
In cash conscience move, Phoenix traded the rights to Sergio Rodriguez to Portland for $3 million. On July 20, 2006 Portland signed Sergio Rodriguez to a two year, $1,892,400 contract with two more years worth $2,940,835 at the team's option
On July 1, 2006 Dallas signed Ager to a two year, $1,880,880 contract with two more years worth $2,924,044 at the team's option.
On July 5, 2006 New York signed Collins to a two year, $1,867,200 contract with two more years worth $2,902,502 at the team's option.
Freeland was relatively unknown a few weeks before the draft, and actually was mistakenly left off the first Early Entry list, before the NBA corrected it. He should not only be a good prospect, he could provide some help right away.
Second Round
Unlike in past years, there really weren't any clear cut first round choices that slipped to the second round, allowing most teams to go with their original plans. Portland traded the rights to James White to Indiana for the rights to Alexander Johnson, a seconnd round draft pick in 2007, and a second round draft pick in 2008. On July 6, 2006 Indiana signed White to a two year contract.
Houston pulls another player out of the blue, not on many people's radar. On July 26, 2006 Houston signed Steve Novak.
On July 12, 2006 Atlanta signed Jones to a contract.
On July 13, 2006 the Clippers signed him to a contract.
Tucker becomes the first underclassmen taken in the second round, after seniors took up the first four slots. Toronto signed him to a contract.
On September 1, 2006 Minnesota signed him to a contract.
Minnesota traded the rights to Bobby Jones to Philadelphia for a future second round draft pick and cash. On July 9, 2006 Philadelphia signed Jones to a two year, minimum contract.
On July 3, 2006 Milwaukee signed Noel to a contract.
On July 8, 2006 Orlando signed Augustine to a contract.
On July 7, 2006 Cleveland signed Gibson to a contract.
New Orleans signed him to a contract.
Eliyahu attempts to become the first Israeli born player in the NBA. Orlando traded the rights to Lior Eliyahu to Houston for cash.
Portland traded the rights to James White to Indiana for the rights to Alexander Johnson, a second round draft pick in 2007, and a seconnd round draft pick in 2008, then Portland traded the rights to Alexander Johnson to Memphis for a future sescond round draft pick. On July 19, 2006 Memphis signed Alexander Johnson to a contract.
Utah signed him to a contract.
Denver traded the rights to Leon Powe to Boston for a 2007 second round draft pick. On July 18, 2006 Boston signed Powe to a two year contract with the second year at the team's option.
Charlotte signed him to a contract.
The LA Lakers traded the rights to Check Samb to Detroit for Maurice Evans.
New Jersey signed him to a contract.
Toronto traded the rights to Edin Bavcic to Philadelphia for cash.
Dallas traded the rights to J.R. Pinnock to the LA Lakers for Miami's second round draft pick in 2007. The Lakers signed him to a contract.