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1999 NBA Free Agents - Central Division

The following is a breakdown of the free agent movement in the Central division:

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Atlanta Hawks
Signed Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Chris Crawford Atlanta F Multiyear contract; terms undisclosed
Came up big last year and Hawks rewarded him.
Lorenzen Wright L.A. Clippers C Terms undisclosed
Hawks land one of the best big guys on the market.
Unsigned Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Jeff Sheppard Atlanta G  
Mark West Atlanta C  
Lost Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Grant Long Atlanta F Terms undisclosed
Hawks think they have Wright stuff at forward.
Charlotte Hornets
Signed Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Todd Fuller Utah C Terms undisclosed
Eddie Robinson -- G Terms undisclosed
Unsigned Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Corey Beck Charlotte G  
Chucky Brown Charlotte F  
Chuck Person Charlotte F  
Charles Shackleford Charlotte F/C  
Chicago Bulls
Signed Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Will Perdue San Antonio C Terms undisclosed
Becomes Elton Brand's bodyguard.
B.J. Armstrong Chicago G One-year, $1 million
Bringing back B.J. good for PR.
Cory Carr Chicago G Terms undisclosed
Bulls go with youth, cut loose Ron Harper
Dickey Simpkins Chicago F Terms undisclosed
Bulls like his athleticism.
Fred Hoiberg Indiana G Terms undisclosed
Brings depth to backcourt.
Unsigned Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Cory Carr Chicago G  
Ron Harper Chicago G  
Andrew Lang Atlanta C  
Jeff Sanders Chicago F  
Dickey Simpkins Chicago F  
Bill Wennington Chicago C  
Players Lost 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Mark Bryant Chicago F Signed with Cleveland; terms undisclosed
He didn't fit in with rebuilding process.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Signed Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Mark Bryant Chicago F Terms undisclosed.
Gives Cavs some frontcourt experience off bench.
Cedric Henderson Cleveland F Three years, terms undisclosed
He and Lamond Murray will battle for playing time.
Lamond Murray L.A. Clippers F Signed with Clippers for 7 years, $25 million; traded to Cavs
Could battle with Wesley Person for time at small forward position.
Unsigned Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Earl Boykins Cleveland G  
Mitchell Butler Cleveland G  
Ryan Stack Cleveland F  
Players Lost 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Corie Blount Cleveland F Signed with Phoenix, terms undisclosed
He fills the Suns' biggest need -- frontcourt help.
Detroit Pistons
Signed Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Jud Buechler Detroit G One year, terms undisclosed
Pistons retain gritty reserve who can hit the 3-pointer.
Michael Curry Milwaukee G 5 years, $12 million
Grant Hill's buddy is an outstanding one-on-one defender.
Pooh Richardson L.A. Clippers G Terms undisclosed
Detroit gets experienced backup for Lindsey Hunter.
Terry Mills Miami F Terms undisclosed
Returns to site of his glory years.
Unsigned Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Charles O'Bannon Detroit G  
Khalid Reeves Detroit G  
Korleone Young Detroit F  
Players Lost 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Joe Dumars Detroit G Retired
Indiana Pacers
Player 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Mate Skelin Indiana C  
Players Lost 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Fred Hoiberg Indiana G Terms undisclosed
Didn't figure in to Pacers' plans.
Milwaukee Bucks
Signed Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
J.R. Reid L.A. Lakers F Multiyear deal, terms undisclosed
Beefs up the frontline after the trading of Gatling, Gilliam.
Haywoode Workman Milwaukee F Terms undisclosed
Steady ballhandler capable of running Karl's offense.
Unsigned Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Jerome Allen Milwaukee F  
Players Lost 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Dell Curry Milwaukee G Signed with Toronto for reported 3 years, $6 million
Thought they had him in the bag, but he bolted for more cash.
Michael Curry Milwaukee G Signed with Detroit; 5 years, $12 million
Lose one of the unsung heroes of last year's run to playoffs.
Toronto Raptors
Signed Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Dell Curry Milwaukee G Reported 3 years, $6 million
Raptors land the NBA's most accurate 3-point shooter last year.
Michael Stewart Toronto C Six years, terms undisclosed
Eases the exit of Wallace.
Charles Oakley Toronto F Three years, $18 million
Oak chose the money over shot at ring.
Muggsy Bogues Golden State G Terms undisclosed
Diminutive guard still has some fire.
Unsigned Players 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
Negele Knight Toronto G  
Paul Rogers Toronto C  
Reggie Slater Toronto F  
Players Lost 1998-99 Team Pos. Contract
John Wallace Toronto F Signed with New York for a reported 3 years, $6.4 million
Could afford to let him go with young, emerging talent.