Free agent negotiation period begins at noon

Darin Gantt

CHARLOTTE - Today, teams can start talking. And as usual, some deals will likely come fast and with big numbers attached.

At noon, the league's negotiation period begins for the year, allowing teams to begin the process of free agency officially. Deals can't become official until the start of the league year on Wednesday at 4 p.m., though there are generally reports of agreements before that ti