| Jason Kidd, G, Dallas Mavericks | Friday 8/8, 1:47 PM CT |
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| Jason Kidd missed Wednesday's practice due to a head cold, but the Team USA point guard plans on playing in Sunday's Olympic opener against China, according to the Dallas Morning News. He said, "The rim is still 10, the ball is still round, so I didn't have to go see another gym. And I don't shoot that much, anyway."
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| Jason Smith, F, Philadelphia 76ers | Friday 8/8, 12:41 PM CT |
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| Jason Smith has torn a left ACL, according to the AP. He suffered the injury during normal basketball activity on Wednesday. GM Ed Stefanski said, "It’s unfortunate that this happened, but Jason is resilient and he’ll receive the best treatment available. At this point, we will continue to explore all available options in order to add an additional big man to our roster."
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| Sun Yue, F, Los Angeles Lakers | Friday 8/8, 12:37 PM CT |
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| Chinese point guard Sun Yue has agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers, according to the LA Daily News. He is expected to sign within the next few days. |
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| Andrew Bogut stated today that his sore right ankle is healthy enough for him to play in Team Australia's first game of the Olympics, according to the AP. |
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| Mavericks' second-round pick Shan Foster has signed a one-year deal to play in Europe next season, according to the Dallas Morning News. Donnie Nelson said, "This gives him valuable playing experience in one of the top leagues in Europe. He performed well in summer league, but this gives him a chance to improve. His future is very bright, and we're excited about him rejoining us next summer. This also gives the Mavs roster flexibility, which may prove valuable in the current free-agent market."
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| USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo stated on Thursday that Carmelo Anthony is not in the best physical shape yet, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Colangelo said, "Carmelo still has work to do in terms of getting ready. He came up with a little cramp because of conditioning in Thursday's practice. We need a lot out of Carmelo."
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| Josh Smith, F, Atlanta Hawks | Friday 8/8, 9:39 AM CT |
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| Restricted free agent Josh Smith has signed an offer sheet with the Grizzlies worth $58 million, according to the Memphis Edge. |
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