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| Still resting an injured back he suffered during summer league in Las Vegas last month, New York Knicks first-round pick Danilo Gallinari has withdrawn from the Italian National Team, which kicks off today its Eurobasket Qualifier tournament vs. Serbia, according to the New York Post. |
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| Andre Miller, G, Philadelphia 76ers | Wednesday 8/20, 11:30 PM CT |
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| Ed Stefanski had said he would like to discuss a contract extension - perhaps for two years - with point guard Andre Miller. However, that will be difficult to do because Miller no longer has an agent, according to ESPN. |
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| Goran Dragic passed his physical Tuesday, but will head home without signing a contract while he works out the formal details of his buyout -- which could take anywhere from a week to a month -- and obtains a work visa, according to ESPN. |
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| Center Andrew Bogut injured his ankle as he and Team Australia were downed by Team USA 116-85 in the Olympic Games. Unfortunately, the Bucks center seems to think that he tore a ligament in his ankle and he will soon undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. |
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| Dorell Wright signed a two-year deal with the Miami Heat, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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| Donyell Marshall was waived by Oklahoma City, according to the AP. He was traded to the team in February from the Cleveland Cavaliers. |
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| Theo Ratliff, F, Philadelphia 76ers | Wednesday 8/20, 3:58 PM CT |
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| As expected, Theo Ratliff has signed a one-year deal with the Sixers worth $1.4 million, according to the AP. GM Ed Stefanski said, "We are fortunate to sign a player of Theo’s caliber. He is a consummate professional, both on the court and off, who will provide us with additional depth in the frontcourt while also serving as a mentor to some of our younger players." |
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| Devean George has agreed to a two-year deal with the Mavericks worth around $4 million, according to ESPN. |
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| Jermaine O'Neal is ready to show his critics that he is not washed up. "The fact is, I played on one leg for two years," O'Neal informs SI.com. "You hear people say that you slowed down, that you don't have it anymore -- but you know that you still have it. All the naysayers who are saying that I lost a step, they'll get a full dosage of me next year." The center has been dealing with knee issues in recent years, specifically to his left knee. |
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| Luke Jackson, F, Portland Trailblazers | Wednesday 8/20, 11:38 AM CT |
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| Luke Jackson has been working out with the Trail Blazers and will be part of their preseason roster, the OregonLive.com confirms. |
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| The Heat will visit with free agent center Jamaal Magloire on Wednesday, the Miami Herald reports. |
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| Andrew Bogut struggled in Australia's 116-85 loss to the United States in Beijing. Bogut only contributed four points and two boards in the contest, as he was brought down by a sore ankle. |
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| Kobe Bryant, G, Los Angeles Lakers | Wednesday 8/20, 9:09 AM CT |
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| Kobe Bryant guided Team USA to a 116-85 win over the Andrew Bogut-led Australian club in Beijing. Bryant scored a game-high 23 points with five boards and a block. LeBron James led the team with 10 boards and added 16 points. Carmelo Anthony finished third in scoring with 15 points. |
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| Pau Gasol, F, Los Angeles Lakers | Wednesday 8/20, 8:40 AM CT |
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| Pau Gasol led Spain to a 72-59 win over Croatia in the Olympics. Gasol scored a game-high 20 points with 10 boards, two assists, three blocks, and one steal. Juan Calderon chipped in 10 points. |
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| Yao Ming, C, Houston Rockets | Wednesday 8/20, 7:31 AM CT |
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| Yao Ming's Team China has been eliminated from the Olympics Wednesday with a 94-68 loss to Lithuania, according to the Houston Chronicle. Yao shot 4-for-8 from the field, and scored 19 points with seven rebounds. Yao said, "I think we have taken a journey on Olympic history. I am glad at the situation, but am regrettable about the results." |
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