Official 2012-13 Offseason thread - trades, rumours, etc

Strop said:

Young fella impressing

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drob50 said:

Not sure about young?? He's a 25yr old rookie! haha

But he knew he had a lot to prove after his average Olympics campaign!

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drob50 said:

Not sure about young?? He's a 25yr old rookie! haha

But he knew he had a lot to prove after his average Olympics campaign!

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drob50 said:

Only really skipped through this thread so i don't know if anything was mentioned, but I read that Royce White didn't show up to camp in Houston due to fear of flying???

I REALLY hope this guy can get himself to a place where he can play! I think he is a real decent guy and don't want to see him miss out because of this!

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After 15 often spectacular seasons in the NBA, Tracy McGrady is finalizing agreement on a one-year contract with Qingdao of the Chinese Basketball Association, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports

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The New Orleans Hornets announced today that they have requested waivers on forward Dominique Morrison. The 6’6” Oral Roberts product did not appear in yesterday’s 85-80 win over the Orlando Magic in Mexico City. NBA.com

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Dirk Nowitzki isn't sure why his right knee has been swelling up on him lately. "Maybe there’s something floating in there that shouldn’t be floating in there,'' the Dallas Mavericks' forward said after Friday's practice. "We’ll only know that for sure if we do a scope, but as for now, we haven’t. "I’m just going to keep working this weekend and see how the knee responds.'' Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Though he believes he will make the team, he is confident he will be playing somewhere in the NBA regardless if things don’t work out in San Antonio. He is aware numerous teams reportedly are anxious to sign him if he’s released. “I feel I’m in a good situation,” he said. “I worked hard this summer. Every game it’s just about showing everybody what I can do. I’m trying to focus on defense and rebounding, trying to play in the system and soak up as much as I can. "I think I’m going to make it. Until they tell me I’m not, I feel like I’m part of this team.” San Antonio Express-News

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It's not feasible for the Lakers to bring back Fisher now, with a payroll approaching $100 million, but sources with knowledge of their thinking say that the team has made it clear to the rest of the league that Chris Duhon and/or Steve Blake are available via trade to any interested party willing to absorb their respective contracts. ESPN.com

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ozballer23 said:

Young compared to Timmy D

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A_Iverson_I said:

Little peek at the prize the Thunder picked up in the draft...

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Jeff McDonald: Pop pregame hinting strongly that race for Spurs' 15th roster spot down to Eddy Curry and Derrick Brown. Twitter @JMcDonald_SAEN

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“It’s well-known I’ve had some sprains the last couple of years, a couple of surgeries,” Curry told Fox Sports Radio on Saturday. “But last night was just a weird, freak play in the preseason. I got rolled on by one of the Portland players. It won’t set me back too bad. I’ll be ready to go opening night.” CSNBayArea.com

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Rondo on Leandro Barbosa, who is expected to join the Celtics for Saturday’s game: “It’s big for me, I won’t have to play as many minutes and take a toll on my body. And with Barbosa in the game, the speed is going to continue to stay the same when I go out. He can create his own shots, make plays for teammates, and also can score the ball. I think it’s a great pickup.” Boston Globe

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