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Tyrus Thomas (calf) was taking jumpers at practice.

Thomas' timetable to return was two months after initially sustaining his injury, so he's not expected back until mid-January. Even when he does return, Thomas shouldn't eat into the minutes of Bismack Biyombo or Byron Mullens.

Source: Rick Bonnell on Twitter

Tue, Dec 11, 2012 01:06:00 PM

Dante Cunningham agrees to re-up w/ Pelicans

Dante Cunningham has agreed to re-sign with the Pelicans on a one-year deal worth $2.3 million, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.

The Timberwolves were reportedly aggressively pursuing Cunningham, but he probably has a better chance of being a regular part of the rotation in New Orleans, so that may have influenced his decision process. Cunningham could potentially start at the three-spot for the Pelicans with Solomon Hill (hamstring) essentially done for the year, but even as a starter, Cunningham won't be a fantasy factor in most leagues.

Source: Shams Charania on Twitter

Sep 19 - 3:04 PM

Gallinari (thumb) 'days away from a return'

Danilo Gallinari (thumb) is "just days away from a return and should be ready to go for training camp," according to Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders.

Gallinari fractured the first metacarpal on his right (shooting) hand after punching an opponent during a EuroBasket exhibition game back in late July. He was expected back on the court in 4-6 weeks according to the original prognosis, so it appears he has not suffered any setbacks. However, Gallo has played in just 175 out of a possible 328 games over the last four seasons, so durability is certainly a concern going forward.

Source: Eric Pincus on Twitter

Sep 19 - 11:31 AM

Andrew Bogut agrees to 1-year deal w/ Lakers

Andrew Bogut has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lakers for the veteran's minimum.

As expected, the Lakers keep their financial flexibility for the free agent market in 2018. Bogut is familiar with coach Luke Walton from his Warriors days and should slide in as Brook Lopez's backup, though Ivica Zubac isn't just going to hand him his minutes. He's not a fantasy target after averaging 3.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 blocks last season.

Source: Shams Charania on Twitter

Sep 18 - 11:18 PM

Brandon Rush signs deal w/ Bucks

Brandon Rush's agent announced that his client has signed a deal with the Bucks.

The specifics of the deal aren't known, but it's likely for the veteran's minimum. Rush will provide some depth off the bench behind Tony Snell and Khris Middleton at the 2 and 3, but won't see enough minutes to help most fantasy owners.

Source: Priority Sports on Twitter

Sep 18 - 12:48 PM

OG Anunoby (knee) won't be ready for camp

OG Anunoby (knee) won't be ready for training camp according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.

He was always a longshot to be ready for camp after undergoing surgery (right ACL) in January. Lewenberg adds that the Raptors don’t expect to have him back on the court until November at the earliest, but the rookie should get some burn once he's healthy for his defensive ability. He's not worth monitoring in most re-draft leagues until he receives full clearance. Norman Powell and C.J. Miles will hold down the fort on the wings next to DeMar DeRozan.

Source: TSN

Sep 18 - 12:02 PM

Mason Plumlee agrees to 3-year deal w/ DEN

Mason Plumlee has agreed to a three-year, $41 million deal to return to Denver.

General manager Tim Connelly said back in April that the restricted free agent was going to be a "huge piece" of their core, so he was never expected to leave Denver. Plumlee will be Nikola Jokic's backup this season and will compete for minutes with Kenneth Faried, so his outlook is far from ideal. The arrival of Paul Millsap doesn't help either. Plumlee averaged 9.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 blocks with the Nuggets last season in 23.4 minutes per game, but he will have a tough time matching those numbers this time around.

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter

Sep 18 - 9:32 AM

Goran Dragic brings home the gold for SLO

Goran Dragic powered Slovenia to a 93-85 win over Serbia in the EuroBasket championship game on Sunday, erupting for 35 points on 12-of-22 shooting and taking home MVP honors.

Dragic added seven boards, three triples, three assists, two steals and three turnovers in his 29 minutes of floor time, and simply put, he was too much to handle for Team Serbia. He'll end his EuroBasket career on a high note, bringing home the gold for Team Slovenia for the first time in EuroBasket history, and setting the single-game scoring record for the Slovenian national team. Dragic will come into Miami's training camp in tip-top shape, and he shouldn't have any trouble at all contributing top-50 value in his 10th NBA season. For what it's worth, he did sit out the fourth quarter due to cramps, but that won't be an issue that affects him at camp.

Sep 17 - 4:50 PM

Jason Terry returns to Bucks on one-year deal

Jason Terry has agreed to a one-year deal with the Bucks.

The Bucks surprisingly got 74 games out of Terry last season, averaging 4.1 points per game. Terry turned 40 years old today, so the Bucks are counting on him more for his veteran leadership than his play.

Source: Gery Woelfel on Twitter

Sep 15 - 6:22 PM

Boban Marjanovic scores 18 in his 20 minutes

Boban Marjanovic did his thing once again during a win over Russia on Friday, scoring 18 points with six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block.

Not a bad line in just 20 minutes. Marjanovic created a lot of buzz in his final four games of the season last year, averaging 15.8 points, 10.3 boards, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals in 23.0 minutes per game. Coach Stan Van Gundy has said he's going to play Boban this year, so he's instantly on the map in all leagues as a later round pick. Serbia takes on Slovenia for the EuroBasket crown on Sunday. Unleash the Boban.

Sep 15 - 4:37 PM

Bogdan Bogdanovic drops 24 points in win

Bogdan Bogdanovic turned it up a notch in a win over Russia on Friday, scoring 24 points with three rebounds, four assists, two steals and three 3-pointers.

He helped his Serbian team make it to the EuroBasket final. Vlade Divac has been singing the praises of Bogdanovic and called him one of the best player overseas, so he has to be salivating about his Serbian wing. It's not going to be easy for him to get consistent minutes with Buddy Hield, Justin Jackson and others vying for minutes, but using a late pick on Bogdan seems like a good idea for now.

Sep 15 - 4:30 PM

Zach Randolph avoids jail with plea bargain

Zach Randolph is no longer facing misdemeanor charges of marijuana possession, stemming from his arrest in August.

Randolph pleaded no contest to charges of resisting arrest, but he'll get off with 150 hours of community service and a promise to avoid associating with drug dealers. The plea deal addresses all criminal charges, but the NBA itself could still hand down a suspension.

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Sep 13 - 8:17 PM