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Alexis Ajinca | Center

Team: Toronto Raptors
Age / DOB:  (25) / 5/6/1988
Ht / Wt:  7'0' / 262
College: France
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Alexis Ajinca has re-signed with SIG Strasbourg in France.
Ajinca, the No. 20 overall pick of the 2008 draft, will receive a one-year deal with the French club. Despite being a true 7-footer, Ajinca could never really catch on in the NBA, spending parts of three seasons with the Bobcats, Mavericks and Raptors. He's still just 24 years old. Mon, Aug 13, 2012 08:34:00 AM
Source: Sportando

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Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Alexis Ajinca has signed with SIG Strasbourg in France.

Ajinca was unable to secure a deal in the NBA and chose to return to France instead. He's only 23, so it's possible he could come back stateside if he shows improvement abroad.
Source: Sportando.net
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 06:41:00 AM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

The Knicks have added Alexis Ajinca to their free-agent wish list.

New York would only sign him to a one-year deal, and they're also looking for veteran frontcourt help from guys like Jeff Foster, Kurt Thomas or Aaron Gray. Ajinca is only 23 years old and has some upside, as he can block shots and has 3-point range, but he needs to get stronger and improve his basketball IQ.
Source: NY Post
Sun, Dec 4, 2011 11:38:00 AM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Raptors big man Alexis Ajinca is reportedly close to signing with the Spanish team Blancos de Rueda Valladolid.

Ajinca played a small role in Toronto last season, but the Raptors have an affordable $2.3 million team option for him next season. It is therefore likely that he'll need to negotiate an out-clause into any deal, though the Raptors could release him if they are so inclined.
Source: Solobasket.com
Sat, Sep 3, 2011 02:33:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Alexis Ajinca ran up some impressive numbers in garbage time of the Raptors' loss to the Nuggets on Monday, scoring 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting (including three treys) with nine rebounds, one steal, and two blocks in an incredibly low 16 minutes.

This line is as fluky as we've seen in this crazy blowout night, but the pure fact that he was able to do this once perks our interest if anything were to ever happen to Andrea Bargnani. Keep this blurb in mind if you see Bargs go down.
Related: Andrea Bargnani
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 04:20:00 AM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Alexis Ajinca (knee) was out for Sunday's game against the Bobcats.

He doesn't look to find minutes or opportunity in this lineup any time soon even if he were playing.
Sun, Mar 13, 2011 05:21:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Raptors center Alexis Ajinca (sore knee) is out again on Friday.

His absence isn't noticeable in fantasy leagues.
Source: Eric Smith on Twitter
Fri, Mar 11, 2011 12:53:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Alexis Ajinca (knee) will not play on Wednesday.

The 22-year-old is averaging just 3.8 points in 13 games for Toronto, leaving him without significant fantasy value even in deeper leagues.
Source: Eric Koreen on Twitter
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 06:20:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Alexis Ajinca (knee) is a game-time decision for Wednesday.

The 22-year-old project has appeared in 13 games for the Raptors since being dealt from Dallas, averaging 3.8 points per game.
Source: Eric Smith on Twitter
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 02:07:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

The trade sending Alexis Ajinca from Dallas to Toronto has been cleared by the NBA.

There were allegations of an illegal pre-arranged deal, but the league obviously didn't find anything worth derailing the trade. Ajinca won't have any value as another big man coming off the Raptors bench.
Mon, Jan 24, 2011 06:00:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

The trade that would send Alexis Ajinca to the Raptors is being reviewed for salary cap compliance by the NBA.

Teams had complained that "an illegal side deal had been arranged" and the league is obligated to investigate the charges. It seems the Ajinca deal will get done soon, whether or not something needs to be tweaked, but this could delay Peja Stojakovic's signing with the Mavericks.
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter
Fri, Jan 21, 2011 05:32:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

The Mavericks will trade backup C Alexis Ajinca to the Raptors so they can create a roster spot for Peja Stojakovic, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

The key here is that the Mavs didn't want to let go of Sasha Pavlovic. So, they are giving the Raptors Ajinca for essentially nothing. Ajinca fits the Raptors' mold as a skilled player from Europe, but has never shown any signs of succeeding at the NBA level.
Source: ESPN.com
Thu, Jan 20, 2011 05:56:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Alexis Ajinca made his first start of the season on Wednesday and had four points, three boards and a block in 14 minutes.

He started in place of Dirk Nowitzki, who has now missed eight straight games with a knee injury, and has no fantasy value.
Related: Dirk Nowitzki
Wed, Jan 12, 2011 10:09:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Alexis Ajinca is starting at power forward for the Mavs on Wednesday, with Jason Terry coming off the bench.

Ajinca, making his first start of the year, will give the Mavs more size against the Pacers, who oddly enough, are going small, starting Brandon Rush over Mike Dunleavy.
Related: Mike Dunleavy, Brandon Rush
Source: Conrad Brunner on Twitter
Wed, Jan 12, 2011 07:13:00 PM
Alexis Ajinca - C - Raptors

Mavericks center Alexis Ajinca is available in trade discussions, but the 23-5 Mavericks are becoming more "choosy" as to what they want in return.

Ajinca is no prize, but as pointed out by ESPN's Marc Stein, "There will always be a premium on a still-developing young big man in the NBA." He isn't going to have fantasy value regardless of where he finishes the season.
Source: ESPN.com
Fri, Dec 24, 2010 09:52:00 AM

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