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After weeks of negotiations, the Blazers and Nicolas Batum's agent, Bouna Ndiaye, could not find middle ground, guaranteeing that Batum will become a free agent after this season. Ndiaye says Batum will explore every available opportunity on the market.
"They say they love him but they didn't offer him something fair, so that's it," Ndiaye said.
"We tried and there's no deal. On July 1 we're going to look at the market first before we come back to the Blazers. That's for sure."
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After weeks of negotiations, the Blazers and Nicolas Batum's agent, Bouna Ndiaye, could not find middle ground, guaranteeing that Batum will become a free agent after this season. Ndiaye says Batum will explore every available opportunity on the market.
"They say they love him but they didn't offer him something fair, so that's it," Ndiaye said.
"We tried and there's no deal. On July 1 we're going to look at the market first before we come back to the Blazers. That's for sure."
Real GM none
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy is expected to announce his retirement due to degenerative knees, perhaps as soon as Friday, sources have told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard.
The Blazers had said earlier in the week they were expecting Roy to be ready for training camp Friday.
Roy, who has had trouble with his knees, met with team executives Monday to discuss his future. He told them he felt great and wanted to help the team in any way he could.
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Because of their limited spending power and the multiple areas of their roster that need shored up, the Miami Heat might have to get a little creative in free agency.
That could be part of their plan to address the center position. The Heat are considering making a run at restricted free agent Greg Oden, league sources said.
Oden, who has not played in nearly two years after suffering two different knee injuries, has a key doctor's examination this week when he could be cleared to resume contact practices.
Oden has a one-year qualifying offer from the Portland Trail Blazers for $8.9 million on his plate at the moment. The most the Heat could offer is the bulk of the $5 million mid-level exception.
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The Warriors would be interested in signing Brandon Roy if he is waived by the Blazers, according to sources.
Roy’s former agent, Bob Myers, is now the assistant GM for the Warriors. Roy would also prefer to stay on the West Coast. Golden State would prefer to sign a big man, but Roy makes sense for them to add depth as a playmaker.
The Oregonian reported on Monday that the Blazers intend to use their amnesty clause on Roy immediately.
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Camby and another person inside, Kendal Johnson, were arrested and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana in a drug-free zone because the arrest occurred near a school. Both were released on individual $2,000 bonds.
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Oden has not played since the beginning of the 2009-10 season.
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Patty Mills will sign with the Melbourne Tigers, according to a report out of Australia.
Mills will likely return to the Blazers when the NBA resolves its lockout.
Mills has been subject to European offers, Basketball Australia declared it would help NBL clubs sign Mills.
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“I think I can fit in with Portland, “Landry told SLAMonline. “They’re in need of a big post presence down low. I’m not taking anything away from (Greg) Oden and (Marcus) Camby. I just know what I can provide. The Blazers are a good team and I know I can help.”
Landry finished the 10-11 season with the Hornets.
“I really like Portland,” said Landry.” I’m good friends with Greg Oden, and Wes Matthews is from Wisconsin like me. There are a lot of ties there and I have no doubt that I would blend in fine.”
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