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ESPN sources say Jonas Valanciunas has indeed taken brief leave from Lithuanian NT to return to Toronto to firm up extension with Raptors ESPN sources say Valanciunas extension is not done but sides are in advanced discussions on four-year pact worth in excess of $60 million Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter

Veteran Russian center Sasha Kaun embarked on a mini-tour of Cleveland on Monday, league sources informed Northeast Ohio Media Group. His visit was for the purpose of house hunting, among other things, sources said. Kaun, 30, and the Cavaliers have yet to reach an agreement. However, “it’s only a matter of time” before a deal […]

The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed free agent guard/forward Treveon Graham (TRAY-vee-on). Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released. Graham (6-6, 220, VCU) played four seasons at Virginia Commonwealth University, serving as team captain and averaging 16.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists during his senior campaign. Source: […]

The Chicago Bulls announced today that Toni Kukoc has been named Special Advisor to the President and COO of the team. “You only have to be around Toni for a few minutes to appreciate his personality, passion, and professionalism and recognize the contributions he will make to our team in his new role,” said President […]

Dorell Wright confirmed China deal via text: “Looking forward to my next chapter in China. Can’t wait to play in front of the great fans.” Source: Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders on Twitter

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Marcus Landry, General Manager John Hammond announced today. Landry, 29, was undrafted after a four-year collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin. A Milwaukee native, Landry has played professionally in the NBA, the NBA D-League and internationally since wearing the Badgers uniform from 2005-09. Source: NBA.com/Bucks

Glen Davis stopped by CBS Sports Radio on Monday for a hilarious yet candid interview in which he discussed any and all topics related to the Los Angeles Clippers, including the free-agent drama surrounding DeAndre Jordan this offseason. In other news, Davis, 29, has enjoyed playing for Doc Rivers – both in Boston and Los […]

Eric Gordon confirmed his participation in the Pelicans’ workouts in Los Angeles. I think he is going to have a great season with A.Gentry. Source: John Reid of The Times Picayune on Twitter

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut and his Australia teammates have qualified for next year’s Olympic basketball tournament. Bogut scored 10 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and had two blocks as Australia beat New Zealand 89-79 Tuesday in an Oceania qualifying game to earn its place in Rio de Janiero. Source: The Associated Press