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Kleiza Changes Agents

Linas Kleiza is eligible for a contract extension this summer, which may have factored into his mind when he decided to change agents. Kleiza has left agent Herb Rudoy to join BDA Sports Management, which also represents teammates Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Carter, according to a report in the Rocky Mountain News.

Via Rocky Mountain News


Clippers, Cassell About To Announce Buyout?

According to the Boston Globe, Sam Cassell and the L.A. Clippers are set to announce that the two sides have reached a buyout, allowing Cassell to join the team of his choice.

Most believe that the team Cassell will sign with is the Boston Celtics, although both Dallas and Denver are believed to be making a run at the veteran guard also.

Via Boston Globe


J.R. Smith Drawing Karl's Criticism

Even after scoring 43 points against the Chicago Bulls, Nuggets' Coach George Karl has been critical of the way guard J.R. Smith is playing, saying Smith was playing in "fantasyland," the Denver Post is reporting.

"He's just J.R.," Karl said of his shot-happy guard. "He can be good for you, and he can be good for the opponent."

Via Denver Post


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