Lakers to re-sign Medvedenko

ESPN.com reports: The Los Angeles Lakers agreed Thursday to a two-year deal with 6-foot-10 forward Stanislav Medvedenko.

Marc Fleisher, Medvedenko's agent, confirmed his client had reached an agreement with the Lakers on Wednesday night. Medvedenko, who is currently in Ukraine, must still take a physical before the deal becomes official.

"He's quite pleased to be returning to the Lakers," Fleisher said. "He's looking forward to playing a more extensive role next season with the club."

Medvedenko averaged 4.7 points and 2.6 rebounds per game for the Lakers last season.

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Lewis and Russell Futures - No George?

A telling clue to Bryon Russell's future may lie in the real-estate listings. The nine-year Jazz forward has moved out of his Sandy home and put it on the market.

He may be hiring a realtor in Dallas soon. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has discussed signing the Jazz veteran to a multiyear contract, Cuban confirmed to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Russell became a free agent July 1 when his four-year Jazz contract, which paid him $5.14 million last season, ran out.

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Buckner closing in on deal with Sixers

Phil Jasner of the Philadelphia Daily News reports that the Sixers are close to finalizing a deal with Dallas free agent Greg Buckner. Sources say that the deal is expected to be for $18 million over six years. The Details probably won’t be completed until next week.

By using a little more than half of their middle class exception, the Sixers will still have about $2.1 million to use for another free agent.

Buckner was being courted by the Sixers and the Lakers. When it was reported yesterday that the Lakers would re-sign Devean George, Buckner’s decision became a little easier. Even though his playing time has been limited by injuries, the Sixers like his ability to defend three different positions.

There are indications that the Sixers and Mavs could work out a sign and trade deal. If that happens, the Sixers will still have their entire $4.5 million exception to go after someone like Celtics free agent, Rodney Rodgers.

The Sixers and Rogers have shown mutual interest and with Boston limiting their offer to the $1.4 million exception, there is a good chance that Rogers is looking for a new team.

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