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The Salt Lake Tribune reports that DeShawn Stevenson, who faces an Aug. 30 preliminary hearing on charges of statutory rape, will participate in Utah's summer camp.
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Stevenson is being allowed to participate because his case is still pending. "We will let due process run its course," said Kevin O'Connor, Jazz vice president of basketball operations.
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According to the Washington Post, the Wizards have agreed to terms with Lakers free-agent point guard Tyronn Lue.
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Lue's performance in the Finals reportedly has earned him a multiyear deal worth $2 million annually. He'll likely back up starter Chris Whitney.
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The New York Daily News says free agent Clarence Weatherspoon has narrowed his choices to returning to Cleveland or accepting the Knicks' $4.5 million exception.
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The Knicks' recruiting of Weatherspoon could mean they're concerned about the health of Larry Johnson, who may retire because of chronic back problems.
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Doug Christie's agent, Brad Marshall, told the Sacramento Bee that his client was "very close" to reaching an agreement with the Kings on a multiyear contract.
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One down, one to go. Kings president Geoff Petrie has said that if his team can re-sign Christie and Chris Webber, it likely will have finished its offseason business.
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According to the Denver Post, Spurs free-agent guard Avery Johnson is scheduled to visit the Nuggets early next week.
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The Nuggets are considering signing the 13-year NBA veteran to a three-year deal using their $4.5 million exception.
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