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Now he is looking to help another organization win, just as he did with the Celtics in 2008. While Powe is exploring all of his options as a free agent, he would be open to returning to the C’s. "I’ll be happy wherever I end up, but Boston is always holding a special place in my heart," Powe told CSNNE.com on Thursday evening. "The fans were so good to me, everybody up there was so nice, and it would be a great thing to return back to the Celtics if I could." CSNNE.com

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David Aldridge: Why I think Leon. Powe reunion in Boston is strong possibility: no one is bigger fan than Doc Rivers. Twitter

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David Aldridge: But Powe will look at Knicks, Magic as well. Twitter

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Powe believes he can be a contributor on any team looking to win it all. "I love to play defense," he said. "I can get some scoring, rebounding, and some extra toughness. That’s my type of game. I think every team could use that, but we’ll see what happens from here on out." CSNNE.com

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Gary Washburn: Cavs just waived Leon Powe, opening up the possibility for a return to Boston Twitter

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Mary Schmitt Boyer: These trades leave #Cavs with 16 players on roster. Must get roster to 15. Have talked with Leon Powe about buyout Twitter

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Both Powe and Jamario Moon are expected to have their contracts bought out, rendering both free agents, but it won't happen before the trade deadline, a league source said. Powe quietly approached management earlier this season and asked to be moved if he wasn't going to play. His recurring knee troubles and lack of consistent playing time have stripped him of any real trade value, but he could help a contender as another big off the bench. ''We're trying to work on something,'' Powe said of a buyout. ''I want an opportunity to play. You brought me out here to play; you might as well just move me on.'' Akron Beacon Journal

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Jason Lloyd: #Cavs expected to buy out Powe, Moon after Thurs trade deadline, per league source. They inquired about Gallinari, told he's not available Twitter

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Jason Lloyd: Powe in favor of buyout. Approached mgmnt earlier this year about moving on if he wasn't going to play. He just wants to play somewhere Twitter

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Leon Powe has played over 100 games at the TD Garden. This week, however, he won’t be able to add to that total. Powe, who played the first three years of his career in Boston, suffered a torn right meniscus earlier this month and will stay back in Cleveland to continue his rehab when the Cavaliers take on the Celtics on Tuesday. “I was disappointed,” Powe told CSNNE.com. “I wanted to go out there [to Boston]. I haven’t seen some people, especially the fans, in a while. I wanted to go out there just to say hi to everybody and make sure they see my face.” CSNNE.com

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“I was just starting to get into playing some consistent minutes,” Powe recalled. “I drove and I took somebody from Toronto off the dribble and got fouled. But when I came down, his knee hit my knee in an awkward position. I think my knee shifted a little bit and messed up something inside of it, some cartilage on the meniscus a little bit. I’ve got to sit out for four to six weeks, so I’m doing rehab for that. It’s never fun, but I know how to do it.” CSNNE.com

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The Cavaliers injury list continues to grow. Leon Powe, the backup center/forward, had surgery on his right knee today to repair a meniscus tear. Powe had played in Wednesday's game against Toronto, but was on the injury list Thursday with a bruised knee. He underwent an MRI Friday, which revealed the tear. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Unfortunately for Powe, he's been plagued by significant knee injuries that required major reconstructive surgery at every level as well. He's always bounced back, though, and the 2010-2011 campaign is just another opportunity for him to show off his perseverance. "He's looking pretty good to be honest with you," Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott told HOOPSWORLD. "Leon had a terrible injury and he's working his way back. We had to limit his participation in practice but now he's pretty much at full go. It's just a matter of getting him back in him back in playoff shape and getting back on the floor so he can understand what he's supposed to do. One thing about him is he's a warrior and the ruggedness he plays with can help us." HoopsWorld

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While most of the Cavs were running to the point of exhaustion, the team keep a close eye on forward Leon Powe. Now about 18 months off his major knee surgery, Powe is closer to 100 percent, but the team is still being cautious. The hope is that Powe can be a regular contributor this season. "With Leon we have to take it slow," Scott said. "I've told him he has to be honest with him and I left it up to him to let me know how he was feeling. We don't want to push him too far. It is a gradual progression with him to get him going." Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Marc J. Spears: Stopped by Leon Powe BBall Camp @ oak tech. LP says knee 100 percent and he can squat 275 pounds. Cavs big will wear brace as precaution. Twitter

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What was the feeling around the team when LeBron James left? Leon Powe: It was kind of mixed emotions. I know, from my standpoint, we all got a job to do. We're all pros. And for me, just gotta come in there and play my game, play team basketball. If we do that, we have a chance to win. Daily Californian

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You've had a lot of problems with injuries throughout your career, including multiple surgeries to your ACL. How is your knee doing now? Leon Powe: It's coming along good. Last year was a rough year for me. So far it's been coming along good. Working out ... being here (in Berkeley) every day and just trying to get all my strength back. Daily Californian

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The Cavs signed him hoping he could help in the playoffs last season but knew he wouldn't be able to really help until this season. Powe is working out and hoping to be in better condition when the season starts. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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