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Before the Big Three could make it past the trade deadline, Allen-to-the-Grizzlies had to fall apart and discussions on a deal that would have sent Paul Pierce to the New Jersey Nets for an expiring Mehmet Okur contract and a lottery pick never reached completion, league sources said. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge loves the talent in the 2012 NBA draft, but he still gets one more run, one more chance with this group in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Yahoo! Sports

Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Brooklyn Nets, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Trade, Mehmet Okur 

I reported this on Twitter earlier on Tuesday but in case you missed it: the Blazers will recover roughly $2 million from insurance on the contract of center Mehmet Okur because of his season-ending back injury. Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, Mehmet Okur 

Ben Golliver: Blazers owner Paul Allen will recover roughly $2 million in insurance money on Mehmet Okur's contract because of season-ending back injury. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Paul Allen, Mehmet Okur 

Ben Golliver: Blazers Acting GM Chad Buchanan said releasing Mehmet Okur is a possibility if the team needs a roster spot in the event of injury. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Chad Buchanan, Mehmet Okur 

Whatever happened, Magic management evidently refused to buy Howard’s abrupt back flip until he signed a document opting in. That’s why, Thursday at noon, three hours before the deadline, Smith and Nets GM Billy King were real close to firming up a trade. No other team was involved. It would’ve been Brook Lopez, MarShon Brooks, Mehmet Okur’s expiring contract and two or three (lottery- unprotected; at least in one case) No. 1 picks for Howard. New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic, Trade, Dwight Howard, Billy King, Mehmet Okur, Brook Lopez, Marshon Brooks 

Mike Tokito: Chad Buchanan says Mehmet Okur will not play this season. He's in deal for salary match. Twitter

Portland Trail Blazers, Injuries, Mehmet Okur 

Mehmet Okur: I wished my back would allowed me to help the nets more.but I expect to be%100 this summer and ready play next season for a new team !! Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Mehmet Okur 

Former New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur will be the newest Portland Trail Blazer center after he was involved in the trade for forward Gerald Wallace. According to his agent Marc Fleisher, Okur wasn't shocked when he got word he was dealt and says Okur understands the business. “I wouldn't say he was shocked,” Fleisher told CSNNW.com. “He knows that the Nets are trying to position themselves for free agency and he understands that is part of the business.” CSNNW.com

Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Gerald Wallace, Mehmet Okur 

Sam Amick: Source confirms that Portland will send Gerald Wallace to the Nets for Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams & 2012 first-rounder (top 3 protected) Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Gerald Wallace, Shawne Williams, Mehmet Okur 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Nets are close to sending Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams and a protected 1st round pick to Portland for Gerald Wallace, league sources tell Y! Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Gerald Wallace, Shawne Williams, Mehmet Okur 

New Jersey is engaged in serious discussions with the Portland Trail Blazers on a deal to bring Gerald Wallace to the Nets, according to sources with knowledge of the talks. The deal as currently constituted, sources say, would send the expiring contract of Nets forward Mehmet Okur and either Shawne Williams or Johan Petro -- along with a protected future first-round pick -- to the Blazers for Wallace. ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets, Portland Trail Blazers, Trade, Gerald Wallace, Shawne Williams, Johan Petro, Mehmet Okur 

Mehmet Okur is done for the season. Several sources told us that Okur has been shut down for the season. SoloBasket.net

Brooklyn Nets, Injuries, Mehmet Okur 

New Jersey Nets center Mehmet Okur has been sidelined for six weeks and will not be back anytime soon. The Nets announced Friday that Okur will be sidelined indefinitely due to chronic back problems. The 32-year-old Okur has appeared in only 17 games with New Jersey, averaging 7.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. HoopsWorld

Brooklyn Nets, Injuries, Mehmet Okur 

Can Pelister: According to Murat Murathanoglu, Memo Okur will retire due to injury problems. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Injuries, Mehmet Okur 

Can Pelister: Memo Okur ( @Mehmet Okur ) denied the rumors. Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Injuries, Mehmet Okur 

Guard MarShon Brooks (broken toe, three games missed) is expected to try to practice this week, as is center Mehmet Okur (back spasms). Guard DeShawn Stevenson (tendinitis, right knee) is shut down until at least Feb. 14. Newark Star-Ledger

Brooklyn Nets, Injuries, Mehmet Okur, DeShawn Stevenson, Marshon Brooks 

Andy Vasquez: Mehmet Okur had a "procedure" on his back according to Avery, and will be out the next few games. Return expected within a week. #Nets Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Injuries, Mehmet Okur 

Jody Genessy: Happy to hear a loud ovation for Mehmet Okur. He's one of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure to interview. #NJNatUTA Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, Mehmet Okur 

When Brook Lopez went down with a stress fracture in his right foot, it left the Nets with a gaping hole at center. But for Mehmet Okur, who the Nets acquired to replace him, it was an opportunity to prove he’s ready to be a healthy and productive player again. “I’m happy and excited to be here, and to be able to play with Deron Williams again.” Okur said after practicing with his new teammates for the first time yesterday. “It’s good to be here, a good feeling.” New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Deron Williams, Mehmet Okur 

Jody Genessy: Corbin took the most stunning question at practice: "Memo, where's he going to end up?" The surprised coach: "He's going to New Jersey." Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Mehmet Okur