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Cavaliers fans may want to keep an eye on what happens with Michael Redd. The veteran shooting guard spent this past season with the Suns and is an unrestricted free agent. The Cavs will need to replace the leadership of Jamison and Anthony Parker, and Redd is a born-again Christian who fits into the type of culture GM Chris Grant is trying to implement. “Every team needs veterans, regardless of the process,” said an Eastern Conference executive. “Redd would be a good fit there coming off the bench.” Redd, 32, is a Columbus native and Ohio State product. FOXSportsOhio

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Jerry Zgoda: Redd on Ricky: "I see him coming back for next season, but he has to take his time & make sure he goes through the rehab process correctly" Twitter

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Chris Mannix: Good to see Michael Redd back. Talked to him this morning, says he doesn't even think about the knee anymore. Over the mental hurdle. Twitter

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Paul Coro: Redd had that emotional, tongue-pressed look as he watched the Bucks' video tribute to him in a time out. Applauded & he waved to crowd. Twitter

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Redd was in the starting lineup for the first time in over two years, and made it count by scoring a team-high 17 points in the Suns’ 95-89 victory over the NBA’s worst team. “One of the proudest moments of my career,” Redd said afterward, when asked what this performance meant to him. “To get the win was obviously the key. But to come back, through the tears, through the hurt, through the hours of rehab, training to come back and accomplish this, is maybe the most proud moment of my career, actually.” NBCSports.com

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Redd was a protege of Ray Allen when he was drafted by the Bucks in 2000, and they have remained close. Redd said he views Allen and Hill as career role models, examples of players playing productively into their late 30s. “Watching Steve [Nash], watching Grant, watching Ray, watching Kevin, and Paul [Pierce] performing is encouraging to me, man,’’ he said. “I’m still in the prime of my career. I’ve just got to keep working at it. “Grant is totally inspirational to me. He told me last year when I was in Milwaukee that if I did it right, I could come back and get those years back. Watching him work out and keep his body in great shape is amazing, it definitely inspired me.’’ Boston Globe

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If Redd can revive his career, Phoenix may be the best place for him. The Suns are regarded as the best in the NBA at getting and keeping their players healthy. Grant Hill was reborn in Phoenix. The back trouble nagging Steve Nash mostly stayed in Dallas. “I’ve noticed dramatic improvements in my range of motion,” said Redd. “I’ve gotten stronger, so they know what they were doing when they got me and I saw what they did with Grant obviously and Steve, in their thirties playing high level basketball so when I got here they were like ‘Hey young fella’. I was like, ‘It feels good to be called young fella again,’ so it was good.” HoopsWorld

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To that end, the Suns are bringing him along slowly. After his impressive debut, Redd has struggled to hit shots in about 14 minutes a game. “We don’t have any grand expectations. We just want him to work himself back in and play as well as he possibly can,” said Coach Alvin Gentry. “He hasn’t played in eight months so it’s going to be a process and I don’t think you’re going to be able to judge him by the first game, second game or even the fifth game. I think it’s going to take a little time for him to get his legs under him. We’ll see what can happen.” HoopsWorld

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Michael is hoping this Phoenix stint won’t be a one-and-done. “I want to play, I mean look at Steve and Grant, at least another five years,” said Michael. “I feel like if I continue to do the things I’ve been doing with the staff and continue to stay on top of, I’m going to be around for a little bit.” HoopsWorld

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Redd has played just 61 games the past three seasons while recovering from two reconstructive surgeries on his left knee. If he does take the court against Cleveland, it will be his first game action since last April. "I'm so excited," Redd said. "The last two years have been the toughest of my life. To come back and climb this mountain, be on this team and play, God is faithful." Coach Alvin Gentry wouldn't commit to Redd suiting up against Cleveland, but Redd said Gentry approached him in the locker room Wednesday and asked him, "Are you ready to play 40 minutes?" Obviously, Redd won't go that long. Wednesday's workout was the first time he ran up and down the court with his teammates, and Gentry said the team's trainers will determine Redd's minutes. Gentry also warned fans that they shouldn't expect the 32-year-old Redd to "ride in on a white horse and save" the team. "I think no one is going to work harder to get back where he was, but it's just going to take a little time," Gentry said. Arizona Republic

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Michael Redd signed with the Suns back on Dec. 29, and at the time, the message was clear that there would be no rush in getting him to the court. But after 10 days of workouts with the team, it appears that his time is almost here. “I think he’s almost to the point where we can stick him in a game and play him a few minutes and kind of let him get acclimated to what we’re doing,” said Suns head coach Alvin Gentry, before Phoenix easily took care of the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. “Maybe even Thursday or Friday, we may just have an opportunity to stick him in and see. We’ll just have to see what happens with him in the next couple of days, see how he’s feeling. But I think he’s getting close to wanting to have some game action and see where he is.” NBCSports.com

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Redd is also predictably excited about getting the opportunity to lace ‘em up alongside a playmaker like Steve Nash. “Oh my gosh, It’s a dream, man. It’s a shooter’s dream to play with a guy like that,” Redd said. “His vision is impeccable, the man just knows how to play the game. Playing against this team I had a great respect for him, but playing with him now, you can see why he’s so great.” NBCSports.com

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A source close to the process told ESPN.com's Marc Stein that four players from the 2008 Olympic team have been ruled out of consideration for the 18 2012 finalists. Those four are Chicago's Carlos Boozer, Detroit's Tayshaun Prince, Phoenix's Michael Redd and Dallas' Jason Kidd. ESPN.com

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Paul Coro: Michael Redd is in the building. He's about to have his first workout with the #Suns. Twitter

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Redd had offers elsewhere, but the former All-Star known for sweet shooting and brutal knee injuries, on Thursday signed a $1.05 million, one-year, prorated veteran's minimum contract with the Suns. The deal is guaranteed. Redd and the Suns are counting on the team's superstars -- the athletic trainers, not Nash and Grant Hill -- to help rediscover some of the form that had Redd average more than 20 points each season from 2003-04 through 2008-09. Arizona Republic

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Redd, 32, did not join the team on its trip for games Friday at New Orleans and Saturday at Oklahoma City. After playing only 61 games in the past three years due to two left knee reconstructions, Redd will need up to two weeks to get into playing shape and learn the Suns system. His performance against NBA veteran Ime Udoka was impressive at a Tuesday workout, but he was not in game shape. He last appeared in a game last April, when he played 10 games of minimal duty with Milwaukee after 14 months of rehabilitation. "I want to play at the elite level that I'm accustomed to playing at," Redd said. "I asked all the doctors this last surgery, 'Can I play at the level that I'm accustomed to playing at?' and they said, 'Yeah.' That's the goal for me, to come back and play at an elite level, to do what I normally do and have fun. More than anything, have fun and play without having to worry about pain." Arizona Republic

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Alvin Gentry: Very excited about Michael Redd joining the team. Great offensive weapon. He will be a welcome addition. Twitter

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A. Sherrod Blakely: #Suns announce signing of Michael Redd. Good shooter, defense always an issue even before the injuries. He'll fit in well. Twitter

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Paul Coro: The #Suns signed guard Michael Redd today to address offensive woes. Twice-operated knee has wear-and-tear but not enough to deter them. Twitter

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Paul Coro: Plans to sign Redd were well-received by #Suns players last night. It probably affects Brown most because Dudley can share time at 3 w/Hill. Twitter

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