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The Lakers have three unrestricted free agents in Earl Clark, Antawn Jamison and Howard. The team can also make Darius Morris, Robert Sacre, Andrew Goudelock and Devin Ebanks restricted free agents in July. Ebanks isn't likely to get a qualifying offer from the team, which would make him unrestricted. Los Angeles Times

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The Los Angeles Lakers player was hangin' out in Beverly Hills today when we asked about Jason's big announcement ... and the 36-year-old veteran had a lot to say. Antawn -- who's been in the league since 1998 -- told us he's glad Jason came out ... and he's happy the guy can "be who he really is." But Antawn says not everyone feels the same way -- telling us, "Of course, you're going to have some closed-minded people, let's be realistic." "That's life." TMZ.com

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Dave McMenamin: Antawn Jamison had his exit interview with Mitch Kupchak today at the Lakers practice facility, according to a source Twitter @mcten

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Mike Trudell: LAL just announced that Antawn Jamison underwent successful surgery on his injured right wrist this morning. Twitter @LakersReporter

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Mike Trudell: Jamison's procedure was performed by hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin; he's expected to make a full recovery by the start of next season. Twitter @LakersReporter

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Dave McMenamin: Source close to Jamison says his R wrist surgery "went well, no complications." Also says AJ did not intentionally miss exit interview Twitter @mcten

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After coming to the Lakers on a one-year, veteran's minimum contract ($1.35 million), Jamison is not expected back. In 76 appearances, Jamison averaged 9.4 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 46.4% from the field and 36.1% from three-point range. Los Angeles Times

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Eric Pincus: Antawn Jamison skipped his exit interview with the Lakers - he's having surgery in the morning on his wrist, so that's that Twitter @EricPincus

Los Angeles Lakers, Injuries, Antawn Jamison 

Mike Trudell: Antawn Jamison will have surgery on his sprained right wrist at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. He likely won't have an exit interview. Twitter @LakersReporter

Los Angeles Lakers, Injuries, Antawn Jamison 

Janis Carr: Jamison: "I just think we never --- from the top guy (D'Antoni) – had a good understanding of our roles." Twitter @janiscarr

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The Lakers won't have much clarity elsewhere. They could use the amnesty provision on Bryant ($30.5 million), Gasol ($19.9 million), World Peace ($7.7 million) or Blake ($4 million). World Peace might opt out of his player option in hopes for a longer but less expensive contract, although that runs the risk of the Lakers letting him walk. The Lakers also will have expiring contracts to Antawn Jamison, Clark, Morris, Goudelock, Robert Sacre and Devin Ebanks, although the latter is sure to leave considering he's rarely played all season. Los Angeles Daily News

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“The thing about it, it’s just so disappointing because this is a talented group of guys,” Jamison said. “That’s the toughest thing. That’s the thing that makes it hard to swallow. It’s not like we’re the bottom team and we’re trying to figure it out. This is a very talented group that definitely should be playing better than what we’re playing.” SheridanHoops

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Dwain Price: Ex-Mavs and current Laker F Antawn Jamison on the #Mavs: "In the next couple of years they’re going to be another powerhouse, like always.’’ Twitter @DwainPrice

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"No matter what situation is thrown at him, he's still thinking about basketball and making sure he's giving support to his teammates," Jamison said. "Just being positive and for him to receive that type of news and right before going through surgery, he's thinking about finding a way to give some positive feedback to us and letting us know that we still can compete and make some noise. " Long Beach Press-Telegram

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Lakers forward Antawn Jamison, who was injured during the second half of last night’s game against the Washington Wizards, was examined by hand specialist Dr. Steven Shin of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and underwent an MRI test today on his injured right wrist. NBA.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Injuries, Antawn Jamison 

Los Angeles Lakers forward Antawn Jamison suffered a slight tear in his right wrist during Friday's 103-100 loss to the Washington Wizards, according to sources. Despite Jamison's injury, a source said, "He's going to gut it out." ESPN.com

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Antawn Jamison on @paugasol's return: "Its like having another PG out there-for us we need to get the chemistry to push into the playoffs" Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Pau Gasol, Antawn Jamison 

Michael Lee: At 36, Antawn Jamison isn't ready to retire yet: "After this year, I got 2 more years. Mentally, I’m set for 2 more years & that’s it.” Twitter @MrMichaelLee

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Jamison eventually slipped up and expressed his displeasure publicly before actually speaking with D’Antoni, but the incident actually helped improve their relationship. And as the Lakers prepare to host the Wizards, the team with which he still has his fondest memories in the NBA, Jamison has emerged as a valued reserve who has helped Los Angeles move into the eighth playoff seed in the Western Conference — and well within range of the sixth seed. Washington Post

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More than three years after Wizards team president Ernie Grunfeld granted his request to join a championship contender and traded him to Cleveland in the aftermath of a horrendous season that included the death of Wizards owner Abe Pollin and the gun fiasco, Jamison admits that he wishes he had handled the situation in Washington differently. “I regret it,” Jamison said. “Ernie came to me and said, ‘You deserve it. I want to do what’s best for you.’ I was frustrated. That was a tough year. But I wish I would’ve stuck it out the duration of my contract, because if it wasn’t for D.C., I don’t think I’d be where I am at professionally. They gave me that opportunity, from Ernie and Eddie Jordan and Mr. Pollin. They gave me that captain [title]. . . . That was my family. Washington Post

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