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Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Anthony Parker knows the clock is winding down on his career on the court and admits the rigors he’s endured during the course of the condensed season due to the lockout has been tough. Seeing the recent retirements of guys like guard T.J. Ford and center Jeff Foster this season has given Parker time to reflect on how much gas he actually has left in the tank. “Well especially in a season like this where there are so many games crammed together it definitely doesn’t bode well for guys who already have a lot of miles on their bodies,” Parker told HOOPSWORLD about the impact of getting older in a young man’s game. “[Retirement] is something I’m not going to make a decision on now because I’m in the middle of the season and it’s such a grind mentally and physically. But once I get out of the season, you know, I kind of take it season by season and I’ll make the determination then.” HoopsWorld

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Sam Amico: Luke Harangody back w/Cavs after named D-League player of week. Anthony Parker joked: "Thing I like about him is he hasn't changed a bit." Twitter

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The Cavaliers' run of good health has finally ended. The club played without shooting guard Anthony Parker on Tuesday night because of tightness in his lower back. Daniel Gibson started in his absence. Parker, 36, became the first regular to miss any time this season with injury or illness after sitting out the second half of Monday's 102-94 win in Charlotte. The veteran, who dealt with back issues last season as well, experienced tightness in the days leading up to the Bobcats' game, coach Byron Scott said, but wanted to play. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Bob Finnan: #Cavs re-sign free agent Anthony Parker Twitter

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(Cleveland) is still in discussions with free agent Anthony Parker. He won't be at the facility Friday. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Sam Amico: Chris Grant: No decision on Anthony Parker. Twitter

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Ainge has had conversations with representatives for several players over the past week, including Cavaliers unrestricted free agent Anthony Parker. Parker’s agent, Henry Thomas, confirmed the talks but he said a meeting has not been scheduled. Boston Globe

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Julian Benbow: The Celtics have expressed interest in Anthony Parker, according to his rep, but no meetings have been scheduled at this time. Twitter

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The Knicks, after showing initial interest on Kwame Brown, have backed off. The Knicks also have explored using their mid-level on a small forward, perhaps Grant Hill or Anthony Parker. New York Post

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The Cavaliers have made it no secret they want to resign free agent Anthony Parker. They do have competition for his services, however. Several clubs have inquired about the 36-year-old Parker, sources have told the Plain Dealer, including the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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With free-agent forward Grant Hill looking like a long shot, the Knicks have expressed interest in Cavaliers sharpshooter Anthony Parker, The Post has learned. Though the Knicks’ priority is a defensive center, they seem also intent on getting a 3-point-shooting small forward, a leader who can defend coming off the bench. Parker, who once played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, shot 38 percent from 3-point land last season, averaging 8.3 points. New York Post

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According to a person familiar with the Knicks’ thinking, the decision may come down to using the mid-level on the best player available willing to take a one-year deal. Parker’s sister is WNBA star Candace Parker, who’s married to Knicks free agent center Shelden Williams. The Knicks’ preference is Hill, 39, whom they pursued two years ago, only to lose out to the Suns. Hill, after working out at the Suns facility (a bad sign), told the Arizona Republic there were “good chances’’ he’d re-sign with Phoenix. New York Post

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Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant, happy that there soon will be an NBA season, admits he has a long task list that needs to be filled. At the top of it is veteran guard Anthony Parker. Even at age 36, Parker's presence on a team load Oklahoman

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Sam Amico: Cavs likely to offer Anthony Parker multi-year deal, source says. "They want to keep him. They like him as a leader and mentor." Twitter

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: #Cavs guard Daniel Gibson, appearing on WKNR, says team rep Anthony Parker has done a good job keeping players informed of union doings. Twitter

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: Parker said only after meeting will he know if deal is good enough to be put to vote of rank-and-file. #Cavs #NBA Twitter

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"The research shows that payroll really only has, I think the number was 7 percent to do with the wins and losses," said Parker, Cleveland's player-rep. "I don't buy, and a lot of people in the media don't buy, that some of these changes are going to create the competitiveness a lot people believe it will. "The concern for us is just for guys to have flexibility and not have to be told where they're going to go and have no say at all. We realize there are going to be some restrictions, but it's a very oppressive system that's been put in front of us so far." NBA.com

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Alex Kennedy: Source says Anthony Parker has been contacting fellow team reps, telling them not to accept the NBA's offer. Parker wants to decertify. Twitter

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: #Cavs player rep Anthony Parker confirms to Plain Dealer he's in favor of rejecting NBA proposal. Same is true of teammates he's spoken with Twitter

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: #Cavs union rep Anthony Parker tells PD: "All options are on the table including decertification. No decisions have been made . . . Twitter

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