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The London-born shooting guard – who has just been traded from Detroit Pistons to the Charlotte Bobcats – was due to finally commit to Great Britain in time for London 2012 after a protracted four-year effort to get him on board. But after failing to show at the team’s training camp which closed in Houston on Saturday night, coach Chris Finch has been forced to name a squad without him. GB Basketball performance director Chris Spice said: “We kept the door open as long as we could. “We had been in correspondence with his people, and one day he was in, one day he was out. He felt he couldn’t commit. We are where we are and now we focus on the guys we have here.” Manchester Evening News

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Ben Gordon will not play for Great Britain at the London Olympics later this month after he failed to report to their Houston training camp by the June 30 deadline. TalkBasket

Ben Gordon, Great Britain, Olympics 

Coach Chris Finch included Gordon in the provisional squad in April and was hopeful he would arrive at the Houston Rockets practice facilities for camp. He never showed. TalkBasket

Ben Gordon, Great Britain, Olympics, Chris Finch 

NBA star Ben Gordon will not play for Great Britan National Team at Olympic Game in London. The player last year said that he would have played the Olympics at home. Sportando

Charlotte Bobcats, USA Basketball, Ben Gordon, Olympics 

Gordon said Friday the 7-59 record last season doesn’t turn him off being a Bobcat the next two seasons. He was traded here Monday night by the Detroit Pistons, who didn’t have much use for him of late. This is the first time in an eight-year NBA career Gordon has been traded. He welcomed that. “It’s definitely a different feeling. But I’m looking to have a very positive impact – change whatever was in the past,’’ Gordon said at an introductory news conference. “I’m not even thinking about what happened in the past (in Charlotte). Just thinking about what happens in the future.’’ Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Ben Gordon 

Scott Howard-Cooper: Thomas Robinson said he thinks his chances of going 2nd improved with Bobcats acquiring Ben Gordon. Decreases need for SG (Bradley Beal). Twitter

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Larry Lage: AP Source: #Pistons saved $15 million in trade that dealt Ben Gordon & protected, future 1st-round pick to Bobcats for Corey Maggette Twitter

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Richard Hamilton: Wow. Did u see the trade that happen today Twitter

Trade, Richard Hamilton, Ben Gordon 

Richard Hamilton: BG I'm happy for u bro Twitter

Trade, Richard Hamilton, Ben Gordon 

Damien Wilkins: It's been real BG. Best of luck in Charlotte my dude! Twitter

Trade, Ben Gordon, Damien Wilkins 

David Aldridge: Sources confirm @Adrian Wojnarowski report that the Pistons have traded Ben Gordon and a protected future first to Charlotte for Corey Maggette. Twitter

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David Aldridge: Pistons clear almost $15M from their 13-14 payroll with deal. Gordon due $26.6M next 2 yrs; Maggette has expiring deal at $10.9M for 12-13. Twitter

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KC Johnson: Ben Gordon used to always ask about Jordan during his Bulls' stint. Now, he gets to play for his franchise. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Ben Gordon 

Ian Whittell: For those asking, still no sign of Ben Gordon at GB camp tho he's telling officials he still wants to play at Olympics Twitter

Detroit Pistons, FIBA, Ben Gordon, Olympics 

Great Britain coach Chris Finch won't have Byron Mullens at the London Games and is still waiting to discover if another NBA player, Ben Gordon, will play. Mullens, an American, qualified for and received his British passport earlier this year because his mother hails from England. He has never feature with Britain in an international competition. The same can be said for Gordon, who was born in London but grew up in the United States. FIBA.com

Detroit Pistons, Ben Gordon, Great Britain, Olympics, BJ Mullens, Chris Finch 

The Detroit Pistons guard is being non-committal about the Olympic squad, citing the need to rest after the NBA season. "We are never in a position to give ultimatums," Great Britain coach Chris Finch said to the Telegraph. "We are going to give Ben all of next week to let us know what his intentions are and then we will map out whether we go forward with him or without him but there comes a point when we have to move forward and make the best decision for the team." FIBA.com

Detroit Pistons, Ben Gordon, Great Britain, Olympics, BJ Mullens, Chris Finch 

Earlier this week British Basketball Performance Director, Chris Spice commented on some further updates to the roster in Houston: "Ben Gordon is continuing his training in Detroit and has not yet joined the GB squad this summer. His situation will be reassessed in a week's time when we will be in a position to comment further. Great Britain Basketball

Detroit Pistons, Ben Gordon, Great Britain, Olympics 

Mark Woods: Ben Gordon has effectively been given a week to show up for GB camp. Officials claim he is "training in Detroit." As you do. Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Ben Gordon, Great Britain, Olympics 

Mark Deeks: Guess Olympics aren't a great honour to everyone. Ben Gordon doesn't turn up to Team GB training camp, while Ryan Richards joins....Jamaica. Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Ben Gordon, Great Britain, Olympics 

Deng consistently has maintained his plan to play in the Olympics despite the injury. He will make his decision on offseason surgery in August. Former Bull Ben Gordon, who was born in London and has played a cat-and-mouse game for years with British officials regarding international participation, was an early no-show at camp. Chicago Tribune

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