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Emiliano Carchia: Former NBA big man Brian Skinner is close to returning to Italy and joining Virtus Roma Twitter

Free Agency, Italy, Brian Skinner, Virtus Roma 

EB REVEALS BNEI HASHARON'S LIST of big men, prior to signing Demetrius Alexander: Melvin Ely, Brian Skinner, Marcus Goree, Terence Morris, Brandon Hunter, Kenny Edeleke, Lee Nailon, Brooks Sales, Deon Thompson & John Thomas! Twitter

Melvin Ely, Israel, Brian Skinner 

Virtus Roma asked info on Brian Skinner. The Italian team is on the market looking for a big man to add in the frontline. Brian Skinner has finished last season in Italy with Benetton Treviso averaging 6.5ppg and 6.8rpg in 22 games. Sportando

Free Agency, Brian Skinner, Virtus Roma 

Releasing Skinner is likely a precursor to the Griz bringing back reserve center Hamed Haddadi. A source with knowledge of the situation told The Commercial Appeal that Haddadi is scheduled to arrive in Memphis with a tourism visa today or tomorrow. The 7-foot Iranian has been in Dubai trying to obtain a work visa. But that already tedious effort stalled when the Griz withdrew their $2 million qualifying offer from Haddadi. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Free Agency, Brian Skinner, Hamed Haddadi 

So here's the strategy: Haddadi returns to Memphis and signs a one-year deal that will pay him between $1 and $1.5 million this season. Once employed, the hope is that Haddadi will be granted a work visa by traveling to Canada for an interview with the U.S. Embassy a la the Marc Gasol experience. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Free Agency, Brian Skinner, Hamed Haddadi 

Ronald Tillery: Griz will take a look at journeymen PF/C Mikki Moore and Brian Skinner during training camp Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Brian Skinner, Mikki Moore 

Impressive signing of Benetton Treviso which announced the arrival until the end of the season of Brian Skinner. The American center replaces Sandro Nicevic, out for injury. Sportando

Brian Skinner, Benetton Treviso 

Gery Woelfel: With release of Brian Skinner, Bucks are now exploring PG or big man options. Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Brian Skinner 

Sources believe that the team will sign center Brian Skinner shortly after releasing Hobson. Skinner was released in Milwaukee's final round of training camp cuts, but will be re-signed to give the team frontcourt depth. HoopsWorld

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Brian Skinner 

Marc J. Spears: Bucks have requested waivers on forward/center Brian Skinner. Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Brian Skinner 

The Bucks roster remains at 16 players, but they must get down to the league limit of 15 on Monday. It's expected that center Brian Skinner, who has a non-guaranteed contract, will be released to reach the roster limit. Of the 15 players with guaranteed contracts, rookie Darington Hobson (hip surgery) and Michael Redd (left knee surgery) are unavailable. That leaves the Bucks with 13 players to open the season. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Brian Skinner 

Brian Skinner said he's not ready to retire after 12 seasons in the NBA. The Texas native, 34, will try to persuade the Bucks to keep him after signing a non-guaranteed contract. Skinner, who owns a house in Milwaukee after playing two previous stints with the Bucks, thinks the current team can be a winner and wants to be part of it. "Back in Milwaukee, so we'll see what happens," Skinner said. "The bottom line is I'm going to keep working hard. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Brian Skinner 

The Hawks still are in the market for a center (I’ve still heard nothing to indicate they are seeking a wing) and they have veterans Francisco Elson, Brian Skinner and Josh Boone on their radar. Not so much Kwame Brown, who is thought to still be seeking a deal for more than the vet minimum. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Kwame Brown, Francisco Elson, Brian Skinner, Josh Boone