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In its exploration to sign a big man, the Miami Heat will work out ex-Denver Nuggets center Chris Andersen, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Chris Andersen 

Andersen, famously known as "The Birdman," arrived in Miami on Monday for a physical and workouts over the next two days with the defending NBA champions, sources said. Yahoo! Sports

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Chris Andersen 

After Stern took over as commissioner in 1984, other players permanently banned over the next decade included John Drew, Roy Tarpley and Richard Dumas. Players barred but later reinstated included Lewis Lloyd, Mitchell Wiggins, Duane Washington and Stanley Roberts. Years later, when the drug program was different, Chris Andersen was banned in 2006 and reinstated in 2008. Players always have been able to apply for reinstatement after two years, when they would need to prove having been rehabilitated. Washburn was unsuccessful in his attempt to be reinstated, while Richardson said he opted to remain overseas after he had been reinstated in 1988. "It's a great story," Washburn said of the relationship Richardson eventually developed with Stern. "I understand what Micheal Ray did (with drug use). I walked the same road as him." FOXSports Florida

David Stern, Chris Andersen, Michael Ray Richardson, Chris Washburn 

The source said in addition to Copeland making the team, it's likely the other will be Wallace, who's set to scrimmage for the first time on Friday. Power forwards Kenyon Martin and Chris Andersen -- and Josh Howard who can play some four as well -- are still available, but it doesn't appear the Knicks are in pursuit right now. ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Rasheed Wallace, Kenyon Martin, Josh Howard, Chris Andersen, Chris Copeland 

Darren Wolfson: Gotten some #Twolves-Raja Bell questions. Update: Sounds like Kahn isn't in that mix. Birdman would like to come, but no MN interest still. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Raja Bell, Chris Andersen 

Several sources have told ESPNNewYork.com that the Knicks want to add a seasoned power forward, possibly to back up Stoudemire. The top candidates are Kenyon Martin and Louis Amundson, but both players want at least the mini mid-level exception of $3 million or higher. Other fours include D.J. White, Chris Andersen, who played with Carmelo Anthony and J.R. Smith in Denver, and Jordan Williams, who played for the Nets last season. ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Kenyon Martin, Louis Amundson, Chris Andersen, Jordan Williams 

As far as veterans go, Chris Andersen has pushed the idea of playing for the Knicks, but the sentiment isn't mutual . . . Tracy McGrady did get a much-heralded tryout last week with the Knicks, but there doesn't appear to be great interest there. T-Mac also worked out for the Bobcats and Spurs. Sulia

Free Agency, Tracy McGrady, Chris Andersen 

The Heat concluded a several-day audition of former Kings center Hassan Whiteside and will decide whether to sign him, Josh Harrellson or neither. So far, Miami passed on auditioning former Nuggets center Chris “Birdman” Andersen, who would love to play here, or older veterans such as Mehmet Okur. Miami Herald

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Hassan Whiteside, Mehmet Okur, Chris Andersen, Josh Harrellson 

Jared Zwerling: While McGrady's name is out there, I'm still hearing a big is #Knicks focus. K. Martin, L. Amundson, D.J. White & Chris Andersen still FA. Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Kenyon Martin, Tracy McGrady, Louis Amundson, Chris Andersen, DJ White 

Chris Andersen, formerly of Denver, fits the length criteria. But the Wolves are not in his mix. ESPN.com

Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Chris Andersen 

The Heat previously made an inquiry about former Nuggets center Chris Anderson - as it did in July with Darko Milicic - but as of Thursday evening, had not made an offer or booked a visit with Anderson, who's very interested in Miami. Miami Herald

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Chris Andersen 

The Heat also have attracted the interest of free-agent center Chris Andersen, who recently bypassed a lucrative European offer and is believed to be amenable to a Heat offer at the NBA minimum salary, which is all the Heat, operating above the NBA salary cap, have available. Andersen was released earlier this summer by the Denver Nuggets under the league's amnesty provision that eases a team's luxury-tax liability. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Chris Andersen 

Darren Wolfson: Chris Andersen has multiple offers, but still nothing from the #Twolves. Sure looks like he's not an option in their search for another big. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Chris Andersen 

Jared Zwerling: Chris Andersen has received some offers from NBA teams. He does have a favorite team he wants to play for, but his reps won't say just yet. Twitter

Free Agency, Chris Andersen 

Jared Zwerling: Chris Andersen's offers have been from the $1.2 to $5 million range per season. Twitter

Free Agency, Chris Andersen 

A source close to unrestricted free agent Chris Andersen said the power forward is open to signing for the veteran's minimum. That's all the Knicks can offer, and they could use a seasoned backup for Amare Stoudemire who knows how to score inside, rebound and block shots. ESPN.com

Free Agency, Chris Andersen 

Olympiacos is waiting for Joey Dorsey's decision to stay on the team, but it's also considering alternatives. One of them is Chris Andersen, who was offered to Olympiacos. Athlitika Nea

Free Agency, Chris Andersen, Olympiacos, Joey Dorsey 

Chris Andersen has been offered to Panathinaikos Prasina Nea

Free Agency, Chris Andersen, Panathinaikos 

The Denver Nuggets have waived F/C Chris Andersen under the amnesty provision outlined in the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri announced today. NBA.com

Denver Nuggets, Free Agency, Chris Andersen, Masai Ujiri 

The Denver Nuggets cut Chris "Birdman" Andersen from its roster and signed in his place free agent Anthony Randolph, a source said Tuesday. Denver used the NBA's amnesty clause to waive the seldom-used Andersen, a source said. Denver Post

Denver Nuggets, Free Agency, Anthony Randolph, Chris Andersen