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The Boston Celtics plan to enter training camp next week with a slew of new faces, with Darko Milicic being among them. A league source confirmed to CSNNE.com that Milicic, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft, will sign a one-year deal with the Celtics next week for the veteran's minimum. CSNNE.com

Boston Celtics, Darko Milicic, Training Camp 

The signing of Milicic will give the C's 14 guaranteed contracts heading into training camp which begins Sept. 29. When the Celtics signed Jason Collins, it was believed that Collins would be the final big man added to the mix. CSNNE.com

Boston Celtics, Darko Milicic, Training Camp 

Darko Milicic, as reported by Novosti.rs, is flying to the States and he will likely sign his new contract in the NBA in the coming days. Sportando

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Darko Milicic 

The Boston Celtics are the favorite to sign the Serbian player who turned down a three-year, $6M offer from Real Madrid in the summer because he wants to play in the NBA. Sportando

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Real Madrid 

There's nothing between Real Madrid and Darko Milicic. Encestando

Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Real Madrid, Spain 

Real Madrid denies negotiations with Darko Milicic. Encestando

Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Real Madrid, Spain 

Real Madrid doesn't want Darko Milicic. TuBasket.com

Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Real Madrid, Spain 

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 

Other remaining free-agent candidates who could meet the Heat's apparent need for size in the middle include Darko Milicic and Andray Blatche. South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Andray Blatche 

As of now, it looks like Darko Milicic is the center Real Madrid is negotiating with. Encestando

Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Real Madrid 

Darko Milicic has passed on Real Madrid's offer. Kosarka 24

Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Real Madrid 

Real Madrid finds Darko Milicic tempting. Encestando

Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Real Madrid 

Marc Cornstein, agent for Darko Milicic, said client giving no thought to playing overseas next season. “No,’’ Cornstein said of the free-agent big man. “He will be back in the NBA.’’ The Miami Heat remain in the mix as a team looking at Milicic. However, Cornstein said Milicic is still looking at a number of NBA teams, and there’s no timetable yet as to when he might sign. Sulia

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Marc Cornstein 

That Darko Milicic is not even considering playing overseas shows how the Serbian has changed from a few years ago when he was very unhappy with the Knicks and told me in November 2009, "I think right now the only spot for me is Europe.'' Milicic, though, eventually moved on to Minnesota and regained his NBA confidence. The No. 2 pick from 2003 is now determined to continue to improve his NBA career. Sulia

Free Agency, Darko Milicic 

The Heat plans to have further internal discussions about whether to sign someone from that group, Mickell Gladness (who played for their summer league team after splitting last season between Miami and Golden State) or invite second-round rookie Justin Hamilton to training camp. Milicic’s agent said Thursday there has been nothing new since an initial Heat inquiry more than a week ago. Miami Herald

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Mickell Gladness, Justin Hamilton, Training Camp 

Ira Winderman: With Nazr Mohammed leaning toward signing with Bulls as Asik replacement, Heat could become default option for Darko Milicic. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Nazr Mohammed 

The Clippers reportedly had interest in free agent Darko Milicic and still could bring in veteran center Hilton Armstrong to training camp. Armstrong is currently playing for the Clippers’ summer league team. Orange County Register

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Summer League, Hilton Armstrong 

The Clippers signed Grant Hill to a two-year contract Wednesday night to bolster their small forward spot, and the team also reached out to free-agent centers Darko Milicic and Ryan Hollins. Hill agreed to join the team under the biannual exception, taking a two-year deal that will pay him $1.9 million in the first year and has a raise of 4.5% in the second. Hill, who will be 40 in October, is expected to back up Caron Butler. The Clippers are expected to hold a news conference next week to formally announce the signing. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Ryan Hollins, Grant Hill 

The Clippers have only the veteran minimum of about $1.229 million to offer Milicic. But Cornstein said the money was less of a factor because the Timberwolves must still pay Milicic the $10.898 million remaining on the last two years of his contract before the team used the amnesty provision to cut him. "Playing time, team situation will be crucial factors," Cornstein said. "Because Darko was amnestied, he and I both agree that it's a crucial year for him." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Ryan Hollins, Grant Hill 

Though Asik won't sign his three-year, $25.1 million offer sheet until likely Friday, more signs developed that his uniform will have "Rockets" on the front. Marc Cornstein, the agent for Darko Milicic, confirmed the Bulls have expressed interest in his client, who was a recent amnesty cut by the Timberwolves. League sources also indicated the Bulls are casting a wide net for other lower-salaried big men in free agency. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Darko Milicic, Marc Cornstein