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Eric Smith: Some sources are saying DEN won't match the Forbes offer from TOR. But I'm at the ACC & the #Raptors haven't confirmed anything, pro or con Twitter

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Raul Barrigon: With Rudy's arrival to Denver, the Gary Forbes situation changes and it's no sure thing the Nuggets match Toronto's offer. Twitter

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Eric Koreen: Word is the Nugs have until midnight to decide on Forbes. Twitter

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Raul Barrigon: Nuggets are leaning toward matching the Raptors' offer for Gary Forbes, one source told HoopsHype. Could happen as early as today. Twitter

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Ryan Wolstat: Raptors should find out later today about Gary Forbes. BC sniffing around other names as backup plan including Reggie Williams Twitter

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The Toronto Raptors announced Saturday they have signed restricted free-agent forward Gary Forbes to an offer sheet. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. The Denver Nuggets are expected to receive the offer sheet today. Under the terms of the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement, beginning Sunday the Nuggets will have three days to match the Raptors’ offer. NBA.com

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You might want to hold off on putting those Mickeal Pietrus Raptors jerseys under the Christmas tree. Every indication I got last night was, after seeing Pietrus and seeing what else was out there, the Raptors might be pulling back a bit and “going in a different direction.” Not sure why, entirely. Maybe the chance to get a younger Gary Forbes (the details are somewhere in here) came out of the blue; maybe it’s Pietrus’s knee, maybe it’s the money in deal but it’s looking less likely today than it was yesterday. Toronto Star

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Marc J. Spears: Nuggets RFA guard @Gary Forbes expected to sign offer sheet with Raptors, source said. Twitter

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Gary Forbes is nearing a two-year contract with a team option for a third with Toronto, league sources tell Y! Twitter

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Al Harrington's contract ($6.2 million this season, $27 million over four) would be a possible contract to consider. Ujiri wouldn't speak publicly about this, but it's possible that with all of Denver's cap space, the team won't utilize the amnesty rule this season. One other business move would be the re-signing of well-liked reserve Gary Forbes. The undrafted rookie played some significant minutes last season. Forbes is an unrestricted free agent but said "the feeling I got" from the Nuggets was that they would bring him back. "I wouldn't want it anyway," the guard/forward said. "That's the team that took a chance on me when no one else did." Denver Post

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Forbes is an unrestricted free agent but said “the feeling I got” from the Nuggets was that they’d bring him back this season (free agents can sign starting Dec. 9). “And I wouldn’t want it any way,” the guard/forward Forbes said. “That’s the team that took a chance on me when no one else did.” Denver Post

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Gary Forbes: Tentative means not certain or not fully completed.. So I'm still waiting. Twitter

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Gary Forbes: I'm a lil bit tired of answering the ? "Yo what's good with this lockout situation? U hear anything? #EndTheLOCKOUT Twitter

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Gary Forbes: I still love my country n enjoyed playing for #TeamPanama it jus sucks that we have a border line idiot as President. Smh Twitter

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Gary Forbes: For the game of basketball and more importantly the players who work hard to represent Panama. It's a disgrace having to put up with sum1. This might b the worst organized team I've ever been on and no fault to the players or coach. It's the President who shows lack of respect. But to no surprise Miguel Sanchiz did not show up. He is the worst thing to happen to the Panama basketball organization. Total disrespect Twitter

Gary Forbes, Panama 

Gary Forbes: I have to be honest with you guys. Team Panama is struggling on the court due to behind the scenes issues. Our team is the only team not backed by our government and probably the only team without any sponsors. Our president, who I will not name, has put the team in a lose/lose situation in my eyes. Our practice facilities are subpar, practicing on 9-foot baskets, as your regulation baskets are 10 feet. Panama has a facility, “Roberto Duran” Coliseum, which we can’t use because it is a government owned facility. There are two federations in Panama and basically we are a private club team. Crazy, huh? SLAM

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Gary Forbes: Our President booked our tickets home for September 4th because he didn’t believe we’d make it to the second round. Along with that, we have one coach, no staff, no trainers, and once again no backing or support from our country. I was in a meeting before I left Panama with the Pan Deportes President who said that we don’t represent Panama when we play in these international tournaments, FIBA recognizes us but not the government. I had no clue of these conditions before I came to represent my country. SLAM

Gary Forbes, Panama 

Gary Forbes: Another factor that amazed me was how we had yellow practice jerseys, mind you the Panamanian flag colors are red, white, and blue. Due to the fact that we are unable to represent our country, we don’t wear the colors inside of the country. I have seen other teams here at the FIBA Americas tournament have scouting reports, film, and a game plan for the opposing teams, which we have none of. Like I said, we only have 1 coach. There have been players in the locker room taping themselves due to the lack of trainers on hand. I’ve always known that what you put out is what you get and I must say I am disappointed in the lack of effort from the team’s President. It has been a humbling experience just finishing my first NBA season and then to come here and deal with this. SLAM

Gary Forbes 

Gary Forbes: Played like shiiiiiii tonight. Disappointed but good thing is there's a tomorrow. Turnin the page n focusing on Paraguay on Thursday. Twitter

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Nuggets forward Gary Forbes is joining the National Team of Panama. Hora Cero

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