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Greek international power forward/center Kostas will be sidelined for several and will therefore be unable to participate in the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament. As confirmed by the player's agent himself, Koufos has an arthroscopic surgery after the NBA season was over for his team Denver Nuggets, and he will need at least six weeks to get in full shape again. TalkBasket

Denver Nuggets, Injuries, Kosta Koufos, Greece 

After failing a third drug test in 1989, he was banned from the NBA. He had played 72 games over two seasons for the Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, averaging 3.1 points and 2.4 rebounds. Washburn would play for a few years in the Continental Basketball Association and the U.S. Basketball League. He also played overseas in Argentina, Puerto Rico, Greece, Spain, Switzerland and Colombia. “The drugs were really good in Colombia,” he says. Charlotte Observer

Puerto Rico, Spain, Greece, Argentina, Chris Washburn, Switzerland, Colombia 

In a quick turn of events, Olympiacos agreed with Acie Law (obviously with Partizan as well) and officially announced the player. TalkBasket

Acie Law, Greece 

Joey Dorsey is headed to Olympiakos. El Correo

Greece, Olympiacos, Joey Dorsey 

According to a source from Greece, Olympiacos is interested in Antonio Daniels. Former NBA champ with San Antonio Spurs has spent last season in D-League with Texas Legends. Daniels records averages of 7.6ppg and 3.4apg in NBA. Sportando

Greece, Antonio Daniels 

According to several reports from Greece, Olympiacos is close to landing DJ Mbenga. The Belgian big man is free agent after his experience in the NBA. Among the two parts the agreement is almost reached and is missing just the signature on the contract. Sportando

Free Agency, Greece, Olympiacos, Didier Ilunga-Mbenga 

According to sentragoal.gr, Olympiacos are examining the case of NBA-veteran Earl Boykins. With the cases of Zabian Dowdell and Akin Akingbala dead in the water Olympiacos are looking for other options, especially that of 35-year old Earl Boykins. TalkBasket

Free Agency, Greece, Olympiacos, Earl Boykins 

Emiliano Carchia: Sports.gr report that Marko Jaric and Olympiacos reached an agreement in principle. Deal will be official if Jaric won't get a call from NBA Twitter

Marko Jaric, Greece, Olympiacos 

Mike Wells: Source confirms that George Hill is close to agreeing to a deal with Olympiakos (Greece). Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Lockout, Greece, George Hill 

Pacers guard George Hill is close to a deal with Olympiakos. Sport24.gr

Indiana Pacers, Lockout, Greece, George Hill, Olympiacos 

Olympiakos is also interested in Jose Manuel Calderon. Sport24.gr

Toronto Raptors, Jose Manuel Calderon, Lockout, Greece, Olympiacos 

Emiliano Carchia: According to Greek press, PAO player Nick Calathes was sued for causing a car accident and leaving the scene. Via @Jon_Koncak_fan Twitter

Law, Lockout, Greece, Nick Calathes 

Enes Kanter is being targeted by Olympiakos in Greece. Sportdog

Utah Jazz, Lockout, Greece, Olympiacos, Enes Kanter 

Emiliano Carchia: Coach Obradovic said that Kevin Garnett was offered to the team but that PAO turned down the proposal Twitter

Boston Celtics, Lockout, Panathinaikos, Greece, Kevin Garnett, Zeljko Obradovic 

Emiliano Carchia: Greens are not interested in players with NBA out Twitter

Boston Celtics, Lockout, Panathinaikos, Greece, Kevin Garnett, Zeljko Obradovic 

Cengiz Keçeli: Panionios found a replacement for BJ Mullens in Francisco Elson. Twitter

Lockout, Greece, Francisco Elson, BJ Mullens, Panionios 

Jorge Sierra: Agent Andy Miller denies reports that Marreese Speights has signed with Panionios of Greece. Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, Lockout, Greece, Marreese Speights 

Jorge Sierra: His statement: "Speights has not accepted a job in Greece. We appreciate the interest in him but have decided to hold off at this time." Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, Lockout, Greece, Marreese Speights 

Panionios Athens lost former NBA player Byron Mullens who decided to leave the team and return to the States. The Greek team, to replace him, agreed to terms with NBA forward Marreese Speights, who has as agent Andy Millers, the same as Mullens. Sportando

Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, Lockout, Greece, Marreese Speights, BJ Mullens 

The Oklahoma City Thunder center who last month signed with the Greek basketball club Panionios had a change of heart and decided to come back home. “Felt out of the loop not being with my team here,” Mullens said via text message after landing in Ohio on Sunday night. Mullens left for Athens on Sept. 21. But infrequent games in the Greek League, coupled with a desire to participate with his Thunder teammates in organized voluntary workouts helped lead to his decision to return. Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder, Lockout, Greece, BJ Mullens