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David Kahn called Greg Stiemsma's agent back this morning as he said he would. According to Chicago-based Mike Naiditch, the two agreed that Stiemsma and the Wolves are a good fit each other, they talked some contract numbers, nothing formally, there was no offer and the two will speak again on Friday while the Wolves continue to assemble this fluid puzzle while they pursue everyone from Nic Batum and Brandon Roy to Pau Gasol and others. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Marc J. Spears: USA Hoops says NYK Jeremy Lin withdraws from Select Team due to free agency while BOS Greg Stiesma withdraws due to plantar fasciatis rehab. Twitter

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Greg Stiemsma: Stiemsma's visit is over. "Greg thoroughly enjoyed his visit," his agent said. They'll follow-up w/in 2 days. Appears Batum/Hill are next. Twitter

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Jerry Zgoda: Update: Celtics C Stiemsma has been into town today for his visit and is already gone. Batum expected in from France tonight, Hill on Mon Twitter

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Greg Stiemsma will spend today being wined and dined by the Minnesota Timberwolves. And in the coming days, there will be more teams showing the Boston Celtics restricted free agent some love. However, his agent tells CSNNE.com that a return to Boston is still Stiemsma's preference. CSNNE.com

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"He's going to listen to Minnesota and he'll probably visit with a few more teams, too," Naiditch said. "But Boston is where he wants to be. At the same time, he has to make sure he knows what all opportunities are out there for him. But what he wants when all is said and done, is to keep playing for the Boston Celtics." CSNNE.com

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A. Sherrod Blakely: #CelticsTalk: #Celtics RFA Greg Stiemsma meeting with #Timberwolves today. Source says C's remain his first choice. Twitter

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Darren Wolfson: Stiemsma's agent: "Boston & MN are Greg's top choices, so we will explore those situations before opening up to interest from other teams." Twitter

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The Celts still are hoping to sign Jeff Green and Brandon Bass, and they’ve made a qualifying offer to Greg Stiemsma, making him a restricted free agent and giving them the option to match any offer he gets. Boston Herald

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Mike Naiditch: Stiemrolling out of the gate! One minute into free agency, Stiemsma set to visit T-Wolves Twitter

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The Celtics made a qualifying offer today to Greg Stiemsma of just over $1 million, thus retaining their right to match any offer for the restricted free agent center. Boston Herald

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Greg Stiemsma will be in Boston for the next few days to pack up his apartment, but the free agent center doesn’t want Celtics fans to read anything into the move. Boston Herald

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“It’s just that I have a month-to-month lease and I’m not going to be there in July at all so I can save a little money by getting out of my apartment,” Stiemsma said. “I’m hoping to re-sign on a new lease soon.” Boston Herald

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As Stiemsma awaits the start of free agency, his main priority is resting his left foot, which was plagued by plantar fasciitis throughout the season. The 26-year-old is still in a walking boot, but said there has been improvement. He’s hoping to be ready to join the select team that will practice against the U.S. Olympic squad from July 6-11 in Las Vegas. Boston Herald

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Stiemsma will be taking a wait-and see approach with everything this summer. “Obviously, I have to do what’s best financially for me and my family. But at the same time, to come back to this system where I think I fit in pretty well, that will play a factor, too,” Stiemsma said. “The fans in Boston have been unbelievable. To come back to play for Doc (Rivers), hopefully we can make that work out. Boston is definitely my No. 1 choice.” Boston Herald

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Peter Stringer: Doc on Stiemsma being named to USA Basketball Select Team: "I'm just hoping his foot is healthy enough for him to play in those games." Twitter

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2011 USA Pan American Games bronze medalists Greg Stiemsma (Boston Celtics) and Lance Thomas (New Orleans Hornets) have been added to the 2012 USA Men’s Select Team roster that will train against the 2012 USA Basketball Men’s National Team during its July 6-12 training camp in Las Vegas, Nev. USA Basketball also announced that Ryan Anderson (Orlando Magic / California) has withdrawn from the USA Select squad, leaving 14 players on the roster. “We made a commitment back in October that we would select two players from the 2011 USA Pan American Games Team and invite them to be part of the 2012 USA Select Team,” explained Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball chairman. “Greg (Stiemsma) and Lance (Thomas) were valuable contributors to the USA’s bronze medal showing at the 2011 Pan American Games and both earned their way on to NBA rosters this season and demonstrated they can contribute at that level. I'm pleased to have both players join the USA Select Team.” NBA.com

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Boston Celtics center Greg Stiemsma and Lance Thomas of the New Orleans Hornets have been added to the select team of young players that will train against the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team. Also, USA Basketball has announced that Orlando forward Ryan Anderson has withdrawn, leaving the roster at 14 players. Boston Herald

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Jessica Camerato: #Celtics Stiemsma had cortisone shot in left foot after Gm6, feels better. 2nd shot he's had in same foot (plantar fasciitis). #CelticsTalk Twitter

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Bob Cooney: Stiemsma has foot problem but should be a go tonight for Celtics. Keyon Dooling missed practice yesterday with illness. Bout to talk to 6ers Twitter

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