HoopsHype.com Rumors

Jason Kapono is out from PAO BC. At least that’s what he wants and asked before today’s game against KAOD. The American sharp shooter is not expected to finish the season in Greece, as he appeares to be irritated by his lack of minutes in Euroleague and in the Greek league. This is more than truth, since he wasn’t used not even for a second in the last game against Anadolu Efes. EuroHoops.net

Free Agency, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Panathinaikos officially confirmed Kapono’s request. EuroHoops.net

Free Agency, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Niki Bakouli: Jason Kapono will finally arrive tomorrow in Athens for @paobcgr #Euroleague Twitter @Eurohoopsnet

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Niki Bakouli: Jason Kapono informed @paobcgr that he will travel to athens after the first week of december Twitter @Eurohoopsnet

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Jason Kapono wrote an open letter which was posted in Panathinaikos bc official website. The American forward is thanking the Greek team for its support to his family problems (his wife is having pregnancy complications), but he still haven’t decided if he will come to Athens. “Having reached a deal with Panathinaikos last week, I faced an unexpected family emergency, that delayed my departure to Greece. At this moment my situation is still unclear and I don’t know yet if it will prevent me from fulfilling my obligations to the team. My agents and Panathinaikos are in constant contact and me and my family will try to find a positive solution. Panathinaikos is one of the most legendary clubs in Europe and I was excited to join them and be a part of their winning tradition. Everyone in the team is fully professional and respected my situation, specially owner Mr. Giannakopoulos, whom I thank personally about his support”. EuroHoops.net

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Panathinaikos announced officially on Friday the 16th of November the singing of Jason Kapono and a few hours latter his wife had complications in her latest pregnancy. The Greek club is in constant contact with the player, waits to be informed about the new date of his arrival – he was scheduled to travel to Greece on Sunday – and clarified to the American player that his wife will have the best possible medical care in Athens. EuroHoops.net

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Kapono seems to appreciate the behavior of the club, but he is worried due to the condition of his wife and he seems reluctant to come immediately to Greece on his own, or with his whole family. The Greens on the other hand can’t wait forever and even with his contract being signed, the deal could be voided. Kapono should decide what he will do in the next two or three days. If not, then Panathinaikos will not have any other choice than to move on. EuroHoops.net

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Emiliano Carchia: Panathinaikos signed former NBA Player Jason Kapono. Via @Niki Bakouli Twitter @SportandoBasket

Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Jason Kapono is close to penning a deal with Panathinaikos, according to Gazzetta.gr. The sharpshooter is in advanced talkts with PAO and might finalize the deal very soon. Sportando

Free Agency, Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

Panathinaikos is in talks with Jason Kapono. sport-fm.gr

Free Agency, Panathinaikos, Jason Kapono, Greece 

He remains optimistic and views Leandro Barbosa‘s late signing with the Boston Celtics and Eddy Curry signing with Dallas just days before the start of the season as hope that he’ll, too, soon find a new home. “Ultimately, I have to stay ready, which I am, as far as in the gym, and stay positive,” Howard said. “I don’t think my career’s over.” Other notable players still looking for a team: Guards: Derek Fisher, Gilbert Arenas (in talks with Chinese team), Baron Davis, Earl Boykins, Mickael Pietrus, Michael Redd, Maurice Evans, Jason Kapono. Forwards/Centers: Kenyon Martin, Shawne Williams, Quentin Richardson, Bobby Simmons, Bill Walker, Jamario Moon, Renaldo Balkman, Ryan Gomes, Troy Murphy, Josh Powell, Derrick Caracter, Ben Wallace, Greg Oden, Sean Williams, Tony Battie, Mehmet Okur. NBA.com

Free Agency, Michael Redd, Derek Fisher, Gilbert Arenas, Troy Murphy, Kenyon Martin, Mickael Pietrus, Derrick Caracter, Bill Walker, Ryan Gomes, Josh Powell, Shawne Williams, Josh Howard, Ben Wallace, Sean Williams, Leandro Barbosa, Jamario Moon, Mehmet Okur, Quentin Richardson, Jason Kapono, Tony Battie, Baron Davis, Greg Oden, Earl Boykins, Renaldo Balkman, Bobby Simmons, Maurice Evans 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent Jason Kapono has been working out with the San Antonio Spurs this week, league sources tell Y! Sports. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Jason Kapono 

This strikes us, foremost, as due diligence. The Spurs are always on the lookout for knockdown 3-point shooters and, once upon a time at least, Kapono was that. However, the Spurs are already relatively well-stocked on the wings. Unless another shooter were to leave for some reason, it’s difficult to see how Kapono might fit. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Jason Kapono 

Jason Kapono turned down an offer from French team Orleans. Catch and Shoot

Free Agency, Jason Kapono 

Ethan J. Skolnick: Third favorite memory: Jason Williams grabbing Doleac and Kapono because he wanted a "White Power" photo. Twitter

Jason Williams, Jason Kapono, Matt Doleac 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Cleveland plans to waive Jason Kapono, league source tells Y! He was part of LA package in Ramon Sessions trade. Kapono will be free agent. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Jason Kapono 

Adrian Wojnarowski: As part of the Ramon Sessions package, the Lakers sent Jason Kapono to Cleveland, league source tells Y! Sports. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Trade, Ramon Sessions, Jason Kapono 

Jason Kapono's wife, Ashley, gave birth to twin girls Tuesday, Campbell and Isla. Kapono was excused from the Lakers' home game against Phoenix on Tuesday night, but he was scheduled to meet the team afterward to join the Lakers' flight from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City for the game at Utah on Wednesday night. Kapono didn't play in the game Sunday night against Memphis, with Lakers coach Mike Brown opting for the ball-handling and offensive creativity of rookie Andrew Goudelock as the backup shooting guard. Orange County Register

Los Angeles Lakers, Jason Kapono 

Jason Kapono doesn't figure he will be a Lakers starter for long. Noting Kobe Bryant's history of playing through injuries, Kapono said he expected the star shooting guard to be in the Lakers' lineup as usual on Christmas in their opener against Chicago. "I think you'd be a fool to not think that," Kapono said Wednesday before filling in for Bryant, who sat out the Lakers' final exhibition game against the Clippers at Staples Center because of a torn ligament in his right wrist. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Jason Kapono 

David Brickley: Jason Kapono on being a Laker: "It feels fake, I feel like I just bought this jersey at the store." Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Jason Kapono