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The Cleveland Cavaliers have waived guard Kelenna Azubuike. RealGM

Cleveland Cavaliers, Kelenna Azubuike 

Sam Amico: One thing mentioned in Cavs notes: Watch out for Kelenna Azubuike. Chris Grant says he's moving well, knee improving. Could be contributor. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Kelenna Azubuike, Injuries 

Yannis Koutroupis: Now working out at impact are Omri Casspi and Kelenna Azubuike of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Kelenna Azubuike, Omri Casspi 

"You guys got the roster ... You can do the math," Nelson said when asked about Haywood. "[But] that's not the only route to clear space." The amnesty clause allows teams to waive a player and not have his salary count against the cap. However, the player would still receive his salary. The Mavs also could renounce the rights to guard Vince Carter, center Brandan Wright and guard Kelenna Azubuike to clear space. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Michael Dugat: On more positive news, Azubuiki was warming up and has a locker (not Odom's old spot, which has nameplate removed) Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Kelenna Azubuike 

Earl K. Sneed: Cuban on Azubuike's two-year deal with a team option: "I think the second year is pretty much a lock." Twitter

Dallas Mavericks, Kelenna Azubuike 

The day that Golden State signed Kelenna Azubuike in 2006, Don Nelson was asked what he thought of Azubuike. "Love it," he said. "One of my favorite drinks." Dallas Morning News

Golden State Warriors, Kelenna Azubuike, Don Nelson 

The Dallas Mavericks signed swingman Kelenna Azubuike to fill the roster spot vacated by Thursday's release of Sean Williams. Although Azubuike hasn't played since early in the 2009-10 season because of a knee injury, Mavericks officials are intrigued by the progress Azubuike has made in his rehabilitation efforts, sources said. Azubuike will receive a deal for the rest of this season and a team option for next season, sources said. He will start his comeback with the Frisco-based Texas Legends, Dallas' D-League affiliate. He is expected to practice with the Legends on Friday and could play for them as early as Saturday night against the Reno Bighorns at home, sources said. ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Kelenna Azubuike 

"We like him as a player," Mavs coach Rick Carlisle told reporters in San Antonio on Friday morning following the team's shootaround. "The hope is that he can possibly help us this year. "He's an energetic, athletic guy that's a very good 3-point shooter. (He's) the kind of athlete that we're trying to find for our team." ESPN.com

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Kelenna Azubuike 

The Mavericks are close to signing former Golden State Warrior Kelenna Azubuike, presuming he can pass a physical, a source close to the situation said. Dallas Morning News

Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Kelenna Azubuike 

Kelenna Azubuike: Whats happenin people? Rehab is goin really well. Night n day difference from the first time around. Hope everyones doing great! God bless Twitter

Kelenna Azubuike, Injuries 

Marc Berman: Kelenna Azubuike, who has same agent as Barron, will undergo another surgery. Sources have said the first surgery was less than successful. Twitter

Kelenna Azubuike, Injuries 

To make room for Jared Jeffries and another player, the Knicks are working on a buyout for Corey Brewer, an NBA source confirmed. They also announced Monday they have cut Kelenna Azubuike. New York Post

New York Knicks, Kelenna Azubuike 

Steve Adamek: Azubuike waived for 1 roster opening (Jeffries), Brewer to go for a 2nd (prob a big). Too bad for 'Buike. Worked hard, just not there yet. Twitter

New York Knicks, Kelenna Azubuike 

Alex Kennedy: The Knicks asked Roger Mason and Kelenna Azuibuike if they were interested in a buyout. Neither wanted one so now Corey Brewer will go. Twitter

New York Knicks, Kelenna Azubuike, Roger Mason, Corey Brewer 

Kelenna Azubuike, who is recovering from a knee injury and hasn't played all season, is another candidate to be released as are Roger Mason Jr., and Corey Brewer. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Kelenna Azubuike, Roger Mason, Corey Brewer 

Ken Berger: For those interested in such things, @Carmelo Anthony will wear No. 7 in NY. Kelenna Azubuike will switch to 17. Twitter

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Kelenna Azubuike 

Alex Kennedy: Also, good news regarding Kelenna Azubuike. Source says that Azubuike is doing well, and will make his Knicks debut "very soon." Twitter

New York Knicks, Kelenna Azubuike 

Kelenna Azubuike is always accomodating when it comes to granting interviews, but at this point he's getting tired of the same question. "Very tired," he corrected. After watching him in the practice scrimmage today, however, I don't think you need to ask him how he and his surgically-repaired knee feels. It's visually evident that it's improved dramatically since the start of the season. He's still not impressively explosive or noticably athletic, but he doesn't stand out in a bad way, either. "I feel closer than I've ever been," Azubuike said as he walked off the court. What's more important is Mike D'Antoni, this time, agrees. "He's getting closer, that's for sure," D'Antoni said. "I didn't think he'd even get this close. We'll keep evaluating him and we'll see after the all- star break how he's doing and see if there's some opportunities to get him on the floor." Newsday

New York Knicks, Kelenna Azubuike, Injuries 

Rookie guard Andy Rautins and Kelenna Azubuike's expiring contract have been discussed as parts of the Carmelo Anthony three-team package, The Post has learned. The Knicks have to add more pieces to the reported three-team trade proposal for Anthony to make it work from a talent and financial perspective for the Nuggets, according to NBA sources. New York Post

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