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Free agent forward Malcolm Thomas is in New York and will work out for the Knicks over the next two days in an effort to land the team’s final guaranteed roster spot, league sources told RealGM on Wednesday. RealGM

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The Knicks’ front office has long been impressed with Thomas, but workouts on Wednesday and Thursday are meant to showcase the 23-year-old in front of the team's coaching staff. While New York added several players to its training camp roster on Tuesday, Thomas is vying for a guaranteed contract with the Knicks, who currently have one such slot available. Seeking guaranteed money, Thomas’ agency has made it clear that he will not sign a training camp deal. RealGM

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Malcolm Thomas is on the verge of signing a contract with either an NBA or overseas club, agent Aaron Mintz told RealGM on Tuesday. “He’s close to a deal right now,” Mintz said. “There are a few different options.” Thomas was named to the Vegas Summer League All-Star team last month as a member of the Chicago Bulls, averaging 11.4 points and 12.4 rebounds over five games. Thomas, who played collegiately at San Diego State, showed that he could provide a high motor and sharp instincts offensively. RealGM

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Shams Charania: ICYMI: Free-agent big man Malcolm Thomas is nearing a contract agreement with a team not named the #Bulls. http://tinyurl.com/bo9k6zp Twitter

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Marc J. Spears: Forward Malcolm Thomas, the only free agent on the All-Summer League team, getting solid interest primarily from ATL, CHA, CHI and LAC. Twitter

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Aggrey Sam: Source confirms Marco Bellinelli's deal with the Bulls is done. Also: Bulls attempting to sign summer-leaguer Malcolm Thomas to 1-year deal. Twitter

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Aggrey Sam: Unsurprisingly, other teams after Thomas, too. Bellinelli deal apparently isn't precluding Bulls from continuing to chase FA 2G Randy Foye. Twitter

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Justin Verrier: And your Las Vegas Summer League "All-Stars": Josh Selby, Damian Lillard, Malcolm Thomas, Bradley Beal, Tobias Harris, John Henson (1/2) Twitter

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Joel Brigham: Bulls summer leaguer Malcolm Thomas has had a double-double in all 4 games so far and looks great. Camp invite seems inevitable. Twitter

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Mark Berman: NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports guard Earl Boykins and F Malcolm Thomas will likely be retained after their 10-day contracts have expired. Twitter

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Marc J. Spears: LA D-Fenders forward Malcolm Thomas expected to be called up to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, sources tells Y! Twitter

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Sam Amico: Malcolm Thomas, waived by Spurs Tuesday, to sign w/D-League's LA D-Fenders after clearing waivers. Likely to join team in Reno this weekend. Twitter

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The San Antonio Spurs waived former lottery pick Ike Diogu and signed forward Malcolm Thomas from the NBA's D-League on Wednesday. ESPN.com

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The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed forward Malcolm Thomas from the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League. Per club policy details of the contract were not released. In addition, the Spurs placed forward Ike Diogu on waivers. Thomas, 6-9, 225 lbs., saw action in six games with the D-Fenders, averaging 14.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.67 blocks, 1.50 steals and 1.3 assists in 31.5 minutes while shooting .673 (35-52) from the field. Thomas posted a season-high 19 points to go along with 9 rebounds at Erie on Dec. 29. NBA.com

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Marc J. Spears: Spurs call up NBDL LA Defenders forward Malcolm Thomas, source says. Twitter

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Mike Bresnahan: The Lakers waived Malcolm Thomas, Elijah Millsap, Zach Andrews, Gerald Green + Chris Daniels. Rookies Goudelock + Morris still on the team. Twitter

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Troy Murphy officially became a Lakers backup power forward, signing a one-season deal worth $1.3 million. Murphy played sparingly last season with the New Jersey Nets and the Boston Celtics, averaging only 3.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 35 games. - Andrew Goudelock and Malcolm Thomas returned to the Lakers' training camp after playing for the developmental league D-Fenders against Bakersfield on Saturday. Los Angeles Daily News

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David Brickley: The Lakers have also signed my SDSU Aztec Alum Malcom Thomas Twitter

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Ryan Feldman: The Rockets workout today included Tobias Harris, Malcolm Thomas, Tyler Honeycutt, Jerai Grant, Chris Wright (G-town) and Demonte Harper Twitter

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Malcolm Thomas shares an apartment at San Diego State with Kawhi Leonard, and he says they have talked about one day playing with or against each other in the NBA. “But there’s a difference,” Thomas said. “He’s a for-sure and I’m a hope-so.” Leonard has yet to declare for the NBA draft as an underclassman or formally hire an agent that would negate his remaining two seasons of collegiate eligibility, but Thomas considers both a mere formality. “I think he’s leaving,” Thomas said, “for sure.” San Diego Union-Tribune

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