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Perhaps because of his history of injuries and long career, Camby privately told teammates when he arrived for training camp that he was surprised he received a three-year deal worth $13.1 million. While he is scheduled to receive $9.2 million guaranteed for his first two seasons, the third year is not guaranteed and the Knicks could wind up paying him less if he continues to break down. If the Knicks want to get rid of him before his third season, they would owe him only a $1 million buyout. If he sticks, then they would end up paying him all of his $3.9 million for year three. New York Daily News

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Marcus Camby didn't make it through the first week of Knicks training camp. The backup center suffered a strained left calf and will miss seven to 10 days. An MRI revealed the injury, which the Knicks don't believe is significant. But Camby is 38 and has a history of missing games, and the Knicks are coming off a season in which they were beset by injuries. "Injuries creep in," coach Mike Woodson said Saturday. "It's not a career-threatening injury. He'll be back." Newsday

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Al Iannazzone: Marcus Camby said, ''I feel our frontcourt will be the deepest in the league.'' Twitter @Al_Iannazzone

New York Knicks, Marcus Camby 

Chris Broussard: Olajuwon will be in NY next week to work out with @Amare Stoudemire @Carmelo Anthony @Tyson Chandler & @Marcus Camby Twitter

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That almost didn't happen, he said. He was on his way to Florida to meet with members of the Miami Heat when he got a call from Knicks assistant general manager Allan Houston, a former teammate. Ultimately, that led him back north. "I knew that it would have been very hard for me to put on that Miami Heat uniform, especially all the battles we used to have back in the days with Houston and those guys," he said. "I'm happy things worked out." Newsday

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“I feel we have a team assembled that can make a long playoff push,” Camby said. “We all know it’s going to be tough. Miami is the defending champions, and there are still a lot of good teams in the East. [But] we consider ourselves one of the top teams in the East, if not the NBA.” New York Post

New York Knicks, Marcus Camby 

“I’m looking forward to being reunited with Carmelo, J.R., guys I played 4-5 years with in Denver, I’m familiar with a lot of players on the team,” Camby said. “Raymond is coming back, I played last year with him in Portland. Kurt Thomas is coming back. I like our depth and I like our talent. Hopefully we can put it all together.” New York Post

New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Marcus Camby 

Carmelo Anthony on the Knicks' offseason moves: "I think bringing Jason Kidd and Marcus Camby will definitely help us in our journey to get to a championship. Hopefully we can re-sign Jeremy Lin. We're making great strides and it's just a matter of us coming together and willing to do what it takes to win." HoopsHype

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The Knicks announced Wednesday that they re-signed J.R. Smith and acquired Marcus Camby via a sign-and-trade with the Rockets. While the Knicks didn't disclose the terms of Smith's contract, sources said he inked a two-year contract worth $2.8 million (a 20 percent increase of his previous year's salary using a non-Bird exception). The deal is guaranteed for the first season and contains a player option for the second season. The Knicks received Camby in exchange for Toney Douglas, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan and two future second-round draft picks. ESPN.com

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Ken Berger: Trade calls under way at the league office. Marcus Camby's deal is one of those in line for lawyering, source says. Twitter

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The Lin offer sheet should be a priority because no other move they will make has the ability to spur season-ticket sales than signing “17.’’ The Knicks also will officially sign Jason Kidd, Steve Novak, J.R. Smith, James White and formally execute the sign-and-trade for Marcus Camby. It’s a busy day for general manager Glen Grunwald, who probably won’t match Landry Fields’ three-year, $18.5 million offer sheet from the Raptors, with Smith now aboard. New York Post

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Considering Heat called Marcus Camby's camp at 12:01 a.m. on 1st day of free agency, they really wanted him. The master plan was to try to get both Ray Allen and Camby. But Camby, who got a three-year, $13 million deal from New York, wasn't going to settle for the $1.35 million minimum and a sign-and-trade couldn't be worked out with Houston. Now, the Heat will turn their attention into seeing if they can get Rashard Lewis to come for the $1.35 million. Sulia

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Nate Taylor: More of the source close to Camby: “Glen Grunwald & Allan Houston played a big role. He has a tremendous amount of respect for both." Twitter

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Marc Berman: Of Camby's 3-year, $13M pact, just $10M guaranteed. Final year not fully guaranteed. Source says he's back "to his favorite place.'' Twitter

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Nate Taylor: A source close to Marcus Camby: "He's always been a Knick at heart, and this was a great opportunity to return to a city and fans he loves." Twitter

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Courtney Lee: S/O to @Marcus Camby for keeping that motor running, nothing but respect for you big dog! Twitter

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Jamal Crawford: Congrats to my bro @Marcus Camby !! Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Jamal Crawford, Marcus Camby 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Camby has agreed to a three year, $13.2 million deal with the Knicks, source tells Y! The final year includes a partial guarantee. Twitter

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Marcus Camby 

Jonathan Feigen: There are reports that Marcus Camby has agreed to go to NY in S&T. Was just told "He has not made a decision." "Nothing imminent." Twitter

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The pursuit of more players may not stop there for the Heat, though they won't break up the team to do it. The Heat have no interest in including point guard Norris Cole or center Joel Anthony in any sign-and-trade scenarios, a source said, meaning anyone interested in playing for them (veterans such as shooting guard Raja Bell and center Marcus Camby) will have to settle for the minimum. SI.com

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