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After failing a third drug test in 1989, he was banned from the NBA. He had played 72 games over two seasons for the Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, averaging 3.1 points and 2.4 rebounds. Washburn would play for a few years in the Continental Basketball Association and the U.S. Basketball League. He also played overseas in Argentina, Puerto Rico, Greece, Spain, Switzerland and Colombia. “The drugs were really good in Colombia,” he says. Charlotte Observer

Puerto Rico, Spain, Greece, Argentina, Chris Washburn, Switzerland, Colombia 

The Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready for another postseason run and will likely face the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA playoffs in the Western Conference. Derrick Caracter, on the other hand, is bound for Puerto Rico. It's not a vacation destination for the former Laker, but a stepping stone chance to get back in the NBA where he's spent the last two seasons. On Saturday, Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rico's BSN -- or National Superior Basketball League as its officially known -- signed Caracter for the remainder of the season. Ridiculous Upside

Los Angeles Lakers, Derrick Caracter, Puerto Rico 

Puerto Rican team Mets de Guaynabo signed for the season Derrick Caracter. The player has started the season in NBA with the Lakers but was assigned to Los Angeles D-Fenders (4 games at 15.5ppg and 7.5rpg). Caracter has also played with Rio Grande Valley Vipers (11.2ppg and 5.4rpg in 5 games) and Idaho Stampede (10ppg and 6.8rpg in 4 games). Sportando

Derrick Caracter, Puerto Rico 

Shavlik Randolph is heading to Puerto Rico. The American big man is expected on Monday in Puerto Rico where he will join Piratas de Quebradillas. Randolph tried to sign a contract in the NBA after his stint in China and had some workouts with the Heat and the Kings. Randolph has played in Puerto Rico last season too and was also named MVP of the league. Sportando

Puerto Rico, Shavlik Randolph 

Capitanes de Arecibo announced the signing of forward/center Diogu Ike (204-F/C-83, college: Arizona St.) for the FIBA- Americas League. Latin Basket

Puerto Rico, Ike Diogu 

Emiliano Carchia: OFFICIAL: Josh Powell signs in Puerto Rico with Brujos de Guayama Twitter

Josh Powell, Puerto Rico 

Emiliano Carchia: Former NBA forward Josh Powell will continue his career in Puerto Rico. He agreed with Brujos de Guayama Twitter

Josh Powell, Puerto Rico 

After less than one day and four minutes on the court, Rashad McCants was released by Puerto Rican team Piratas de Quebradillas. McCants was waived yesterday by Caciques de Humacao and signed a one-week contract with Piratas de Quebradillas. Sportando

Free Agency, Puerto Rico, Rashad McCants 

Rashad McCants, released today by Caciques de Humacao, reached a new agreement in Puerto Rico with Piratas de Quebradillas. The contract is for one week with the option to extend it for the season. Sportando

Free Agency, Puerto Rico, Rashad McCants 

Alvaro Martin: RelojDe24: #AlHorford and #FranciscoGarcia will definitely play in Olympic "last chance" qualifier in July - #RafaelUribe, DR hoops Fed head Twitter

Puerto Rico, Al Horford, Francisco Garcia 

KC Johnson: Leon Powe has left his team in Puerto Rico. Tribune reported interest in Powe last month. #Bulls have one roster spot left. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Puerto Rico, Leon Powe 

Emiliano Carchia: Leon Powe left Atleticos de San German after four games (7.3ppg, 3.5rpg). As per Atleticos de San German coach he has an opportunity in NBA Twitter

Puerto Rico, Leon Powe 

Al Thornton: "I was told if I play well here (in Puerto Rico), I would have chances to get back to the NBA. That was the reason why I came to play in this league." El Nuevo Dia

Puerto Rico, Al Thornton 

Rashad McCants: "My agent advised me to play in the Puerto Rican League and considering how many NBA players have come to play this season, I think it was a good idea. Maybe if I play well here some NBA team will give me a legitimate chance to fight for a roster spot." Primera Hora

Free Agency, Puerto Rico, Rashad McCants 

Atleticos de San German announced the signing of former NBA player Leon Powe. The foward has played 239 games in the NBA averaging 6.2ppg and 3.8rpg. Last season Powe has played with Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies. Sportando

Puerto Rico, Leon Powe 

Puerto Rican team Brujos de Guayama signed former NBA big man Melvin Ely. The player has made his debut in the league scoring 2 points in 10 minutes of action. Sportando

Puerto Rico, Melvin Ely 

Michael Beasley told ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com that the Puerto Rican Basketball Federation wants him to play for the national team. ESPN.com

Minnesota Timberwolves, Michael Beasley, Puerto Rico 

And here is Sweetney in a photo published this week by Vaqueros de Bayamón, the Puerto Rican team he recently signed with. Sweetney’s previous Puerto Rican employer referred to him as “Big Mike” Sweetney, which appears to be an accurate nickname. Washington Post

Puerto Rico, Mike Sweetney 

Emiliano Carchia: Puerto Rican team Indios de Mayaguez officially ruled out the possibility to sign Allen Iverson. The team needs more a big man than A.I. Twitter

Free Agency, Allen Iverson, Puerto Rico 

Puerto Rican team Brujos de Guayama signed for the season former NBA player Al Thornton. The free agent forward has played last season with Washington and Golden State Warriors scoring 7.4ppg and 3rpg in 71 games. Sportando

Free Agency, Puerto Rico, Al Thornton