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Renaldo Balkman was allowed to leave the hospital after being diagnosed with dengue fever. Primera Hora

Cleveland Cavaliers, Puerto Rico, Renaldo Balkman 

"He feels better already, but I guess he will take a couple of days off to rest," the vice president of the Puerto Rican Basketball Federation Ricardo Carrillo said. Primera Hora

Cleveland Cavaliers, Puerto Rico, Renaldo Balkman 

Andrew Perna: The Knicks still have a nameplate for Renaldo Balkman in the visitor's locker room, but he hasn't been on roster for weeks. Twitter

New York Knicks, Renaldo Balkman 

Nets coach Avery Johnson has not tried lately to hide his desire for an upgrade at small forward. He already has started five different players at the position this season, and the search could lead to Renaldo Balkman, waived when the Knicks signed J.R. Smith. New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Renaldo Balkman 

League sources confirmed the Nets have some interest and are researching Balkman and the possibility of adding the 6-foot-8, sixth-season veteran out of South Carolinaout of South Carolina. The Nets’ need has been glaring. Consider the Nets ended their 97-85 upset of the Bulls yesterday having been outscored on the season at the starting small forward position, 500-188, or 15.6-5.9 per game. And that included a whopping 57-0 in two games before yesterday when DeShawn Stevenson was scoreless against the Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay (25 points) and the Pacers’ Danny Granger (32 points). New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Renaldo Balkman 

Stefan Bondy: Nets need a small forward, and a source says they're looking at Renaldo Balkman Twitter

Brooklyn Nets, Free Agency, Renaldo Balkman 

Renaldo Balkman: New york was great love da big apple #imout Twitter

New York Knicks, Renaldo Balkman 

The Knicks have to cut a player to make room for Smith and Renaldo Balkman, who has been out of the rotation since early January, is the expected candidate, according to a source. Coach Mike D’Antoni was never a big fan of Balkman, a throw-in to the trade with the Nuggets for Carmelo Anthony. Balkman has one remaining year at $1.8 million and could have been an amnesty casualty if the Knicks were still going for 2012 cap space. New York Post

New York Knicks, Free Agency, JR Smith, Renaldo Balkman 

In order to create a roster spot for Smith, the Knicks would have to release a player. If Lin never got a chance two weeks ago he would have been the most likely candidate. Instead, someone from the group of Mike Bibby, Renaldo Balkman or Toney Douglas is in danger of being released. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Toney Douglas, JR Smith, Mike Bibby, Renaldo Balkman 

This year's international tournaments are a godsend for basketball fans pining for any glimpse of their NBA favorites. Yet these games are not just fun diversions for the players involved. For most, they're the culmination of years of hard work and a chance to give their home countries a chance to compete in the London Olympics. For others, like Chris Kaman(notes), it's a chance to represent some far-off land where everyone speaks a guttural language they don't understand. That sounds fun, right? So, yes, players care. For proof, just watch the video above of Puerto Rican forward Renaldo Balkman (of the Knicks, in our NBA world) headbutting Venezuelan guard Greivis Vasquez (usually an employee of the Grizzlies) during a tussle at the FIBA Tournament of the Americas in Argentina. Yahoo! Sports

Greivis Vasquez, FIBA, Puerto Rico, Renaldo Balkman, Venezuela 

The Vaqueros de Bayamon were last night making efforts to bring the NBA power forward and Puerto Rican NT member Renaldo Balkman as the new reinforcement. Primera Hora

Puerto Rico, Lockout, Renaldo Balkman 

New York Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman helped turn lemons into lemonade Wednesday as part of a seventh-grader's efforts to help those afflicted with cancer. Balkman took orders behind the table at Anthony's Lemonade Stand, 13-year-old Anthony Frederick's fundraiser for cancer research. The teenager's mother, Dru Frederick, was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. His father, Tony, is currently undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia. Balkman, a former South Carolina Gamecock, heard about the family through one of his old classmates and wanted to take part. The 6-foot-8 Balkman handed out cold cups of lemonade, posed for pictures and shook hands with those stopping by at Dent Middle School. MSNBC.com

New York Knicks, Renaldo Balkman 

New York Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman helped turn lemons into lemonade Wednesday as part of a seventh-grader's efforts to help those afflicted with cancer. Balkman took orders behind the table at Anthony's Lemonade Stand — 13-year Anthony Frederick's fundraiser for cancer research. The teenager's mother, Dru Frederick, was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. His father, Tony, is currently undergoing chemotherapy for leukimia. San Antonio Express-News

New York Knicks, Renaldo Balkman 

Point guard Anthony Carter is a free agent and intrigued the coaching staff. They could buy out Renaldo Balkman's final two years. The oft-injured Ronny Turiaf has a player option of $4.3 million that he's likely to exercise, but the Knicks also could buy him out. Rookie point guard Andy Rautins also may be released to open a roster spot. New York Post

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Carter, Renaldo Balkman, Andy Rautins 

Q: Carmelo (Anthony) and Amar'e (Stoudemire)? Toney Douglas: A: The thing I love about them, they play well together. There's no egos. If you want to win a championship, you can't have that, and they both know that and realize that. Q: Funniest Knick? A: Renaldo Balkman. Q: In what way? A: Every way. Q: Give me an example. A: That's how funny it is, I can't really explain it. Q: Best-dressed Knick? A: Amar'e and Melo. New York Post

New York Knicks, Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, Toney Douglas, Renaldo Balkman 

I’ve read you’re part of the Puerto Rican National team. With Louisville’s Rick Pitino now at the helm, how do you feel about playing with them? Renaldo Balkman: Yeah. This will be my second year playing with them. He’s a good coach. Last year was basically all new for me. This year will be all new for me again. New coach, new everything. SLAM

Puerto Rico, Renaldo Balkman, Rick Pitino 

In order to create a roster spot for Jeffries, the Knicks will have to cut a player. The most likely candidate is former lottery pick Shelden Williams, who came over from Denver in the Carmelo Anthony trade. Renaldo Balkman - another piece in the Anthony deal - is the second most likely candidate to be released. New York Daily News

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Shelden Williams, Jared Jeffries, Renaldo Balkman 

Alex Kennedy: Source confirms that NYK shopped Corey Brewer and Renaldo Balkman, which is why neither played last night. Twitter

New York Knicks, Trade, Corey Brewer, Renaldo Balkman 

Alex Kennedy: New York could decide to buyout Anthony Carter instead of Renaldo Balkman, says source. Twitter

New York Knicks, Anthony Carter, Renaldo Balkman 

Sources close to the New York Knicks are saying both Renaldo Balkman and recently acquired Corey Brewer are being shopped by the team. The Knicks are looking to offload one or both, to open roster spots for potential free agents that could clear waivers in the next week. HoopsWorld

New York Knicks, Trade, Corey Brewer, Renaldo Balkman