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Samuels said he lost his passport in the fall and that the Cavs were aware of the situation when he got to training camp. They've been helping him apply for a new passport, which should be waiting for him after this trip. He will have to make a trip to Ottawa, Ontario, in order to get a visa that will allow him to play in the Cavs' next game in Toronto on April 6. But it has been quite an odyssey to this point. "Being in the lockout and not being [in Cleveland], I had to move [around] so much just to go places to work out," Samuels said. "I probably lost it in that transition. Every time I moved I tried to lessen my luggage. I was giving away stuff. I probably stuck it in one of my shoes that I gave away." Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Byron Scott benched Samardo Samuels in the fourth quarter Tuesday night. Passport issues sidelined him a day later. The reserve center did not accompany the club to Toronto for Wednesday's game against the Raptors because he was unable to get new travel documentation processed in time. He lost his Jamaican passport several weeks ago and he also had complications with his work visa. Samuels, who informed Twitter followers in early December he had lost his passport, will rejoin the club Thursday in Minneapolis. The Cavaliers do not return to Canada until April 6, by which time club officials believe his international travel issues will be resolved. "I'm going to chalk it up to youth and inexperience," Scott said. "Hopefully he learned his lesson and it never happens again." Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Jason Lloyd: Samardo on conditioning: “I’ve still got to get in better shape. We all do ... As long as we’re winning, we’re in great shape.” #rimshot Twitter

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Some of the league’s stars, such as Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, have led the charge in recent days to disband the union, irking some of the younger players like Samuels. “It’s easy for Paul Pierce to say that. You’ve been in the league how long?” Samuels said. “You’ve got a decent amount of money saved up, but what about the guys just coming into the league who don’t have [anything] saved up?” Akron Beacon Journal

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Samuels told the Beacon Journal Monday morning while the player representatives were meeting that he didn’t like the proposal, but would’ve voted to accept it. “A lot of people in the league are panicking,” Samuels said. “You’re talking about missing paychecks. Those paychecks you’re missing are going to add up and guys have families and responsibilities and bills to pay. I’m just a guy that’s coming out of college. I’m 22 years old, I don’t have much responsibility.” Akron Beacon Journal

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Samardo Samuels: Why why why...no NBA no problem my album is coming out soon please feel free to be more than one copy. Twitter

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Jason Lloyd: Cavs F Samardo Samuels believes players would accept deal: "I think they’ll do it b/c a lot of people in the league are panicking." Twitter

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Jason Lloyd: Spoke to Cavs F Samardo Samuels this am. He doesn't really like the proposal, but would vote to accept it if it gets that far. Twitter

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Samardo Samuels: I think we in episode 135 of the lockout and just like day one owners were always going to win. It's been a nice vacation let's go play. Twitter

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Samardo Samuels: I'm addicted to sex with female not against gay people what u do in ur life is none of my business keep it too urself tho. I'm not going against people that are gay trust Me I don't care. More power too you. But I'm just making it clear I'm not. Twitter

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The impasse between the National Basketball Association (NBA) owners and the players union over revenue sharing has had far-reaching implications, with Jamaican Samardo Samuels feeling the pinch, having already lost US$30,000 (J$2.5 million) due to the lockout. "It has cost me around US$30,000 in salary for first two weeks," said Samuels in an exclusive interview with The Gleaner yesterday. "It is tough because I have been working all my life for this," said Samuels, who will be entering his second season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. "I have my parents around me and so they don't let me spend money on unnecessary stuff, and so I just buy things that I need," he said. Jamaica Gleaner

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Samardo Samuels: If u on the side line ain't no way u kan make more than the peoples that's on the court that's not right in any BOOK . You a spectator Twitter

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Samardo Samuels: 50/50 sound good to me whats the problem. It's church money away Twitter

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Samardo Samuels: I cant wait for the season too start these peoples keep talking about last year losing cavs WTF thats over with shyt happens learn a lot Win Twitter

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Alex Kennedy: Teams overseas have shown interest in Samardo Samuels, but he likely won't sign abroad. "I'm focusing strictly on the NBA," Samuels told HW. Twitter

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If you made the trek to Las Vegas to watch Impact Basketball’s Competitive Training Series, there’s a good chance that Samardo Samuels was on the court when you stepped foot in the gym. That’s because Samuels has suited up for nearly all of the eight teams at one point or another. The 22-year-old has been quick to volunteer when teams need an extra player, and he’s been one of the top performers in the two-week series. “I love it,” Samuels told HOOPSWORLD. “I’ve been able to come in the gym and play with guys like Mo Williams and Chauncey Billups. I’m just learning from them. Some of the veterans are guys that I grew up watching on television. I was watching when Chauncey won his championship with the Pistons. Being able to play with him and learn from him has been unbelievable. I’ve been able to add new things to my game and take notes around these guys. It’s like a dream come true.” HoopsWorld

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Samardo Samuels: We have too get this lockout over with and the players need to win so that our kids dream of hooping and taking care of love ones. Twitter

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Alonzo Gee, Manny Harris and Samardo Samuels have no salary protection on next year's contracts. They'll all likely be invited to training camp. News-Herald

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Cavs' Samardo Samuels will need surgery on torn ligament after season, but wants to finish final games. "Opportunity comes but once." Twitter

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Jason Lloyd: #Cavs forward Samardo Samuels could miss a week with wrist injury. Twitter

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