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He also spent a considerable amount of time going to the movies, not at some fancy theater in Tinseltown but in his home. "At the time I got hurt was the evolution of Chris Paul and Deron Williams as point guards and Steve Nash was at the top of the totem pole for point guards," Livingston said. "I told the video coordinator of the Clippers to give me all the film he had on those three guys, just to see why they were so effective. "And I also watched film of Sam Cassell to see why he was so effective. I was interested to see how he, even as an older player, could be so effective. "From watching those guys, from studying those guys, my basketball IQ got a lot better." Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Chris Paul, Steve Nash, Deron Williams, Shaun Livingston, Injuries, Sam Cassell 

It's unreasonable to expect Livingston, now 26, to produce at a high level all season. He is, after all, still not fully recovered. He probably never will be. "My knee is probably about 80 to 90 percent of what it was before the injury," Livingston said. "To me, I feel I've peaked. "I'm at a point now where I don't feel my leg is going to give out. My leg doesn't get tired before the rest of my body gets tired now. "I just might not be able to move at the same gear that I used to move it, but I feel I can be a good player and contribute a lot." Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Shaun Livingston, Injuries 

Native Peorian and six-year NBA veteran Shaun Livingston said Wednesday night it’s “a longshot” that he would play with the Bloomington-based Central Illinois Drive semi-pro basketball team this winter. Acknowledging that he will be introduced by team officials at a Friday afternoon press conference in Bloomington, the Milwaukee Bucks guard told the Journal Star that his role with the Bloomington franchise would likely be one of support off the court — and not as a participant on it. “I don’t want to give the impression to people in the Peoria and Bloomington area that I’m going to suit up with (the Drive),” he said from his home in Los Angeles. “Technically, I’m not playing. But January is a long way off. It is a longshot that I will play for them. “My role is moreso from an involvement standpoint, getting behind the team and supporting them from a PR and marketing standpoint, helping them launch the program. Anything further we’re putting on hold.” pjstar.com

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Skiles on Livingston's role: "If training camp started today and we were starting to introduce our offensive sets, we'd have Shaun at the 1 (point) running one of the teams. Then all of a sudden, we'd say, 'OK, Shaun, you've got Carlos (Delfino)' and he would be running the 2 or the 3 with another group. He's going to have to learn several positions because we think he can play those positions, and we know he can guard those positions. And at the point guard, one of the things he did last year, is run smaller guards into the post. He's got a couple of solid moves down there, and if anybody comes and helps, he's a solid passer. Everybody wants to label themselves. But you can't have too many guys that can dribble, pass and shoot. Those three things are still the basics of the game." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Shaun Livingston 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Partial of deal: The Bucks get Stephen Jackson, Shaun Livingston, sources say. Charlotte gets the 7th pick and Corey Maggette. Twitter

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Chad Ford: Corrected deal: Bucks get Beno, Stephen Jackson, Shaun Livingston & 19. Bobcats get pick 7 & Maggette. Kings get 10 & John Salmons. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Trade, John Salmons, Stephen Jackson, Shaun Livingston 

Two Bobcats - Matt Carroll and Shaun Livingston - are in Syracuse this week, taking a week-long sportscasting class at the Newhouse School of Public Communications. Others participating in "Sportscaster U." include former North Carolina star Vince Carter and ex-Bobcat Ryan Hollins. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns, Vince Carter, Shaun Livingston, Ryan Hollins 

Charlotte Bobcats coach Paul Silas anticipates playing the Orlando Magic Friday without three rotation players – Stephen Jackson, Tyrus Thomas and Shaun Livingston. Jackson (strained hamstring) and Livingston (bruised tailbone) didn’t practice Thursday. Thomas did participate in shooting drills, but his left knee was heavily bandaged and Silas said Thomas is too sore to play against the Magic. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Stephen Jackson, Shaun Livingston, Injuries, Thomas 

On Friday, Livingston returns with a regular gig. He is the backup point guard for those same Charlotte Bobcats, who play the Lakers. He is averaging 6.3 points and 17.4 minutes. He is still 6-foot-7 and thinner than the 3-point line. He is only 25, because he bypassed his commitment to Duke when the Clippers made him the fourth pick of the 2004 draft, out of Peoria, Ill. "I'll never know how close I am to what I would have been," Livingston said back in February, at Charlotte's shootaround before the Bobcats beat the Lakers. "But I like to think I'm as close to 100 percent as I'm going to be. Sometimes I can elevate like I used to. Other days I can't." He laughed. "I'm getting old, you know." Orange County Register

Charlotte Bobcats, Shaun Livingston 

Shimoyama was sitting behind the Clippers bench when all the players rose as one, and trainer Jason Powell immediately waved in the paramedics. "I didn't know what happened," he said. "From the way people reacted, I thought maybe a bone had broken through the skin. "When I got out there my job was to get the knee back in place, because he had dislocated his kneecap, too. It took about four or five seconds, but time was important. I didn't want him to lose circulation in his foot. If he had, amputation was a possibility." Shimoyama remembers grunting, "Come on, Steve," as he forced everything back into place. Orange County Register

Charlotte Bobcats, Shaun Livingston 

Dr. James Andrews, renowned reassembler of athletes, did the three-hour operation on March 13. Livingston was laid up for four weeks and used crutches for the next five. Since then he has needed arthroscopic surgery and has fought tendinitis. Remarkably, there was no inflammation of his spirit. "I really thought it was 50-50 whether he'd come back," Shimoyama said. "At first when I went to the hospital I was just dealing with regular nurses and doctors, and they weren't optimistic," Livingston said. "And Dr. Daly wasn't that optimistic either. But then the surgeons had a lot of confidence. "Yeah, I had a lot of down time and it was tough. I was going to be the Clippers' point guard of the future and our team was taking off. But it all comes down to the realization, mentally, that it is what it is, and you really just have to make the most of it." Orange County Register

Charlotte Bobcats, Shaun Livingston 

Charlotte Bobcats point guard Shaun Livingston just told me he'll have a pain-relieving injection Wednesday to address soreness of late in his surgically repaired left knee. The Bobcats signed Livingston this summer, three years removed from a horrific knee injury he suffered while playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. Livingston missed tonight's preseason opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also missed several practices and the intrasquad scrimmage at UNC Wilmington. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Shaun Livingston 

The Charlotte Bobcats made it official today, signing 6-foot-7 point guard Shaun Livingston. The team made Livingston available to local media. A couple of quick headlines: -- Livingston suffered a horrible left knee injury as a Los Angeles Clipper (while playing against the Bobcats). I asked how this affects how many minutes he can play and how often he can practice. Livingston said there's no "cap'' (his word) on the minutes he can play, but that monitoring minutes, along with a lot of maintenance work on his knee and the surrounding muscles, is now part of his routine. Charlotte Observer

Livingston has agreed to a three-year deal with the Bobcats, with the third year partially guaranteed, two people familiar with the agreement confirmed to CBSSports.com. Livingston, still only 24 as he continues the long road back from a catastrophic knee injury suffered in 2007 with the Clippers, is expected to get a chance to compete with D.J. Augustin to be the Bobcats' starting point guard, one of the people with knowledge of the circumstances said. CBSSports.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Shaun Livingston 

The Charlotte Bobcats have addressed their hole at point guard by coming to terms with free agent Shaun Livingston. Agent Henry Thomas on Wednesday confirmed his client was headed to Charlotte but didn't provide financial figures. Yahoo! Sports reported it was a two-year deal worth $7 million. Bobcats coach Larry Brown calls it a "good get." ESPN.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Larry Brown, Henry Thomas, Shaun Livingston 

The Charlotte Bobcats are close to acquiring Shaun Livingston to help address their hole at point guard, an informed source told the Observer Wednesday. Livingston, 6-7, is a former lottery pick by the Los Angeles Clippers, who suffered a career-threatening knee injury several years ago while playing against the Bobcats. He turned pro out of high school, after signing to play for Duke. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Shaun Livingston 

The Lakers are leaning toward not bringing back guard Shannon Brown. Among the free-agent guards still available are Luke Ridnour, Earl Watson, Shaun Livingston and Javaris Crittenton. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Shannon Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Luke Ridnour, Earl Watson, Shaun Livingston 

Another intriguing possibility for backcourt depth is Peoria native Shaun Livingston. Chicago Tribune

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