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David Pejenaute: Sergio Scariolo had two offers to become an assistant in the NBA and came close to signing with the 76ers. Twitter @DPeje

Philadelphia 76ers, Coaching, Caja Laboral, Spain, Sergio Scariolo 

Pau Gasol: "I don't know when, but if one day I could return to FIBA basketball, I'd like to do it with Barcelona as long as I can play at a high level and being central to the team." ElMundo.es

Los Angeles Lakers, Pau Gasol, FC Barcelona, Spain 

Marc Gasol: "The easy thing would be to say 'No' [to the Eurobasket] and going on vacation, but I want to be calm and think about the decision. But the truth is that you always want to compete with your teammates and even though we have won two European Championships in a row and played three straight Finals, you always want more. I have good reasons to say yes and no." Terra.es

Memphis Grizzlies, Spain, Marc Gasol, Eurobasket 

After two seasons in Manresa, Adam Hanga will probably take the next step with a Euroleague team. The Hungarian guard is close to a 4-years deal with Laboral Kutxa. He is under contract with Manresa and Laboral Kutxa has to pay the buy out in order to get him and have the right to sign him with a four year contract with him. If this happens, everyone involved with the deal would be happy with they way things will turn out. Probably even the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are keeping Hanga’s NBA rights after picking him in number 59 of the 2011 draft. EuroHoops.net

San Antonio Spurs, Spain, Adam Hanga, Transactions, Laboral Kutxa 

Al Primer Toque: Marc Gasol on the Eurobasket. "If you look at the calender, this is the only summer where you can take a break." Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, FIBA, Spain, Marc Gasol, Eurobasket 

Is the Eurobasket in your plans? Serge Ibaka: As of now I'm on vacation and haven't thought about it. Is there any objection about it coming from your team. Serge: They have told me something (about it) because I've had three years with no rest. Will it be your call? Serge Ibaka: Yes, but no decision yet. We can talk about it moving forward. I love playing with the National Team because I've had the best moments of my career there. It was always a dream and I've had a good time there. Mundo Deportivo

Oklahoma City Thunder, Spain, Serge Ibaka 

Serge Ibaka on the Eurobasket: "There's time left to make a decision. I'm more tired than in previous seasons, but that's no excuse. (...) I've had three years with no rest and I have the give thought to what I will do." Ara

Oklahoma City Thunder, FIBA, Spain, Serge Ibaka, Eurobasket 

Unless he ends up a Top 15 pick, which is not very likely to happen, Lucas Nogueira wants to keep playing with Estudiantes. The Spanish club wants him to re-sign until 2015. The Brazilian center is open to re-signing if they lower his NBA buyout ($2 million). Encestando

Draft, Lucas Nogueira, Spain, Estudiantes 

Marc Gasol on the Eurobasket: "Sometimes you have to take a break and look out for yourself." Encestando

Memphis Grizzlies, Spain, Marc Gasol, Eurobasket 

Jon de la Presa: Nocioni says to @radio_vitoria that he will likely stay in Laboral Kutxa Baskonia because it is the best option for him. Twitter @jondelapresa

Caja Laboral, Spain, Andres Nocioni 

Knicks rookie point guard Pablo Prigioni said on Argentine radio Wednesday his preference is to remain in the NBA next season rather than return to the Spanish League and his wife is OK with it. “If I can choose, I prefer to play in the United States and stay in the NBA,’’ Prigioni said. New York Post

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Spain, Pablo Prigioni 

Prigioni’s agent, George Bass, is expected to seek a one-year deal worth about $2 million. The Knicks could include Prigioni in a sign-and-trade and receive back a trade exception. There’s a possibility San Antonio will have interest because Prigioni is close friends with fellow countryman Manu Ginobili. New York Post

New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Spain, Pablo Prigioni 

Andres Nocioni's contract with Laboral Kutxa will expire after this season. The Argentinean forward admitted that he will play one more year in Spain and the team should be, again, Baskonia. "I may finish my career in Argentina but for now I will play one more year in Spain" said Nocioni, as reported by Gigantes. Sportando

Spain, Andres Nocioni, Argentina 

Krzyzewski, 66, has a 62-1 record with USA Basketball, and his tenure will now be extended to coach in the 2014 FIBA World Championship in Madrid and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo has stayed confident since the end of the 2012 Olympics that he could persuade Krzyzewski to return. He waited until the end of Duke's season in March to court Krzyzewski. In an interview on Saturday, Colangelo said he would not begin contacting other candidates until Krzyzewski said no. SI.com

Coaching, Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball, Spain, Mike Krzyzewski, Brazil, World Championship, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro 

Julian Mozo: #NBA Pablo Prigioni: "It's not true that I want to leave New York because my wife didn't adjust to the city. She is pissed off." Twitter @JulianMozo

New York Knicks, Spain, Pablo Prigioni 

Julian Mozo: "If I can choose, I prefer to play in United States and stay in the #NBA", said Prigioni on the rumors about returning to Spain. Twitter @JulianMozo

New York Knicks, Spain, Pablo Prigioni 

According to a source, point guard Pablo Prigioni faces a tough decision on whether to stay in the NBA or return to the Spanish League next season, because his wife, Raquel, wants to return overseas. Prigioni on Saturday continued to be noncommittal on whether he wants to return to the Knicks. “I think it’s not the moment to talk about that now,’’ Prigioni said after the Game 6 playoff ouster. “It’s painful to lose. It’s painful to start the vacation now. This is about the team. Now I stay quiet.” New York Post

New York Knicks, Spain, Pablo Prigioni 

GM Glen Grunwald tried to get Prigioni to sign for two years, but he opted for the one year at the league minimum of $473,000, thinking he could get a larger wage in his second season once he proved himself. The Knicks are in a tough spot because even if they make him a qualifying offer of $900,000, they ultimately would need to use part of their $3 million mini mid-level exception to re-sign him. New York Post

New York Knicks, Spain, Pablo Prigioni 

Teams are already thinking about it. Claudio Villanueva, one of his agents, said Prigioni has offers from at least five Spanish clubs, and would only consider staying with the Knicks if offered a contract worth three times his current salary. Knicks General Manager Glen Grunwald declined to comment for this story. Bloomberg

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Spain, Glen Grunwald, Pablo Prigioni, Claudio Villanueva 

"Believe me, I know nothing about it. I just read the news, but they did not tell me anything," said Kuzmic about Spanish club Unicaja negotiating with Golden State Warriors. Avaz

Golden State Warriors, Spain, Unicaja, Ognjen Kuzmic