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Jorge Sierra: Sundiata Gaines has signed with BC Armia of Georgia, agent Levan Mikeladze said. Gaines, who was last in the NBA with the Nets, will play for the Georgian club till the end of the lockout. Twitter

New Jersey Nets, Lockout, Sundiata Gaines 

Sundiata Gaines won't play in Georgia with champions of BC Armia. The negotiations between the two parts was in the late stage but they could not finalize the deal. Sportando

New Jersey Nets, Free Agency, Sundiata Gaines 

After the arrival of Jeremy Richardson, Georgian reigning champs of BC Armia are close to signing Sundiata Gaines and Will Thomas. Gaines will sign with an NBA out to exercise when the lockout is over. Gaines has played last season in NBA with Timberwolves, Raptors and Nets. Thomas spent the season in Belgium with Telenet Oostende averaging 11.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.1apg in Ethias League. Sportando

New Jersey Nets, Free Agency, Lockout, Sundiata Gaines 

Dubi Pick: Sundiata Gaines was offered to Elitzur Ashkelon and wanted an NBA out. Team couldn't take that OUT risk. Twitter

New Jersey Nets, Lockout, Israel, Sundiata Gaines 

Sundiata Gaines made an appearance today. But when he dropped his crutches and was getting ready to launch a three-pointer, Johnson screamed over to him to stop. Johnson picked up the crutches and gave them back to Gaines, who fractured his right hip two weeks ago. Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Injuries, Sundiata Gaines 

The New Jersey Nets announced today that Sundiata Gaines will miss the rest of the NBA season due to a fractured hip. Gaines, a 24-year old from University of Georgia has appeared in 10 games with the Nets this season, averaging 5.5 points and 2.5 assists in 14.6 minutes. The Nets had signed Gaines originally to a 10-day contract before deciding to sign him for the remainder of the season. Gaines suffered the injury during Wednesday's overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He will be on crutches for six to eight weeks before being able to begin rehabilitation. SB Nation

New Jersey Nets, Injuries, Sundiata Gaines 

How did Sundiata Gaines end up on the Nets, anyway? The 6-foot-1-inch, 200-pound, second-year guard happened to be in the right place at the right time, as it happened. When the Nets realized they needed to sign a guard to bring with them to London because of injuries to point guards Deron Williams and Jordan Farmar, Gaines happened to be home in New York, which was convenient, and he also had a valid passport, which was essential. “I just came home — I was in Minnesota — and New Jersey happened to call me, and asked me if I had a passport and if I could go to London, and I said, ‘I have my passport,’ ’’ Gaines explained. Newark Star-Ledger

New Jersey Nets, Sundiata Gaines 

Sundiata Gaines has parlayed a 10-day opportunity into a multi-year deal. According to a source, Gaines has signed a contract with the Nets through the 2011-12 season, not just until the end of this season. The 24- year-old has impressed in successive 10-day contracts with New Jersey, averaging 5.0 points and 2.9 assists while helping the Nets win five of their last seven games. New York Daily News

New Jersey Nets, Sundiata Gaines 

As we reported today, the Nets will sign Sundiata Gaines for the remainder of the season. His second 10-day deal expires today. The Nets decided to keep Gaines before the latest incident with Williams’ wrist. Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Sundiata Gaines 

Sundiata Gaines’ second 10-day contract will expire Sunday, meaning the Nets will have to decide whether they want to sign him for the rest of the season or let him go. Given how much Johnson has used Gaines, and with Deron Williams’ status up in the air, it seems a lock Gaines will finish the season in a Nets uniform. “He’s good,” Johnson said when asked about Gaines after the game. Newark Star-Ledger

New Jersey Nets, Sundiata Gaines 

Scott Schroeder: Source: Sundiata Gaines has signed with the New Jersey Nets for the rest of the season. Good for the former D-Leaguer! Twitter

New Jersey Nets, Sundiata Gaines 

When we were done talking to Johnson about Williams, the coach said, “Anything else I want to talk about no doubt? There’s no doubt [Ben] Uzoh will play in a D-League game.” That led us to a question about Sundiata Gaines, whose second 10-day deal is up this weekend. We asked Johnson if Gaines has shown enough to warrant being signed for the rest of the season. “Right now, we just take it one day at a time,” Johnson said. “We want to let him get through this second 10-day and we’ll evaluate him after that. He’s making a clear-cut answer what we hope to do. We just want him to stay focused.” Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Sundiata Gaines 

Sundiata Gaines will stay beyond his original 10-day contract. Johnson said he earned his keep after a strong performance in London. "When we went to London, we didn't know what was going to happen with Sundiata, but if he doesn't do what he did, we don't win game one. Sundiata in his short seven or eight minutes was really good. "That's what we need." Newark Star-Ledger

New Jersey Nets, Sundiata Gaines 

Stefan Bondy: Nets sign guard Sundiata Gaines to a 10-day contract. Gaines, 24, played with Deron Williams in Utah last season. Twitter

New Jersey Nets, Sundiata Gaines 

With a belief the injured Allen Iverson won't return this season, Besiktas of Turkey tried and failed to sign Sundiata Gaines, sources say. Twitter

Allen Iverson, Sundiata Gaines, Besiktas 

Holly MacKenzie: To clairfy: Sundiata Gaines signed to second 10-day. Asked when he found out he was back for 10 more days, he says a couple of hours ago. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Sundiata Gaines 

Holly MacKenzie: Sundiata Gaines not currently with team, first 10-day is up. No talk of a second 10-day, at least not yet. #Raptors Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Sundiata Gaines 

The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have signed guard Sundiata Gaines to a 10-day contract. Gaines, 6-foot-1, 195 pounds has appeared in 40 regular season games with Minnesota and Utah averaging 3.2 points, 1.1 assists and 7.0 minutes. He was signed by Minnesota on November 12 and saw action in eight games totaling 21 points, six assists and 65 minutes. He was released by the Timberwolves on January 4. NBA.com

Toronto Raptors, Sundiata Gaines 

Jody Genessy: Bummer. Sundiata Gaines waived by T-Wolves. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Sundiata Gaines 

Newest Timberwolf Sundiata Gaines participated in shootaround at Target Center this morning after signing wih the team and he'll be there backup to Sebastian Telfair at point guard tonight. He makes no guarantees, however, about hitting a winning three-pointer at the buzzer. "Wayne is out, so Gaines will be the guy," Kurt Rambis said, referring to injured shooting guard Wayne Ellington (bruised thigh) who can play some backup point in a pinch. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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