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Tony Allen: Listening 2 some! Trill music from @Stephen Jackson. Unreleased + Get ready world!!! Twitter @aa000G9

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Allen once told reporters that he'd like to retire in Memphis. But that decision is out of his hands given he'll become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Griz cannot extend Allen's contract this season. Players must be signed to at least a four-year deal to be eligible for a contract extension, per the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. "I can't think about that. I have to let that play out," Allen said. "When I came here, I did everything they asked me to do. I'll keep it simple and let the organization make that decision. I don't want to go anywhere." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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However, the best news regarding Allen these days is that he's back on the basketball court while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. The Grizzlies' stalwart on defense underwent a minor procedure during the offseason to repair cartilage in his left knee. Allen has been in town working out in FedExForum and declared that he'll be ready when training camp opens Oct. 2. "I'm definitely getting myself back to being that thirsty dog," Allen said. "I don't want to rush it. But I'll be back for the first game, Oct. 31, against the (Los Angeles) Clippers. I guarantee that." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Tony Allen: S/o 2. @Hamed Haddadi. congrats Twitter

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Tony Allen: S/o 2 Wayne Ellington new grizzly member!! Welcome Twitter

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Tony Allen: Open up against the clippers !!just got. The schedule Twitter

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Kurt Helin: NBA Announces All-Defensive team. First Team: LeBron James & Serge Ibaka at forward, Dwight Howard at center, Chris Paul & Tony Allen guards Twitter

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Tony Allen: GNG baby !!!! Twitter

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Tony Allen: In conclusion ,We learned something this year! Seeking opportunity and Work on closing ! New model for next year Twitter

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Two summers ago when Wallace, as the Grizzlies' general manager, was trying to lure then-free agent Allen from the Celtics, he called Cyprien, who happened to be on Josh Pastner's University of Memphis staff. "Glynn Cyprien is the guy who got Tony to sign with us," said Wallace, whose signing of Allen in July 2010 to a three-year, $9.7 million contract cemented the gritty style of play that has gotten the Grizzlies to the playoffs two consecutive seasons. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Chris Mannix: Lionel Hollins says "Tony (Allen)'s knee is fine. He's had about 10 MRI's this season. Every time his knee hurts, he gets an MRI." Twitter

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Chris Herrington: Lionel hollins just said that tony allen missed practice to have his knee looked at by a doctor. No word on availability for tomorrow. Twitter

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Chris Mannix: Tony Allen is rapping in the Grizz locker room. Teammates looking at him quizzically. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Chris Mannix: Wives of Grizzlies players gave each guy a fruit basket for the playoffs. Everyone else put theirs in the fridge. Allen is eating his. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Zach Lowe: On @Chris Vernon just now, Tony Allen says he has to pay $100 into a kitty every time he misses an open fast-break lay-up. TONY ALLEN!!! Twitter

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Tony Allen: All hidden agendas have 2 be put away! 2 win consistently!! Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Tony Allen 

Tony Allen: Don't understand why would they trade nene and they just signed him all that money!! Twitter

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So who are the league leaders in play-hard per game? "I think the leader right now is Tony Allen (of the Grizzlies)," Karl said. "The guy who's been incredibly good over the years has been (Boston's) Kevin Garnett, from a superstar standpoint. He was a leader of the play-hard game. I think the Derrick Rose kid plays awful hard — also Joakim Noah. I think Chicago wins because of that. And same in Memphis because of Tony Allen. From a veteran point guard situation, (Dallas') Jason Kidd — he doesn't have that energy hustle game, but the combination of his brain and his play-hard mentality is pretty (darn) good. (The Spurs') Manu Ginobili would be on that list. Denver Post

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Tony Allen: S/o 2 @Marc Gasol aka big spain!!!! Salute!! Once again for the allstar status!! Twitter

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Tony Allen: Rondo!! Thas cool!!! Twitter

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