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Adelman said he isn't sure if Miller will return in a recurring coaching role after the team returns home to Minneapolis from Mankato on Friday. "I don't know, I don't know where the deer are so I'm not sure when he's leaving," Adelman said. "He's such a smart player. With the group we have, a lot of stuff we're doing is what we did in the past and he's really smart about that. I thought he could help the big guys and make them understand what they have to look for." Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Minnesota Timberwolves, Coaching, Brad Miller, Training Camp 

Applauding the Rockets for their efforts to make his transition into the NBA as healthy as possible, rookie forward Royce White said he and the team have an agreement in place, that when approved by the league, will allow him to bus to selected games. White suffers from an anxiety disorder and his fear of flying is one of the issues connected to his illness. He has yet to report to the Rockets training camp while the two sides finalize the details and get approval from the NBA and the players union, which is standard for anything added to an NBA contract. FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Royce White, Training Camp 

Houston Rockets first-round draft pick Royce White has not reported to training camp and said he and the team are working on a plan to address his fear of flying. The 6-foot-8 White was the 16th overall pick after one season at Iowa State. White suffers from anxiety and fear of flying. He says on Twitter that he's working with the team on an "innovative plan" to balance treatment with the NBA schedule. White said he has an agreement with the team to take a bus to select games, pending league approval. The Rockets would not comment beyond a statement that said they "are committed to Royce's long-term success and we will continue to support him now and going forward." ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Royce White, Training Camp 

White said he is hopeful of rejoining the team within a week. "Let's see if it helps to be able to bus when you can," White said in an interview with FOX 26 Sports. "I think that was a great step taken by the Rockets to be able to meet me on this one, and it was a great step in terms of mental illness being taken seriously in the workplace. I just think it's a very positive thing that happened all the way around. "They've been stellar and what they pretty much are saying is that they don't care how I get to the games as long as I get to the games. "They knew when they drafted me there was a fear of flying. That is a very real aspect of my life. There's no reason why it has to keep me from being successful on the court. There's definitely no reason why it should be allowed to keep me from being healthy and I think that that's the main point." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Royce White, Training Camp 

White said his agreement with the Rockets covers more than just his fear of flying. "It's going to be very innovative," White said. "The plan is very unique and individual-based as is mental illness. "The plan wasn't just about the fear of flying. That was kind of the meat and potatoes of it. "The other things were very minuscule. There are things about diet in there. The number one thing is that we want to build a plan that promotes as much consistency as possible given the nature of the NBA schedule and the NBA life really. "I think we came to a good place and we're ready to move forward. It's just now technicalities and things like that. "It's very subject to change, but it meant a lot to me that the Rockets are willing to take a stand and say that they support people with mental illness being able to make it in the league." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Royce White, Training Camp 

According to a source close to free agent Josh Howard, the Knicks are still interested in the 32-year-old swingman and have had recent conversations with his representatives. The Knicks first inquired about Howard last month, but if they're serious about adding him now, they'll have to cut one of their players with a non-guaranteed contract, which applies to training camp only. Currently, the Knicks have 20 training camp invites (including Wallace), which is the maximum amount allowed per team. ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Josh Howard, Training Camp 

Howard spent the offseason recovering from season-ending left knee surgery in March, and the source said "he's now feeling very good and ready to go." After training at P3's Santa Barbara facility, which specializes in unique science-based programs to optimize performance and limit injury risk, he played pickup games at his alma mater, Wake Forest. These days, he's been in Dallas working out at Southern Methodist University with Erick Land, the same personal trainer for the Nets' Deron Williams. The source said the Knicks are in "wait-and-see mode" before bringing on anyone else. They first want to evaluate their talent pool to see if a player like Howard would make sense -- and perhaps if they really want to get older. ESPN.com

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Josh Howard, Training Camp 

Before he's willing to start training camp, Houston Rockets rookie Royce White wants the team's permission to travel to some games by private bus, the former Iowa State star told ESPN.com on Wednesday night. White's fear of flying, he said, magnifies his anxiety disorder. So he's asked the Rockets to let him use a bus for some of the team's extensive road trips. White said he's willing to purchase the bus and assume liability. ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Royce White, Training Camp 

Busing to games, he said, is a vital component in the treatment of his anxiety. White, who missed the team's media day on Monday and the start of training camp in McAllen, Texas, on Tuesday, said he hopes to reach an agreement with the team soon. He said he expects to join his teammates within "a week," if talks with the Rockets continue to progress. "What it's going to look like is every game that's drivable, I'm going to get a bus for myself," White said. "And I'm going to make that bus feel like home so that there's a level of consistency in a job where inconsistency is very apparent because of the schedule. I'm going to try and level that out and make sure that my stress levels stay low and that my rest is regular and that my meals are regular and that as much as I can, draw consistency from a very inconsistent schedule. ... "People with mental illness, one of the most important things is that they have that consistency and routine. The girth of (my request) was, 'Can I travel by bus to close enough games?' " ESPN.com

Houston Rockets, Royce White, Training Camp 

Retired Brad Miller was at Wednesday's second day of training camp, working with the big men on the finer points of Adelman's offense at the coach's request. Miller, who spent last season with the Wolves, considers a few days spent in Mankato a chance to see if he wants to pursue coaching. He also plans, of course, to do some hunting in the mornings. "I think he got lost," Adelman said. "Actually, he got more done today in camp that he did all last year. I just think it's good. He was such a smart player." Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Minnesota Timberwolves, Coaching, Brad Miller, Training Camp 

Jerry Zgoda: Brad Miller says he's helping out at camp for a few days to see if he might like coaching. He also plans to be hunting 1st thing tomorrow am Twitter @JerryZgoda

Minnesota Timberwolves, Coaching, Brad Miller, Training Camp 

With Wall sidelined for eight weeks with a stress injury in his left patella, last year’s leading scorer, Nick Young, playing elsewhere and starting center Nene out indefinitely with plantar fasciitis, the Wizards figure to lean on Crawford for scoring, particularly in the early portion of the season. He’s taken that responsibility to heart in the first few days of training camp at George Mason University, so much so that Coach Randy Wittman made sure to mention how much the third-year player has stood out in practice. “It’s the three best in a row [from Crawford] that I’ve ever seen,” Wittman said. “So that’s a testament to him. Like I said, he had I think probably one of the better summers of anyone on our team in terms of his growth and understanding of me and the things that he’s going to have to do to take that next step.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Nick Young, Jordan Crawford, Randy Wittman, Training Camp 

I’d be shocked if Sam Young didn’t make the roster. Coach Frank Vogel put Young with the starters when they shut Danny Granger down for the final hour or so of practice to rest his left knee. The main reason Vogel put Young with the starters is because he wants the second unit – Augustin, Green, Lance Stephenson, Tyler Hansbrough and Ian Mahinmi – to play together as much as possible. Still, the Pacers like Young’s toughness. Indianapolis Star

Indiana Pacers, Sam Young, Frank Vogel, Training Camp 

One impression: Looks like Kevin Love took some time off after the Olympics. He mentioned last week how he'll have to play his way back into shape in this training camp and Tuesday's scrimmage looked like he's right. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin Love, Training Camp 

DeMarcus Cousins showed up in the best shape of his NBA career. It's a good thing, too, because Kings coach Keith Smart is setting the bar even higher for the third-year center. Smart is focusing on defense for this training camp and is asking Cousins to take a bigger role in leading the Kings from the bottom of the league in points allowed and field-goal percentage allowed. "One thing I've already put to him is, 'You should be honorable-mention All-Defense this year,' " Smart said. " 'If you put your mind to it, you should be honorable-mention All-Defense.' " Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Kings, DeMarcus Cousins, Keith Smart, Training Camp 

But not long after the high of being invited to Jazz camp, which officially began Tuesday, Mekel quickly learned that he would have to turn down the opportunity because he would not be able to secure the required working visa for several days, likely forcing him to miss at least a week of practices. "Although the lack of an American work permit ruled me out for Utah's training camp, I feel good about my future," Mekel told Eurobasket. "It's very likely I'll play in Europe this year. Armed with all this new knowledge about how I can better my game, my goals are to keep improving my game, help my new team win and be prepared for possibly coming back to the United States next summer for either the NBA summer league or training camp in October." Eurobasket.com

Utah Jazz, Free Agency, Summer League, Training Camp, Gal Mekel 

The Rockets announced that rookie forward Royce White is not with the club in McAllen for training camp because of "personal matters." White also did not attend the club's media day on Monday for the same reasons. He told FOX 26 Sports the personal matters are related to the fact that he suffers from anxiety issues. "We are trying to figure out a plan for me to be healthy and successful long-term," White said. "It's not really anything that's going on right now. It's more of trying to take a pro-active approach and trying to put together a solid plan. FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Royce White, Training Camp 

"It is definitely linked with my anxiety sure, but it's not so much as far as my anxiety now. Basically what happened was my doctor, we discussed it, and it was decided the way the plan was now just wasn't logistically healthy. "So what can we do strategically to try and improve the chances of everybody being successful in this situation, my success and the Rockets success? If I fail then that's not good for them either, because it's an investment." FOX 26 Sports

Houston Rockets, Royce White, Training Camp 

Jonathan Feigen: McHale said he has 'no idea' when Royce White will join the team. Twitter

Houston Rockets, Royce White, Training Camp 

But Williams believes he had every right to be frustrated because his teammates were joking around after losses. And that didn't sit well with him. "It was hard. I've never been in that position before," Williams told reporters Tuesday, following his team's first day of training camp. "So at times, I've showed frustration, but I think anybody would have. I think no matter who it is, if you were there every day and you saw what was going on in the locker room you'd be pissed off too sometimes. You're getting your asses kicked and then you're in the locker room laughing about the game afterwards. ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets, Deron Williams, Training Camp