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Georgian forward Tornike (“Toko’’) Shengelia, whom the Nets took with the 54th pick in the draft, was supposed to stay in Europe for another year, according to GM Billy King. But Shengalia is in New Jersey and is on the summer league team. “I want to play here and make the team,’’ Shengelia said. ”I want to try to do everything, what it takes, to make the team.’’ Newark Star-Ledger

Brooklyn Nets, Summer League, Transactions, Tornike Shengelia 

SER Vitoria: Nemanja Bjelica's agent confirmed to SER Vitoria Minnesota's interest in Bjelica. They will have to wait until July 11th. Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Nemanja Bjelica, Transactions 

The Golden State Warriors have signed Harrison Barnes, whom the club selected with the seventh overall selection in last week’s NBA Draft, to a contract, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. NBA.com

Golden State Warriors, Golden State, Transactions 

The Orlando Magic have signed rookie forward Andrew Nicholson, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. NBA.com

Orlando Magic, Andrew Nicholson, Rob Hennigan, Transactions 

Nando De Colo is in San Antonio to undergo physical tests as part of its contract negotiations with the Spurs. Back on (July) 6. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Nando De Colo, Transactions 

Raul Alzaga: Kostas Papanikolau said he will stay with Olympiakos one more year before heading to the NBA. Twitter

New York Knicks, Olympiacos, Transactions, Kostas Papanikolaou 

Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes want Giorgios Printezis, but his priority is Olympiacos or the NBA. Gazzetta.gr

New York Knicks, Giorgios Printezis, Transactions 

Mark Jones: Raptors quietly hoping Valenciunas not in Olympics. Raps source "he needs to get into NBA mode in summer league.its a big adjustment for him" Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Summer League, Olympics, Lithuania, Jonas Valanciunas, Transactions 

Larry Lage: Joe Dumars says the #Pistons expect to sign Kyle Singler July 11. Detroit drafted him last year & he chose to stay in Spain after lockout . Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars, Kyle Singler, Transactions 

George David, the Pistons' director of player personnel, is charged with compiling the team's roster for the July 9-13 Orlando Magic Summer League, a process which began by calling undrafted free agents late Thursday. David said he expects to have the roster finalized by Monday. Knight, Daye, 2011 second-round draft picks Macklin and Kyle Singler, and 2012 second-rounders Khris Middleton and Kim English all are scheduled to play for the Pistons. Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Free Agency, Summer League, Kyle Singler, Kim English, Vernon Macklin, Khris Middleton, Transactions 

The Rockets extended a $4.3 million qualifying offer to guard Courtney Lee on Friday, assuring that he will be a restricted free agent to allow the Rockets to match any offer sheet he receives, a person with knowledge of the move said. The team will also begin the process to sign last season’s first round pick Donatas Motiejunas first thing on Sunday, the first day they may begin working to sign him. Motiejunas must first complete the paperwork on his buyout in Europe then receive FIBA clearance from his previous team before he can sign with the Rockets. The process is expected to take no longer than five days, allowing him to report to the start of summer league training camp July 8. Houston Chronicle

Houston Rockets, Free Agency, Summer League, Courtney Lee, Donatas Motiejunas, Transactions 

The Denver Nuggets want their top pick to get more seasoning overseas. Evan Fournier is ready to start his NBA career this fall. Fournier, a 6-foot-6, 190-pound guard from France, was the 20th overall pick in Thursday's NBA draft. The Nuggets drafted him with the idea of having the 19-year-old play one or two more years in Europe, but Fournier said he wants to stay here. "I want to play next season,'' he said. "I don't want to go back to Europe.'' SI.com

Denver Nuggets, Evan Fournier, Transactions 

The Washington Wizards are hopeful that second-round pick Tomas Satoransky will join them in July at the Las Vegas Summer League. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Summer League, Tomas Satoransky, Transactions 

Team president Ernie Grunfeld said Satoransky remains under contract in Spain, but has an undisclosed buyout to play in the NBA. He does not need to use that buyout to participate in the summer league. Grunfeld and head Coach Randy Wittman both said on Friday afternoon they hoped he would join the team. Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Summer League, Ernie Grunfeld, Randy Wittman, Tomas Satoransky, Transactions 

“He can stay there and he’s playing in the best league in Europe,” said Grunfeld. “We’re hoping he can develop with the proper coaching he’s getting over there and the proper minutes.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Summer League, Ernie Grunfeld, Tomas Satoransky, Transactions 

David Locke: Kevin O'Connor on Ante Tomic "He needs to explode over there. he makes a lot of money over there " Twitter

Ante Tomic, Kevin O'Connor, Transactions, Utah Jaz 

Benjamin Hochman: Source said #Nuggets will evaluate whether Evan plays for Denver next season or plays overseas Twitter

Denver Nuggets, Draft, Evan Fournier, Transactions 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Spurs are shopping forward DeJuan Blair, league sources tell Y! Spurs have Euro picks they could bring over next season, need roster space. Twitter

San Antonio Spurs, Trade, DeJuan Blair, Nando De Colo, Erazem Lorbek, Transactions 

Jerry Zgoda: Wolves have brought European prospects Nemanja Bjelica and Henk Norel into town this week for visits with coaches and staff Twitter

Minnesota Timberwolves, Nemanja Bjelica, Henk Norel, Transactions 

Kahn said he didn't know if Israeli forward Lior Eliyahu -- acquired along with Budinger in Tuesday's trade -- would play for the Wolves' Las Vegas Summer League team or if he had a chance of making next season's roster. "It wasn't the focal point of the trade, but it's a nice little add-on," he said of a 26-year-old player drafted by Orlando in the 2006 second round. Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Minnesota Timberwolves, Summer League, Lior Eliyahu, Transactions