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Steve Luhm: Raja Bell on ESPN, talking about his strained relationship with coach Tyrone Corbin: "I thought it was personal and still do." Twitter

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Steve Luhm: Opinion: Jerry Sloan wants to coach again, but it won't be in Utah. That boat has sailed for both parties. Twitter

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Hayward (6-8, 210, Butler) was one of two Jazz players to appear in all 66 games (58 starts) in 2011-12, averaging 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 30.5 minutes during his second NBA season. "The USA Select Team was a vital part of the USA Men's National Team's training in 2007, 2008 and 2010, and again in 2012 we'll utilize this team of select NBA players to help get our National Team ready for the very competitive summer that is ahead of us," said Jerry Colangelo, USA Basketball chairman. "Being chosen for the Select Team is quite an honor, and it's an important step in becoming involved in USA Basketball's National Team program in the future. In the past, current national team finalists like Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, Derrick Rose, LaMarcus Aldridge, Andre Iguodala, as well as many other outstanding players got their USA National Team start through the Select Team." Deseret News

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Deron Williams created something of a stir when he was present at the Nets' rookie minicamp over the weekend, working out at the Nets' practice facility in Brooklyn Nets gear. The free agent-to-be was there again today when the Nets opened a three-day mini-camp for veteran free agents who didn't play in the NBA last season, and once again, Williams was wearing a gray "Brooklyn Basketball'' T-shirt and black Brooklyn Nets shorts. But he was still wearing his red-and-blue sneakers -- the old Nets colors. So a reporter (me) teased him that he needed to get new sneakers in different colors. "They don't know what colors to make,'' Williams said with a smile. Newark Star-Ledger

Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, Free Agency, Deron Williams 

So where are you off to now? Brooklyn or Utah? Andrei Kirilenko: These two teams are my top priorities. In Utah is where I blossomed, the Nets are owned by a Russian Oligarch. But no one knows how life will unfold, so please let's wait a little until July 1st, the hot time of change in the NBA. But for now I want to enjoy this Championship of Russia. We earned it. Sovsport.ru

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The new committee was hand-picked by Stern and consists of two owners, four GMs and three coaches. When they come up with rules changes, those will go directly to the 30 owners for their consideration and vote. The members are: owners Dan Gilbert (Cleveland) and Joe Lacob (Golden State); GMs Bryan Colangelo (Toronto), Mitch Kupchak (Lakers), Kevin O’Connor (Utah) and Sam Presti (Oklahoma City); and coaches Rick Carlisle (Dallas), Lionel Hollins (Memphis) and Doc Rivers (Boston). New York Daily News

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The NBA on Wednesday announced the members of the league’s new competition committee, including Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor. The announcement follows a decision by the league’s board of governors last month to change the committee’s composition. The committee will now include two owners, four general managers, three head coaches and one representative from the NBA Players Association. Joining O’Connor are fellow GMs Bryan Colangelo (Toronto Raptors), Mitch Kupchak (L.A. Lakers) and Sam Presti (Oklahoma City); owners Dan Gilbert (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Joe Lacob (Golden State); and coaches Rick Carlisle (Dallas Mavericks), Lionel Hollins (Memphis Grizzlies), and Doc Rivers (Boston Celtics). Salt Lake Tribune

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Paul George took part in the Rising Stars game and the dunk competition during All-Star weekend in February. He'll cap his second season as a member of the USA Select team this summer. George, along with players such as Utah's Gordon Hayward, Cleveland's Kyrie Irving and Golden State's Klay Thompson, will practice against the U.S. team in preparation for the Olympics in London. "That's definitely an honor," George said. "I think that's a great way to start my summer regimen as far as working out and getting prepared for next season. The chance to work out against the stars of the league is a great way for me to start off my summer." Indianapolis Star

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On Sunday, he brushed aside concerns about the rest vs. rhythm conundrum the Spurs wrestled with after closing out the Jazz last Monday. “I don’t really think I lost or gained anything,” he said. “My Game 2 (vs. Utah) was awful, for sure. Game 3, I played well. I just didn’t take a lot of shots. I didn’t have the opportunity. Game 4, I played pretty well and made a couple of shots. It was never a concern. “Now we are facing a completely different series. We’ll see how it goes.” San Antonio Express-News

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Tinsley and Howard might even be back next season. "You never commit to anything because you’re always trying to improve your team," O’Connor said. "But they didn’t do anything to prevent them from coming back, let’s put it that way." Salt Lake Tribune

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Tinsley, especially, put together the kind of season that every team seeks from its No. 3 point guard. He stayed ready, produced when called upon, and was a model of professionalism off the court and dealing with the media. Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Jamaal Tinsley 

Tinsley did not play in the NBA for two seasons. He started this year in the D-League, before O’Connor signed him. Did the gamble pay dividends? Said O’Connor: "What I would say, both Jamaal and Josh were not only model citizens but good examples of somebody who got a second chance and performed pretty well." Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz, Josh Howard, Jamaal Tinsley 

Still uncertain about his future, Kirilenko faces the same dilemma at the end of the season when the time comes for him to decide which of his two passions to follow. "I have a huge history with the Utah Jazz and they are a priority for me among the 30 teams competing in the NBA, while CSKA are just as close to my heart in Europe and when the Final Four is over I will weigh my options and make a decision." Chicago Tribune

Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, Free Agency, Andrei Kirilenko 

Despite being just 25 years old, C.J. Miles has already logged seven seasons in the NBA — all with the Utah Jazz. That, however, may change. For the first time in his career, the swingman is an unrestricted free agent. "I'm definitely going to explore my options. I have to," Miles said. "I feel like I owe it to myself to be able to do that. (It's an) experience I need to be able to go through." Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Free Agency, CJ Miles 

"I grew up here, basically," Miles said while confirming that the Jazz remain an option in his future plans — although he later took a shot at head coach Tyrone Corbin's communication skills at Tuesday's locker cleanout. Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Free Agency, CJ Miles 

Signing with the hometown Mavericks, where he could possibly be reunited with former Utah teammate Deron Williams, intrigues Miles. "If that was an issue that came up I definitely would look at it. Who wouldn't, especially with the way that team is built now," Miles said. "They're aging a little bit and I'm pretty sure they're going to be looking for some guys that do some of the things I do." Deseret News

Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Free Agency, CJ Miles 

Despite being just 25 years old, C.J. Miles has already logged seven seasons in the NBA — all with the Utah Jazz. That, however, may change. For the first time in his career, the swingman is an unrestricted free agent. "I'm definitely going to explore my options. I have to," Miles said. "I feel like I owe it to myself to be able to do that. (It's an) experience I need to be able to go through." Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Free Agency, CJ Miles 

At the same time, though, Miles noted that he still believes there's room for him in Utah — where he can keep growing with the team. "I grew up here, basically," Miles said while confirming that the Jazz remain an option in his future plans — although he later took a shot at head coach Tyrone Corbin's communication skills at Tuesday's locker cleanout. Deseret News

Utah Jazz, Free Agency, CJ Miles 

Miles said the team was put off by Al Jefferson's pre-Game 4 comments about no one beating the Spurs in the playoffs and San Antonio being better than Utah. Miles loves the Jazz, the team's fans and thinks Corbin will evolve. But he never knew what was expected of him this year. Miles said communication was much better with former coach Jerry Sloan, and Corbin has struggled relaying his message to team. Salt Lake Tribune

San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Al Jefferson, CJ Miles 

Morevoer, Miles said, communication between Utah and its players was much better when Jerry Sloan coached the team. Corbin replaced Sloan in February 2011. "Being able to know what’s going on makes everything a lot easier," said Miles, who was drafted by Utah in 2005 out of high school and has spent his entire career in Salt Lake City. "You don’t want to have to come in guessing. … I don’t even remember us naming a captain. But they wanted leadership?" Salt Lake Tribune

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