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Michele Talamazzi: #Wafer update: apparently, two NBA teams show interest. If he has an offer at Dec. 9, Vanoli Cremona can keep him only for a week Twitter

Free Agency, Von Wafer 

Former NBA player Von Wafer finally landed in Cremona ready for his new adventure with the Italian team. "I am happy I can practice again even if I did not stop during the entire summer with tournaments and individual workout. I liked the city at the first sight and it reminds me the place where I grew up. I met a lot of people who have been very nice with me. The first contact with the supporters was very positive. Even if in the gym is hot, they are always a lot. Now I have to work hard and make my best for Vanoli Braga" said former Boston Celtics player. Sportando

Von Wafer, Lockout, Italy 

Von Wafer has agreed to a deal to play for Italian team Venoli Cremona, according to his agent. Wafer, an unrestricted free agent who spent the 2010-11 season with the Celtics, secured a coveted opt-out clause and will be able to return stateside should the lockout end during the international season. Wafer averaged 3.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists over 9.5 minutes per game last season. He appeared in 58 games for Boston and seemed to be asserting himself before a late-season calf injury limited his playing time into the playoffs. ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Von Wafer 

Alex Kennedy: Von Wafer has signed a one-year deal with the Italian club Vanoli Cremona, according to sources. Wafer's deal includes a NBA out. Twitter

Von Wafer, Lockout, Italy 

Alex Kennedy: Von Wafer is considering offers from teams in China, Italy and Turkey. Last month, he told HOOPSWORLD that he's open to returning overseas. Twitter

Von Wafer, Lockout, China, Italy, Turkey 

Ben Rohrbach: Von Wafer's agent "insistently" shopped Celtics free agent to Real Madrid to no avail Twitter

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Real Madrid, Von Wafer, Lockout, Spain 

Last season, Wafer played 58 games for the Celtics, but received limited minutes and sometimes fell out of the rotation altogether. Going forward, he wants to find a situation where he can receive consistent playing time. He would love for that to be in Boston, but he's keeping his options open. "My first option is going somewhere I can play," Wafer said. "I've worked hard and been in the league for five seasons. I know I belong here and I can be a productive NBA player if given the opportunity. I'm 25 years old and starting to enter my prime so I want to find the right situation. I would love to go back to Boston. I loved it there and it would be perfect if I have the opportunity to be a part of the rotation." HoopsWorld

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Von Wafer, Lockout 

"Even before the lockout, it's definitely something that I thought about," Wafer said. "Now that we are in a lockout, it's definitely an option because I can go overseas and have a larger role. It's a way to make money and I could really be a contributor for a team." Wafer didn't stay in Greece for the duration of his previous contract, and he regrets how the situation played out. "If I could do it all over again, I would have never left Greece," Wafer said. "It was really hard, but I gave up on it too early. The mistake that I made was going over there all by myself. I should have brought my family or friends so that it would have been easier. Other than that, the experience was great. I definitely think going back over there is an option. It's a good situation, a competitive league and it's a chance for me to play during this lockout." HoopsWorld

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Von Wafer, Lockout 

In six NBA seasons, Von Wafer has never had the opportunity to return to the team he ended the previous campaign with and build upon that experience. While committed to exploring all options this offseason -- including potentially heading back overseas if the NBA lockout lingers -- Wafer wouldn't be opposed to a return engagement with the Boston Celtics, according to his agent Terrance Doyle of the Veritas Venture Group. Wafer appeared in 58 games for Boston last season, averaging 3.2 points over 9.5 minutes per game. A calf injury in early March detoured him at maybe the worst possible time, but Wafer did get healthy enough to appear in three playoff games. "Von would love to be back [with Boston]," Doyle said of the 6-foot-5 swingman who has played for seven teams since being drafted by the Lakers in the second round (35th overall) of the 2005 draft. "He's never gotten that opportunity to go back with a team." ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Von Wafer, Lockout 

Dwain Price: Did Nate Robinson not like his stay in Boston?He said:"I don’t know what they miss. I don’t talk to nobody on that team besides Von Wafer.' Twitter

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Tony Allen: Lmaol!!! Von wafer!! Blooper of the year!! Twitter

Tony Allen, Von Wafer 

Von Wafer played with five teams prior to becoming a Boston Celtic this season. But Houston will always stand out from the others. And that, maybe more than anything else, makes tonight's game against the Rockets so difficult for Wafer who is out with a right calf injury. "I can't lie, I had (this) day circled on my calendar," Wafer told CSNNE.com. CSNNE.com

Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Von Wafer 

Celtics swingman Von Wafer was watching players workout before Sunday's matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, Kinesio tape wrapped around his right calf. He has not begun basketball activities but said he should be able to return to action in two weeks, giving his club much- needed depth. Wafer strained his right calf during the Celtics' 107-103 win over the Golden State Warriors on March 4 and tonight will be the fourth consecutive games missed. Wafer said the injury is just a strain and he is starting to feel less discomfort. "It's the best I've felt in a long time, so I'm thinking like two weeks," he said. "The sooner the better, I just want to get back. (The doctors) already knew what it was when they saw it." Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Von Wafer, Injuries 

The Celtics had until tonight to waive Von Wafer and Delonte West, and instead let the deadline pass, guaranteeing the minimum contracts of both players for the rest of the year. Wafer, unaware that he had just dodged a major bullet, was understandably thrilled. “That’s definitely a relief,” said Wafer, a skilled shooter who has won a job on this team thanks to his defense as well as his scoring. “I’m really happy, man, just blessed.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Von Wafer 

The Celtics have until next Monday to make a decision on the contract of reserve guard Von Wafer, and president Danny Ainge wouldn’t confirm last night that the team would retain the swingman. Wafer signed a nonguaranteed contract in August that becomes guaranteed for the rest of the season if he is on the roster Jan. 10. Wafer has improved defensively and has had his moments, such as scoring 10 points off the bench in a 96-93 victory over the Timberwolves last night, but the Celtics may waive him to increase roster flexibility. The Celtics have the maximum 15 players on their roster. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Danny Ainge, Von Wafer 

Ainge said he is getting calls regarding trades but he is not close to any deal. He said he would like to see the impact of his roster when at full health. “You never know what’s going to happen but I like our roster a lot,’’ he said. “There’s nothing close and I really like our team when we’re healthy. There’s always calls this time of year. There’s always teams trying to do things, but I like our guys. There’s a lot of talk out there but I’m not sure what we’ll do.’’ Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Danny Ainge, Von Wafer 

West shrugged off the situation involving Wafer, saying one reason it got the publicity it did was because of the motorcycle incident. West reiterated his denial from the team's September media day about Gloria James while talking further with FanHouse about the reports. "Not at all,'' West said about there not being any intimate relationship. "I feel sorry that this is a society we're moving into. ... Everyday society has taken the media out of your hands, and with the Twitters and being able to put things out to the world from your mobile phone. Who knows who makes this stuff up? It could have been a 14-year-old kid somewhere who threw that out, unfortunately.'' FanHouse.com

Boston Celtics, Delonte West, Von Wafer 

"He's had a bad day already, and he's going to have one,'' said Rivers, who otherwise lauded West's behavior so far. "But we just got to work with him. (The incident with Wafer) was handled inside. ... But it wasn't the right thing, and (West) knew that.'' FanHouse.com

Boston Celtics, Doc Rivers, Delonte West, Von Wafer 

West expressed disappointment in the reports, and how they might have affected the James family. "You've got to remember, this is just a game,'' West said. "Some people are die-hard fans and they paint their face and it's all great. But you got to do unto others as you have unto yourself. People say something about your mother and drag your mother through something like that and your family, you'd be ready to do something yourself. So it's sad that happened. But, you know, they hated Jesus, too. You got to keep going. So I wish (LeBron James) much success down there (in Miami) with his family, and I got to keep going here.'' FanHouse.com

Boston Celtics, Delonte West, Von Wafer 

Do you think Delonte West will last? Do you think the C's will keep him if he faces more off-the-court troubles? I like his passion and his ability to pick it up in crunch time, I just hope he figures out this will be his best chance at a title and keeps himself in line. -- Scott (Harrisburg, Pa.) A: I think West does indeed last and I think, in the long run, he's incredibly important to Boston's overall success. Beyond the scuffle with Von Wafer during his 10-game suspension, I get the impression that West has been a very good teammate and his on-court dedication is obvious. I think the suspension did humble him a bit and remind him of the opportunity he has (and how fragile it can be if he were to slip up again). But he has a fantastic support system here and I think it will help him thrive. We may look back and say that Boston's final of 11 offseason signings might have been the most important. ESPN.com

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