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Will we see you in the French National Team next year? Ian Mahinmi: Well, it's my fault, I haven't called Vincent Collet back. He called me like twice three weeks ago. For now I'm not really focusing on the French National Team, we have the playoffs. But, well, it's my turn to call him back, you can write that down. We'll see, I don't feel like making a statement now. Sport24

Ian Mahinmi, France, Vincent Collet 

We feel like there's a problem...what is it? Ian Mahinmi: No, I think that... (he hesitates). There were some things, actions that I did not particularly like but, all in all, I think this is a little communication problem. I would not want to digress at large about it but there was a lack of communication. We must have a conversation, I can't tell you much right now. Sport24

Ian Mahinmi, France 

Joakim Noah: "My priority will always be the Bulls. And to play in a league like this, I must be 100 percent. I will not play with the French team if I'm not ready. " Catch and Shoot

Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah, France 

With a post on instagram, Kevin Seraphin announced that he will not play Eurobasket 2013 with the French National Team. Sportando

Washington Wizards, Kevin Seraphin, FIBA, France, Eurobasket 

Wizards forward-center Kevin Seraphin heads into this offseason having to decide between advancing his NBA career or maintaining his commitment to his country. Seraphin has played a prominent role for the French national team in each of the past two summers and helped France finish sixth at the London Olympics. But Seraphin’s third season with the Wizards fell short of his expectations despite averaging a career-high nine points per game, leaving his participation at 2013 Eurobasket in Slovenia in doubt. “I don’t know. That’s something that I really want to,” Seraphin said of representing France, “but the thing is now, I try to improve. The [Wizards] want me to improve, too. I try to be better for my team, for sure.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Kevin Seraphin, FIBA, France, Eurobasket 

Kevin Seraphin's participation in the Eurobasket is in doubt. Catch and Shoot

Washington Wizards, Kevin Seraphin, FIBA, France, Eurobasket 

Ronny Turiaf told French National Team head coach Vincent Collet he hopes to participate in the Eurobasket. Catch and Shoot

Los Angeles Clippers, Ronny Turiaf, France, Eurobasket, Vincent Collet 

David 'Dubi' Pick: Hearing after Celtics draftee Kris Joseph decided not to explore French options, Orleans will pick up PF-C Brandon Hunter from Galil. Twitter @IAmDPick

Free Agency, France, Kris Joseph 

Orleans agreed to terms with Kris Joseph on a six-week deal, David Pick reported. Joseph will replace the injured Caleb Green. The player was selected with the 51st overall pick by the Celtics in the last NBA Draft. Sportando

France, Kris Joseph 

Free agent forward Kris Joseph, recently waived by the Boston Celtics, is looking at options from several overseas teams right now, agent Chris Grier-Luchey told HoopsHype. Grier-Luchey said Joseph has offers from Italy, France and China, but may also consider playing in the D-League and wait for a 10-day contract. HoopsHype

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, China, Italy, France, Kris Joseph 

Quinton Ross is a new player of Boulazac. Former NBA replaces temporarily Amady McKenzie who is injured. Sportando

Quinton Ross, France 

Jon Brockman has signed with Limoges of France. Catch and Shoot

Free Agency, Jon Brockman, France 

Rodrigue Beaubois: "I've never had the chance to go (to the French National Team=. This summer, I hope I will. Wearing the jersey to represent my country is important." Catch and Shoot

Dallas Mavericks, Rodrigue Beaubois, France 

San Antonio Spurs 2012 NBA Draft pick guard Marcus Denmon, who is playing with French team Chalon-Elan, will undergo surgery to repair his broken right foot according to the team website. According to the report, Denmon and the Spurs both agreed surgery was necessary to avoid further fracturing of his fifth metatarsal in his right foot. A metal rod will be placed in his foot to strengthen it and to avoid further injury. ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Injuries, France, Marcus Denmon 

Ben Golliver: Batum said Claver told him he "understood" Navarro groin punch. Claver told me, laughing, "I understood, but I'm not going to do that." Twitter @blazersedge

Portland Trail Blazers, Victor Claver, Spain, France, Nicolas Batum, Olympics 

San Antonio Spurs 2012 NBA Draft pick Marcus Denmon is currently playing with French squad Chalon-Elan and is playing quite well. In a few friendly matches, Denmon is averaging 16.7 points leading the team in scoring. But he is still a work in progress and the Spurs are closely watching his development on the court according to Chalon coach Beugnot Gregor via French site Le Journal . The Spurs also called last week. They are very sensitive to what is done with him. He is a real project for them. Marcus has already progressed in aggression, especially on pick and rolls. As a leader, it's starting to come. He begins to see the game, to focus on the weaknesses of the opponent. Over time, it will become natural. He still lacks that confidence. ProjectSpurs.com

San Antonio Spurs, Draft, France, Marcus Denmon, Elan Chalon 

The strongest assertion: Batum said that he has received gratitude and support from around the globe, even from members of the basketball community. "I won't say any names but Spanish people and Spanish media were truly mad at me on Twitter," Batum acknowledged. "I got some bad things, trust me. [But] people all around the world, on Twitter, or media, or people, even coaches and players from the other teams, thanked me." Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, Twitter, Spain, France, Nicolas Batum, Olympics 

Why? For upholding the Olympics spirit? For getting in a good lick on Navarro? Because Spain had it coming? "I won't say what they told me, but trust me a lot of people thanked me," he repeated. "I won't say, but they just thanked me. Trust me, a lot, a lot of people. Not especially from France but from everywhere. I won't say that's good. I'm not happy or glad about it." Blazers Edge

Portland Trail Blazers, Twitter, Spain, France, Nicolas Batum, Olympics 

Ben Golliver: Blazers F Nicolas Batum tells me he was aiming for Juan Carlos Navarro's arm and not his groin. Twitter @blazersedge

Portland Trail Blazers, Spain, France, Nicolas Batum, Olympics, Juan Carlos Navarro 

Ben Uzoh officially leaves from Cholet. Uzoh signed in summer but he didn’t impress the staff. TrendBasket

Free Agency, France, Ben Uzoh, Cholet