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I also hear the Cavs are still considering 7-foot Greg Oden, the former Ohio State center who has not played in an NBA game since December 2009. He was the top pick in the 2007 draft, but he's played just 82 NBA games -- averaging 9.4 points and 7.3 rebounds for Portland. The real problem is Oden having three microfracture knee surgeries. (Two such surgeries may have ended the career of Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore.) So Oden's a gamble, and a signal the Cavs are looking for a defensive center. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Thomas has been joined in his workouts by Greg Oden, who is attempting a comeback to the NBA next season. “He looks unbelievable,” Thomas said. “He’s running, lifting weights. You might be seeing a comeback. He looks like he’s ready to go. For a big 7-footer, that’s all he does, running and getting in shape. He’s looking right.” Akron Beacon Journal

Free Agency, Draft, Greg Oden, Deshaun Thomas 

Former Ohio State forward DeShaun Thomas said part of his predraft workouts have included sessions with former Trail Blazers center Greg Oden at the St. Vincents Performance Center in Indianapolis. Oden, who played in 82 games in four seasons after being the No. 1 overall pick with the Blazers in 2007, hasn't played since December of 2009 because of knee problems, but is working toward a comeback. "Man, he looks unbelievable," Thomas said. "He's running, he's lifting weights. You might be seeing a comeback. He looks like he is ready to go. He's running, getting in shape. I'll tell you one thing: For a big 7-footer, that's all he does -- running and getting in shape. He's looking right." Oregonian

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: OSU's deshaun Thomas says he has seen Greg Oden working out and he looks great Twitter @PDcavsinsider

Free Agency, Greg Oden, Deshaun Thomas 

When former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick Greg Oden unexpectedly stopped by the Rose Garden Wednesday night, he slipped into the bowels of the building to speak to some of his former teammates. Aldridge was one, and while he said it was nice to see his one-time frontcourt mate, it also was odd. “Like a ghost,” Aldridge said, describing running into Oden. Aldridge said he didn’t ask Oden — who’s career was derailed by five knee surgeries — if he was contemplating a comeback. But based on Oden’s appearance and attitude, Aldridge guessed that Oden was. “He said he was doing good,” Aldridge said of Oden. “He looked slim. He said he was wearing his old suits from draft night. I said, ‘Congrats on that.’ Oregonian

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Jason Quick: Mixed reaction to Greg Oden at Rose Garden, with cheers and boos. Oden chuckled when boos were audible. Overall, a mostly muted reaction. Twitter @jwquick

Portland Trail Blazers, Greg Oden 

Greg Oden, the Trail Blazers' oft-injured former center, was among the fans at the Rose Garden for Portland's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Oklahoman

Portland Trail Blazers, Greg Oden 

Alex Kennedy: I think Miami was the initial choice for Greg Oden but now his camp is realizing that other teams are willing to offer more money and years. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Greg Oden 

Chris Tomasson: Greg Oden was in Cleveland last night Unless something has changed since then agent Mike Conley Sr said Wednesday Cavs haven't made an offer Twitter @christomasson

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Greg Oden 

Oden attended the Cavs’ game Friday as a guest of Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley Jr., his best friend since childhood – yet wound up in Cavs owner Dan Gilbert’s baseline seats adjacent the Cavs’ bench. Gilbert wasn’t in attendance Friday, so arena personnel invited Oden to move down from his original seats five rows behind the Cavs’ bench. It was a fascinating scene, given the negotiations between the Cavs and Oden’s agent – who also happens to be Conley’s father. Oden was showed on the video board twice during the game as fans cheered and said he is still interested in playing for the Cavs despite not signing a contract yet. “I live in Ohio. It’s home now,” Oden said. “They have a great organization and I really do think they’re up and coming.” Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Greg Oden 

“Obviously the longer it goes, the more it looks like that” he won’t sign until summer, Oden’s agent, Mike Conley Sr. said Friday. The game against the Grizzlies was Oden’s first Cavs game as a casual fan. He lives in Columbus again and said the organization’s partnership with the Cleveland Clinic will be a factor in his decision. “With my process, one of the top two things I have to think about is the medical staff and how is it going to help me,” Oden said. “I want to play and I want to play for some time. Not just come in and see what happens. I want to be able to have a career.” Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Greg Oden 

Asked what his expectations are once he returns to the NBA, Oden paused for a moment. “I hope I can contribute to a good team,” Oden said. “I definitely think I’m that type of player, but I have to get on the court.” Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Greg Oden 

The Miami Heat considered center Greg Oden for their final roster spot before last week signing a guy who is 15 years older. But Oden will be back on the Heat’s radar this summer. FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Greg Oden 

Mike Conley Sr., the agent for Oden, said Wednesday he had discussions with Miami president Pat Riley about the spot the Heat had open between Feb. 20 and last Saturday, when they signed 40-year-old Juwan Howard to a 10-day contract. But Conley Sr. said it was decided it's best to wait until the summer before talking further about Oden, the NBA’s top draft choice in 2007 who is trying to make a comeback after not having played in the NBA since December 2009 due to knee injuries. “The Heat are interested in him, and he’s interested in them,’’ Conley Sr. said in a phone interview with FOX Sports Florida. “In Miami’s situation, it just made sense to wait until after the season.’’ FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Greg Oden 

Oden, who is continuing to rehab in Columbus, Ohio, where he had played at Ohio State, isn’t ready yet to play this season anyway. Conley Sr. had looked into the possibility of Oden signing with a team for rehab purposes, but he said no team stepped up with an offer. “I would say if I had to put money on it that he wouldn’t do anything until this summer,’’ Conley Sr. said. “It doesn’t make sense now because teams will have a better idea of where they stand financially in the summer and Greg isn’t able yet to work out with teams …. If a team stepped up with an offer that made it worthwhile (for Oden to sign later this season), that would be great. But we’ll probably hold off until the summer.’’ Among other teams in the mix for Oden, 25, are Cleveland, San Antonio and Charlotte. The agent’s son, Memphis point guard Mike Conley Jr., said Oden has mentioned those and Miami as possibilities. FOXSports Florida

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: #Cavs waive Josh Selby, obtained from Memphis with Speights/Ellington. But NBA source says team not using roster spot to sign Oden now Twitter @PDcavsinsider

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Greg Oden, Josh Selby 

Shaun Powell: Agent Mike Conley says Greg Oden will not decide on his next team until July. Cavs, Heat and Celtics in running. Twitter @Powell2daPeople

Free Agency, Greg Oden 

Bob Finna: Cavs still kicking the tires on Greg Oden, GM Chris Grant said. They've had him in to Cleveland a couple times. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Chris Grant, Greg Oden 

Now they’ll turn their focus to free-agent center Greg Oden, who could sign a deal within the next week even though he isn’t expected to play until next season. Cavs General Manager Chris Grant confirmed the team’s interest in Oden and a league source confirmed the team is expected to offer him a two-year deal with a team option for a third year. Then it’s up to Oden and his agent, Mike Conley, to decide if he wants to sign this season or wait until the summer when they can perhaps drive up the bidding since more teams will have cap space. Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Greg Oden 

With #Heat now having an open roster spot, Greg Oden's agent Mike Conley said his client remains Miami possibility. “He hasn’t made any decisions yet. So yes,’’ Conley told FOX Sports Florida said about Oden remaining a possibility for the Heat. “We're going to get him down there for a visit.’’ Mark Berman: More Patrick Patterson on trade: "Frustration, anger, questions asking why when 1st told about it.I've calmed down.I'm good now.I'm focused" Twitter @MarkBermanFox26

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