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The NBA announced Thursday that rookie forward Terrence Ross (@T_DotFlight31) has been selected to participate in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm. Ross is the fifth Raptor invited to participate in the event, joining Vince Carter (2000), Tracy McGrady (2000), Jamario Moon (2008) and DeMar DeRozan (2010 and 2011). This year’s contest will take place Saturday, February 16 at the Toyota Center in Houston and will be broadcasted on TSN2 and TNT beginning at 8:30 p.m. (ET). Raptors.com

Toronto Raptors, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, DeMar DeRozan, Jamario Moon, Terrence Ross, All Star Game 

He remains optimistic and views Leandro Barbosa‘s late signing with the Boston Celtics and Eddy Curry signing with Dallas just days before the start of the season as hope that he’ll, too, soon find a new home. “Ultimately, I have to stay ready, which I am, as far as in the gym, and stay positive,” Howard said. “I don’t think my career’s over.” Other notable players still looking for a team: Guards: Derek Fisher, Gilbert Arenas (in talks with Chinese team), Baron Davis, Earl Boykins, Mickael Pietrus, Michael Redd, Maurice Evans, Jason Kapono. Forwards/Centers: Kenyon Martin, Shawne Williams, Quentin Richardson, Bobby Simmons, Bill Walker, Jamario Moon, Renaldo Balkman, Ryan Gomes, Troy Murphy, Josh Powell, Derrick Caracter, Ben Wallace, Greg Oden, Sean Williams, Tony Battie, Mehmet Okur. NBA.com

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Jared Karnes: A3 client Jamario Moon has just signed to play in the DLeague with the L.A. Defenders. Twitter

D-League, Jamario Moon 

Alex Kennedy: Free agent Jamario Moon has changed agents, hiring Jared Karnes (@jkarnes1). The five-year veteran is still hoping to sign with an NBA team. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA

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Free agent forward Jamario Moon believes he’s the logical choice to help fill the small forward void and clearly makes it known the Hawks are an organization he’d like to play for in 2012-13. “Atlanta makes sense to me,” Moon told HOOPSWORLD on where he would fit best. “Danny was the general manager when I was playing for Cleveland and [Hawks assistant general manager] Wes Wilcox was there too. They already know me and what I bring. It just makes sense.” HoopsWorld

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Jamario Moon 

Moon has career averages of 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds on 46 percent shooting in 286 games over five seasons. In 157 career starts, Moon has averaged 7.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. The veteran forward has been working out in Atlanta during the offseason and says he’s ready to get back on the court and is in great shape. “All they have to do is give me a call,” Moon said. “I’m ready to work and do whatever the coaching staff asks of me.” HoopsWorld

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Jamario Moon 

Lang Greene: Just spoke with free agent forward Jamario Moon. He has a team in mind. Good stuff. Story coming Sunday. Twitter

Free Agency, Jamario Moon 

BJ Evans: The @bobcats have waived small forward Jamario Moon. He signed as a FA on April 15 and appeared in eight (8) games. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Jamario Moon 

Sources claim that Olshey had sculpted at least one trade for Davis during the previous offseason, but the deal was scuttled by owner Donald T. Sterling. At the trade deadline in February 2011, Olshey finally pushed a deal through, sending Davis (and his hefty contract) and an unprotected 2011 draft pick to Cleveland in exchange for Mo Williams (shorter contract) and Jamario Moon. ESPN.com

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The Charlotte Bobcats are signing small forward Jamario Moon for the rest of the season, filling the roster spot vacated when Boris Diaw was bought out of his contract last month. Moon, a 6-8 small forward, played four NBA seasons for Toronto, Miami, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Clippers. He spent this season in the Development League, averaging 17.7 points for the Los Angeles D-Fenders. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Jamario Moon 

Sam Amick: Source says Jamario Moon is being called up to Charlotte from the LA D-Fenders, who are in the playoffs. It's the 8th call-up for LA. Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, D-League, Jamario Moon 

Marc J. Spears: Former NBA guard Jamario Moon to join D-League LA D-Fenders. Twitter

Free Agency, D-League, Jamario Moon 

NBA (and D-League/CBA/Mexico/CBA/USBL/ABA/Globetrotters/everywhere) veteran Jamario Moon signed a D-League contract on Tuesday, allowing him to join a team once he clears the D-League waiver system on Thursday. A fellow NBA vet is expected to join him soon, too, as sources indicate Dan Gadzuric is also planning to sign with the D-League in the coming days. Ridiculous Upside

Dan Gadzuric, D-League, Jamario Moon 

Jamario Moon: Great workout for Charlotte today!!! Twitter

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Jamario Moon 

The Charlotte Bobcats plan to audition Bostjan Nachbar and Jamario Moon today, looking for another small forward to fill out the roster. The Bobcats chose not to match a Memphis Grizzlies offer sheet on restricted free-agent forward Dante Cunningham. Doing so would have obligated the Bobcats to about $4 million in total guarantees this season and next. With long-range shooter Reggie Williams recovering from surgery to repair knee cartilage, player-personnel chief Rod Higgins would like another scoring option. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Jamario Moon, Bostjan Nachbar 

One of two NBA veteran small forwards -- Bostjan Nachbar or Jamario Moon -- could fill out the Charlotte Bobcats' regular-season roster. Bobcats player-personnel chief Rod Higgins plans to bring in Nachbar and Moon for workouts Saturday. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Jamario Moon, Rod Higgins, Bostjan Nachbar 

Jamario Moon: Deal or No Deal?..........Deal!!!!! Let's play some ball! Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Jamario Moon, Lockout, NBPA 

Jamario Moon: Everybody........No I did not sign with the Quebec Kebs....only goin to workout Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Jamario Moon, Lockout, Canada 

Tas Melas: Jamario Moon signing to play with Quebec of Canada's NBL. Huge name grab for the league (yes, Moon is a huge name grab). Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Jamario Moon, NBL 

I’m not going to try to tell you that Jamario Moon is a good rapper, but he sounds decent, like a sub-Project Pat peripheral Three 6 Mafia affiliate. Plus, J-Lunar is a great rap name for a guy with the last name Moon, and he seems to be having a wonderful time rapping because he’s smiling the entire video. The Score

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