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The Knicks intend to waive the injured Thomas in the next 24 hours, possibly Thursday, and sign James Singleton, a journeyman forward who had been playing in China. Thomas is expected to have foot surgery, which will end any chance of his returning for the N.B.A. playoffs, making the decision academic. New York Times

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Steve Popper: Knicks' Singleton signing not official yet - wasn't at shootaround and Knicks say got 9 bodies tonight. But he's from Chicago, so... Twitter @StevePopper

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Ian Begley: League source says #Knicks deal w/James Singleton is complete. #Knicks will need to cut a player to make room for Singleton. Twitter

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An NBA source confirmed reports that the team has reached an agreement with 6-foot-8 forward James Singleton, who has played for the Wizards, Clippers and Mavericks and most recently in China. With the roster already at 15, the Knicks are expected to release veteran big man Kurt Thomas. He is out with a fractured foot. Bergen Record

New York Knicks, Kurt Thomas, James Singleton 

Frank Isola: Knicks close to reaching deal with free agent forward James Singleton the Daily News has learned. A player, likely Kurt Thomas, must be cut. Twitter @FisolaNYDN

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Joe Alexander, James Singleton, Hamady Ndiaye sign in China. Alexander, who was with Samara last season, signed with Liaoning. Singleton penned a deal with Xianjiang Flying Tigers. Ndiaye inked with TianJin Steel. Sportando

Joe Alexander, China, James Singleton, Hamady Ndiaye 

Some say time is the best healer. Apparently, “some” include the Xinjiang Guanghui Flying Tigers and James Singleton, who after splitting up on bad terms a year ago are now ready to get back together. On Tuesday, Xinjiang general manager, He Changjiang, confirmed what most people around Chinese basketball had known since the beginning of September: That Singleton and Xinjiang have come to an agreement over a contract for this upcoming season. The deal is believed to be two years, though He publicly denied that there is a set arrangement for 2013-14. NiuBBall.com

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Von Wafer: My boy James singleton jus signed with us yes yes yes bro let's go grind time Twitter

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James Singleton will sign with Xinjiang of Chinese League. hupu.com

Free Agency, China, James Singleton 

James Singleton already declined the Wizards’ offer and further explained his decision by writing in a text message, “I’m not trying to break the bank by any means. I just can’t accept a minimum contract right now… I had the same offer from other NBA teams [that] I haven’t played with before.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, James Singleton 

Singleton added that he is considering four offers in China that are more lucrative. He expects to sign for two years, wherever he goes. “I loved playing under Coach Witt and teaming up with the revamped Wizards organization. My short time back there I had a great time. There is no doubt in my mind that I would have had a great year with them, helping them win and grooming the younger guys. But this is my profession and I just felt like some things never change no matter how [much] I improve.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, James Singleton 

Michael Lee: James Singleton might consider overseas: "NBA is a great place to be but @ the end of the day, I have to do what’s best for me & my family." Twitter

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Craig Stouffer: Speaking of open #Wizards roster spots, agent for James Singleton said he's move on, passed on Washington's offer. Twitter

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, James Singleton 

Bringing back Roger Mason Jr., Maurice Evans or James Singleton also remains high on the Wizards’ priority list, but the team already has depth at nearly every position. Mason is also not interested in signing another one-year deal at the league minimum, as he has the past two seasons, according to a source close to Mason. Oklahoma City, New Orleans, Chicago and the Los Angeles Lakers have also expressed interest in Mason. Washington Post

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Michael Lee: #wizards have reached out to Cartier Martin, Roger Mason Jr., James Singleton, Maurice Evans, John Lucas III & Kirk Hinrich, among others Twitter

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The Wizards have interest in bringing Singleton back, just as they did two years ago, and John Wall has already vouched for his return. But Singleton said that while coming back to Washington is an option, he will be focused on another priority when the free agency period begins. “I get married in July, go on my honeymoon, relax, just have fun. Going to Bora Bora. Get married on the 6th, Bora Bora on the 7th.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Free Agency, James Singleton 

Singleton averaged 8.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and shot 54.7 percent from the field. And, after relying mostly on hustle and energy, Singleton also showed an ability to step out and shoot. Before the season finale, Andray Blatche joked with Singleton about the newest addition to his game. “He went all the way to China and came back with a jumper,” Blatche said. “You can buy anything in China.” Washington Post

Washington Wizards, Andray Blatche, James Singleton 

Singleton laughed, because the 30-year-old heard similar comments from his younger teammates. “They teased me sometimes but everyone knows that I’m not the kind of guys that’s going to decline, you know. Every year I get better,” Singleton said. “I just worked on my game. I spent more than an hour, an hour and a half a day working on my jump shot with the coach that was over there, just working of different parts of my game because China is different than the NBA. Over there, it’s a lot more physical, a lot more dirty play, and they pack the lane over there. I used to be a slasher, so I had to develop a jump shot to be able to do more things. Once that opened up for me, everything just became easy. Right now the NBA is easy to me.” Washington Post

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Charlotte forward Tyrus Thomas was ejected from the Bobcats' game with the Wizards for throwing an elbow at Washington's James Singleton late in the first quarter on Monday night. Thomas was dribbling and Singleton was defending him when the Charlotte forward elbowed him with 3.6 seconds remaining in the quarter. He was immediately called for a flagrant 2 foul and ejected. Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Bobcats, Washington Wizards, Tyrus Thomas, James Singleton 

Chris Mannix: Wizards Roger Mason Jr. will undergo season ending surgery on broken left index finger. Wiz sign James Singleton for the rest of the year Twitter

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