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Alex Kennedy: Kevin Palmer has signed a one-year deal with the Japanese club Fukuoka Rizing, according to sources. Palmer's deal includes a NBA out. Twitter

Lockout, Japan, Kevin Palmer 

The Lakers will bring in Bobby Brown, Bobby Simmons, Kevin Palmer, Jamelle Horne, Leo Lyons, Eric Boateng and J.R. Giddens for a look at a good cross-section of NBA veterans with a couple of hard-playing rookies thrown in for good measure. More players are expected, including a few longtime NBA veterans if my sources are correct, and should be confirmed tomorrow. Ridiculous Upside

Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Palmer, Eric Boateng, Bobby Simmons 

Alex Kennedy: Kevin Palmer will play next season with San Antonio's D-League affiliate, the Austin Toros. Twitter

Free Agency, Kevin Palmer 

Alex Kennedy: Two rookie free agents find homes with one preseason game left on the schedules. Kevin Palmer to San Antonio and Tiny Gallon to Boston. Twitter

Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs, Free Agency, Kevin Palmer, Tiny Gallon 

The Washington Wizards released Kevin Palmer on Thursday morning but the rookie may be close to landing on another NBA roster. The Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs have expressed interest in signing the forward, according to sources. Portland and San Antonio fell in love with Palmer's game during the Portsmouth Invitational and liked what they saw from him during the Las Vegas Summer League. HoopsWorld

Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Kevin Palmer 

Alex Kennedy: The Wizards have invited Kevin Palmer to training camp, according to sources. Palmer averaged 8 points and 3 rebounds during Summer League. Twitter