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Marc Stein: With Kawhi Leonard & Stephen Jackson ailing, Spurs in process of calling up Spurs alumnus James Anderson from D-League's Rio Grande Vipers. Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

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Another league source didn't deny that the Wolves offered the same one-year veteran's minimum contract, which is worth approximately $1.2 million, to free agent wing Mickael Pietrus. But Howard and his agent, Derek Lafayette, said yes first. Pietrus is holding out for some team's $2.575 million room exception. The Wolves used theirs on center Greg Stiemsma. 1500ESPN.com

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Marc Stein: Injury-ravaged Raptors, I'm told, have pondered making fresh run at Mickael Pietrus but, w/15 guaranteed deals, lean toward staying course Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Mickael Pietrus 

Two league sources said the Wolves worked out free agent wing Josh Howard in Dallas on Monday. The team had a healthy contingent there for the night's game vs. the Mavericks. The Wolves have also started talks again with free agent wing Mickael Pietrus' camp. With no salary cap flexibility barring a trade, it's a matter of convincing someone to take what they can offer and enjoy the minutes. 1500ESPN.com

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Darren Wolfson: The #Twolves workout of Howard came as no surprise to the Pietrus camp. There are no plans to workout Pietrus as of now. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Mickael Pietrus, Josh Howard 

Adelman said there have been internal discussions about whom the team might add. That list likely includes free-agent wings Mikael Pietrus, Josh Howard and Chris Douglas-Roberts along with Utah's Raja Bell, who has been exiled from the Jazz. "I couldn't even tell you," Adelman said when asked about getting an injury exemption. "We're just trying to get through this game. I haven't even asked about that." Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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Darren Wolfson: I'm told the #Twolves spoke with Pietrus' camp yesterday. They want him. $$ still an issue. All they have to offer is the vet minimum. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

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Darren Wolfson: (Minnesota) will call on Pietrus. Probably Josh Howard too, and more. They'll need to convince someone to take the vet minimum. Not easy. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

Minnesota Timberwolves, Free Agency, Mickael Pietrus, Josh Howard 

Free agent guard Mickael Pietrus has a fan in director of personnel R.J. Adelman. But he won't sign for the minimum. In other words, don't look for him in a Wolves uniform anytime soon. 1500ESPN.com

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While the Indiana Pacers have been linked to players such as Mickael Pietrus and Josh Howard this week, they do not have immediate plans to make a roster addition, according to a source. RealGM

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Mickael Pietrus, Josh Howard 

With Danny Granger out of the Indiana Pacers’ lineup, free agent Mickael Pietrus is an option for the organization but is far from officially signing a contract and remains in discussions with a few other teams, agent Bill McCandless told RealGM on Thursday. RealGM

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Mickael Pietrus 

While McCandless admits he has been in contact with general managers across the NBA, he insisted by phone: “A report goes out and everybody thinks Mickael is on a plane headed for Indiana. Everybody needs to hold their horses.” RealGM

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If the Pacers indeed decide they will sign a small forward due to Granger’s absence with left knee tendinosis, Pietrus and Josh Howard are the leading candidates. RealGM

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Mickael Pietrus, Josh Howard 

Mike Wells: The Pacers have already reached out to the agent of free agent swingman Mickael Pietrus as a possible replacement in the lineup. Twitter @MikeWellsNBA

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Mickael Pietrus 

Darren Wolfson: Might be hyperbole from Pietrus' camp, but they think he'll have a team in 7-10 days. Doubtful #Twolves. RJ Adelman w/ some interest though. Twitter @DarrenWolfson

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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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The just-released NBA video on flopping includes a play where Dwyane Wade flails after a shot on minor contact last season from the Celtics' Mickael Pietrus. The narrator said Wade would be cited for flopping under the new rules because of "over-embellishment" and a reaction that "is inconsistent with marginal contact. This is a flop that will be penalized." Sulia

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Mickael Pietrus: I spent one month with Shaolin monks (in 2011). I went to practice Kung-Fu and Judo, but my knee was too swollen, I used some Chinese medicine and I liked it. It was an unforgettable experience. When you see 150 monks get up at 4 am to go running for two hours without eating, you become mentally stronger. ' BasketSession.com

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Darren Wolfson: While the #Twolves remain in dialogue w/ Mickaël Pietrus' camp, told there's a better chance he ends up with a team in the Eastern Conf. Twitter

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Darren Wolfson: He is still on their radar. RT @twolvesfan @DarrenWolfson Any idea if Pietrus is still on the radar for the #Twolves? Twitter

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