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Former 76er Tony Battie was calling the Sixers-Magic game for an Orlando-area radio station Sunday. It's a new role, after a 14-year career, including his last 2 with the Sixers. "I've been doing a little analyst work down here," said Battie, who lives in Orlando. "Matt Guokas is sick so Rich Adubato is coming down from radio for TV and I'm going to be filling in for Richie on the radio." Philadelphia Inquirer

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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

Free Agency, Michael Redd, Derek Fisher, Gilbert Arenas, Troy Murphy, Kenyon Martin, Mickael Pietrus, Derrick Caracter, Bill Walker, Ryan Gomes, Josh Powell, Shawne Williams, Josh Howard, Ben Wallace, Sean Williams, Leandro Barbosa, Jamario Moon, Mehmet Okur, Quentin Richardson, Jason Kapono, Tony Battie, Baron Davis, Greg Oden, Earl Boykins, Renaldo Balkman, Bobby Simmons, Maurice Evans 

John R. Finger: told Bynum's injection is the same one that Tony Battie had last year. It's common amongst NBA big men & shouldn't cost him any more time. Twitter @jrfingerCSN

Philadelphia 76ers, Andrew Bynum, Injuries, Tony Battie 

Former Celtic Tony Battie, now a veteran bench player for the Sixers, has been friends with Pierce for over 10 years. "I know he's hurt," Battie said, "but Paul's definitely not going to ever admit that to anyone. You can see it. His shot is a little flat. His knee is bothering him, and he's had some foot problems, and his lift isn't 100 percent". ESPN.com

Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Tony Battie 

The 76ers have re-signed center Tony Battie to a 1-year deal, an NBA source has confirmed. Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Free Agency, Tony Battie 

Kate Fagan: 76ers will re-sign veteran center Tony Battie, NBA source confirms. That means team has 12 players under contract for today's camp opening. Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, Free Agency, Tony Battie 

Kurt Thomas, Kwame Brown, Aaron Gray, Tony Battie and Theo Ratliff also are on the Knicks’ wish list. But in this condensed free-agency period and camp, the club probably will re-sign Jared Jeffries, who knows the system well despite his lack of impact late last season. New York Post

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Kurt Thomas, Kwame Brown, Aaron Gray, Tony Battie, Theo Ratliff, Jared Jeffries 

The Knicks have a modest center wish list — considering they only want to offer one-year deals — with Kurt Thomas, Kwame Brown, Tony Battie, Theo Ratliff and Aaron Gray. New York Post

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Kurt Thomas, Kwame Brown, Aaron Gray, Tony Battie, Theo Ratliff 

There are other free-agent centers who could be had for one-year deals that will pique the Knicks' interest -- Tony Battie, ex-Knick veteran Kurt Thomas, who filled in solidly in spots with the Bulls, Joel Pryzbilla, Aaron Gray and ancient Theo Ratliff. New York Post

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Beto Duran: Blake Griffin on his reaction to Battie flagrant foul "ridiculous...not going to take that..done it too much this season. Got to me" Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Blake Griffin, Tony Battie 

Beto Duran: Elton Brand if Griffin overreacted "ya, but he's getting beat all season, guys taking shots all season I've seen it" Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Blake Griffin, Elton Brand, Tony Battie 

Lisa Dillman: Randy Foye on Blake Griffin: "That’s why I grabbed him real quick because I could see how he got up. There was a lot of anger there." Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Blake Griffin, Randy Foye, Tony Battie 

Lisa Dillman: More Randy Foye: "You don’t want him (Blake Griffin) to get suspended. That was my birthday present—save him some money.” Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Blake Griffin, Randy Foye, Tony Battie 

The Magic have made inquiries to the Knicks regarding Ronny Turiaf, the 76ers concerning Tony Battie, the Bobcats concerning Nazr Mohammed and the HEAT concerning Jamaal Magloire, but have found little interest. HoopsWorld

Orlando Magic, Trade, Nazr Mohammed, Ronny Turiaf, Jamaal Magloire, Tony Battie 

Sam Amick: For what it's worth, consider Battie the more likely possibility as source close to the Knicks says "no chance" Magic getting Ronny. Twitter

New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Trade, Ronny Turiaf, Tony Battie 

According to a source, the deal is for 1 year. The Sixers will be on the hook for $850,000. Philadelphia Daily News

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed free agent center Tony Battie. 76ers president Ed Stafanski said Wednesday that the team sees Battie as providing additional depth in the front court and "a valuable veteran presence" for younger players. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. USA Today