Westbrook will miss the first 4-6 weeks of the NBA season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday.
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Impact: General Manager Sam Presti said Westbrook had knee swelling that would not subside, and the procedure was intended to solve the problem once and for all. He said doctors found that the source of swelling was due to a loose stitch and Westbrook's meniscus has healed properly. Russell had surgery in May to repair cartilage in his right knee after he was hurt in Game 2 of Oklahoma City's first-round playoff series with Houston.
Williams has reported to Minnesota Timberwolves training camp with more than just playing time to earn.
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Impact: The Timberwolves have to make a decision by Oct. 31 whether to exercise the option for 2014-15 on Williams' contract. The 2011 No. 2 overall draft pick has been inconsistent in his first two seasons in the league and has had trouble finding the right role in Rick Adelman's rotation.
Love showed up for the start of Minnesota Timberwolves training camp eager to put last season behind him, and it's hard to blame him. Love played in only 18 games last season because of a right hand that was broken twice and a minor knee injury.
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Impact: Some fans turned on him as well, so Love threw himself into a rigorous training regimen this summer and comes back with something to prove. Love showed up with a chiseled frame and ready to reclaim his spot as the league's best power forward.
Forward Channing Frye says he will be back with the Phoenix Suns in training camp after sitting out last season with heart-related issues.
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Impact: Frye made the announcement via Twitter on Sunday, saying he is ``happy to be healthy and have an opportunity'' to keep playing. Frye has said that he has been cleared medically by several doctors but the Suns have not officially said he will be back.
Porter has a right hip flexor injury.
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Impact: Porter, the No. 3 overall pick, rode a stationary bike as Washington opened camp Saturday at George Mason University. Coach Randy Wittman said the injury has been bothering Porter for a couple of weeks. The small forward said he slipped and twisted during a recent voluntary pickup game before camp opened.
Budinger has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is out indefinitely.
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Impact: The Wolves made the announcement on Tuesday that Budinger had a procedure on his left meniscus. Budinger had a similar injury last season that caused him to miss more than four months. Last year, Budinger had his torn meniscus repaired in surgery. This time around, Budinger had the damaged portion removed by Dr. James Andrews. The Wolves and their medical staff took a different course this time in hopes of reducing the recovery time and the risk of re-injury.
The New York Knicks have signed veteran forward Ike Diogu, who has been out of the NBA for nearly all of the last two seasons.
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Impact: The 6-foot-9 Diogu was the ninth overall pick in the 2005 draft by Golden State and also has played for Indiana, Portland, Sacramento, the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio. He appeared in two games for the Spurs in 2011-12, then played in Puerto Rico and China.
The Kings signed Cousins to a four-year maximum contract extension worth a reported $62 million Monday, saying the 23-year-old center is the foundation the franchise will build on to lead a struggling team into a new era.
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Impact: Sacramento hasn't had a winning season since 2006, but the new Kings management is comfortable investing in a player considered one of the NBA's best young big men but who also has drawn multiple suspensions from both the team and the league for his behavior.
Odom had his arraignment rescheduled on Friday. He is charged with driving under the influence after being arrested last month.
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Impact: Odom was not in court when a judge rescheduled the arraignment for Oct. 10. The 33-year-old free agent was arrested Aug. 30 after his Mercedes-Benz SUV was spotted weaving on a San Fernando Valley freeway in the early morning hours. The DUI charge is a misdemeanor and includes an allegation that Odom refused to take a chemical test. He was released on $15,000 bail.
Gadzuric has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Impact: Gadzuric is a 10-year NBA veteran who spent last season playing in Venezuela. He has played for Milwaukee, Golden State, New Jersey, Toronto and New York since entering the NBA in 2002, averaging 4.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.9 blocks.
The New York Knicks have signed center Cole Aldrich, a former lottery pick who has struggled in the NBA.
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Impact: Aldrich played last season for Houston and Sacramento, averaging 2.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in 45 games.
Indiana Pacers President Larry Bird put away his golf clubs Monday and went back to work trying to sign George to a long-term contract.
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Impact: If they don't reach a deal with George, the NBA's most improved player last season, he could become a free agent next summer. George has repeatedly said he wants to stay in Indy, and Bird and coach Frank Vogel said Monday they intend to keep him in town. The hope is the two sides can reach a deal before the start of this season. Indiana opens training camp Saturday.
The Miami Heat have signed Drew, making him the 18th person on the roster for training camp with the two-time defending NBA champions.
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Impact: Drew finished his college career at UCLA, after transferring from North Carolina. He started all 35 of his appearances for UCLA last season, averaging 7.5 points and 7.3 assists. Overall, Drew II averaged 5.5 points in 131 college games.
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Ryan Kelly, their second-round draft pick out of Duke. The Lakers announced the signing Friday. Los Angeles opens training camp next weekend.
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Impact: The 6-foot-11 Kelly was the 48th overall pick in this summer's draft. He played four seasons with the Blue Devils, averaging 12.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots last season despite missing 13 games with injuries.
Westbrook will miss the first 4-6 weeks of the NBA season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday.
Williams has reported to Minnesota Timberwolves training camp with more than just playing time to earn.
Kevin Love, FC
Love showed up for the start of Minnesota Timberwolves training camp eager to put last season behind him, and it's hard to blame him. Love played in only 18 games last season because of a right hand that was broken twice and a minor knee injury.
Channing Frye, FC
Forward Channing Frye says he will be back with the Phoenix Suns in training camp after sitting out last season with heart-related issues.
Otto Porter Jr., SF
Porter has a right hip flexor injury.