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DerMarr Johnson: Arrested
Update: Johnson was arrested over the weekend and charged with driving while intoxicated, the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Analysis: Johnson's contract with San Antonio expires June 30 and it is not known whether the Spurs have plans to re-sign him.
Alonzo Mourning: Not Ruling Out Return
Update: Morning (knee) said Monday that if his body gets healthy, he'd like to come back and play one more season, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: "I want to come back and play another year," Mourning said. "I just want to get my body right to do it. I need to get my body where my mind is." Miami is probably the only place Mourning wants to play, but it's up to the Heat whether they want Mourning back. His contract expires June 30.
Tony Allen: Tony Allen Likely To Miss Finals
Update: Tony Allen (strained Achilles' tendon) is doubtful to play in the NBA Finals, the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: "It doesn't look good," coach Doc Rivers said after practice on Monday. "He couldn't get through even the walkthrough portion." The Celtics were counting on Allen to help out on defense trying to stop Kobe Bryant. Paul Pierce and Ray Allen will now have to shoulder that load.
Gilbert Arenas: Cleared to Rehab
Update: Arenas, who was cleared to rehab his surgically repaired left knee over the weekend, still plans to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Wizards, the Washington Post reports.
Analysis: Arenas said he will wait until the June 30 deadline to file the paperwork, but once he does he will become an unrestricted free agent. He said he would like to return to the Wizards, but is looking for maximum dollars.
Elton Brand: Achilles' Tendon 100 Percent
Update: Brand said his Achilles' tendon is "100 percent," the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: Brand had missed all but eight games of the 2007-08 season because of a ruptured Achilles' tendon. He can opt out of his current contract, and we expect a decision some time this month.
Shaun Livingston: Getting Ready to Play
Update: Livingston (knee) said he's nearing a time when he'll return to the court, the Orange County Register reports.
Analysis: "I'm feeling real good," Livingston said. "We're getting real close to the time. Hopefully by June, I'll be playing. That's the plan, right now." Livingston missed the entire 2007-08 season while recovering from a knee injury suffered the previous season. The Clippers would like to see Livingston play as they must make a decision on tendering him a one-year contract offer by June 30. Otherwise, he will become an unrestricted free agent.
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