NBA News Updated (4-10)

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Sacramento Kings center Greg Ostertag will be out four-to-six weeks after breaking his right hand in a fall at his home

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Peja believes Bulls or Pacers has a chance to pry him from Kings

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This summer Dajuan Wagner was asked to work on his ball-handling skills so he could play some backup point guard

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Paxson said the only two players on the current 19-man roster not expected to report are veteran SG Kendall Gill and reserve F Chris Jefferies. Gill, 36, is an unrestricted free agent who hopes to sign with a contender. Paxson plans to trade or waive Jefferies

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John Thomas, the former Gophers center who was a No. 1 draft choice of the Knicks in 1997 and played four NBA seasons with Boston and Toronto, will try to make a comeback with the Timberwolves

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Cuban has told Nelson he wants more practice time and focus on defense

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If Abdul-Wahad is unable to play, the Mavericks may be able to orchestrate a buyout of the remainder of his contract, which is $6.75 million this season and partially guaranteed for next season