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Mouhammadou Jaiteh Withdraws From Draft Despite First Round Guarantees

Before withdrawing from this month’s NBA draft, Mouhammadou Jaiteh received first round guarantees that failed to entice the 18-year-old enough to leave his development in France, agent Herman Manakyan told RealGM on Monday.

Teams were impressed with the sharp growth in Jaiteh, and the 6-foot-11 center worked out for six organizations throughout the draft process. Even with guarantees, Jaiteh made clear he wanted to be drafted into a flourishing situation – for both himself and the team.

“The guarantees were not in attractive situations for us,” Manakyan said.

With a focus on next year’s draft, Jaiteh will now sign with a team in France, where several clubs have been vying to sign him, Manakyan said. No frontrunners have emerged, but playing time and the opportunity to continue his rapid development are key factors.

Via Shams Charania/RealGM

Quin Snyder Hired By Hawks As Assistant Coach

Quin Snyder has been hired by the Atlanta Hawks as an assistant coach, according to sources.

Snyder was most recently an assistant coach with CSKA Moscow and previously was a head coach with the Austin Toros of the D-League and the Missouri Tigers.

Snyder is familiar with Danny Ferry from their time together at Duke.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Dario Saric Leaning Toward Withdrawing From Draft

Dario Saric is leaning toward withdrawing from the 2013 NBA Draft, according to sources.

Saric has until June 17 to make a final decision.

Saric has received interest from the New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks.

Saric is likely to be a lottery pick.

Via Chad Ford/ESPN

Koufos Declines To Play For Greek National Team This Offseason

Kosta Koufos will train with the Denver Nuggets' coaches and trainers this offseason rather than playing for the Greek national team.

Koufos averaged 8.0 points per game and 6.9 rebounds this season.

Greece is playing in the FIBA EuroBasket 2013 tournament in Slovenia.

Via Benjamin Hochman/Denver Post

Prigioni Has No Plans To Return To Spanish League

Pablo Prigioni has no plans to return to the Spanish League.

“If I can choose, I prefer to play in the United States and stay in the NBA,’’ Prigioni said.

Prigioni will hit restricted free agency on July 1.

Prigioni is expected to seek a one-year deal worth about $2 million.

Via Marc Berman/New York Post
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