Report: Chandler Named Alternate For Team USA

Tyson Chandler has been named an alternate for Team USA, according to a report by ESPN's Chris Sheridan.

Two sources told ESPN.com that Chandler has been invited to attend training camp with Team USA in Las Vegas beginning July 21, then to travel with the team to Macao and Shanghai for exhibition games.

USA Basketball is awaiting a response from Chandler, who was passed over in favor of Tayshaun Prince nearly two weeks ago.

The other five alternates will be Shawn Marion, Kevin Durant, Chauncey Billups, Joe Johnson and Mike Miller.

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Portland Keying In On Deal With Knicks Or Nets?

The Suns talked about trading Leandro Barbosa to Portland, where he has high interest, for Martell Webster, the No. 13 overall pick and perhaps Finnish point guard Petteri Koponen.

But the Blazers were keying on other options Wednesday, including ones with New York and New Jersey.

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Source: Hornets Trade 27th Draft Pick To Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers will acquire the 27th pick in the draft from New Orleans in exchange for cash considerations, according to a report from ESPN.

The deal was agreed to verbally between the two teams on Tuesday night, according to the source. The teams have scheduled a trade call with the league in the morning to make the deal official.

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