Donetsk is a large city sitting on the Kalmius river in eastern Ukraine and is known more for its coal mining than being a final destination for NBA free agents.
But back in late October, that’s exactly what it became when Darnell Jackson signed with BC Donetsk in the Ukrainian SuperLeague during the NBA lockout.
Now with training camps opening Friday -- the same day teams can begin player transactions – the 6-foot-9 forward who finished last season with the Sacramento Kings is waiting patiently on offers and chance to return to the league.
“Since I'm a free agent, my out is contingent upon me getting an offer from an NBA team,” Jackson told Beyond the Beat.
“There is interest.”
The 52nd overall pick out of Kansas in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat, Jackson was dealt on draft day to the Cleveland Cavaliers where he split time between Cleveland and the D-League with the Erie Bayhawks. In 2009, Jackson was waived by the Cavs and claimed by the Milwaukee Bucks before be...
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