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Jason Kapono has interest in Knicks

Found December 05, 2011 on Inside Hoops:
PLAYERS: Jason Kapono
TEAMS: Philadelphia 76ers

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Wasserman Media Group’s Greg Lawrence confirmed with ESPNNewYork.com that his client Jason Kapono is interested in the Knicks. Lawrence said Kapono, an unrestricted free agent who played for the 76ers last season, would be “a great fit in coach [Mike] Dantoni’s system.” “Jason has interest from several teams and we are in the process of trying to [...]
Original Story: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=8678
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