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The elusive JCN

 
Funny, I spent day after day last summer updating the status of the "Elusive One" otherwise known as Juan Carlos Navarro. The Wizards eventually traded Navarro's NBA rights to the Grizzlies for a conditional future draft pick. Navarro was able to get out of his contract with Barcelona and was thrilled at the prospect of teaming up with fellow Spainard Pau Gasol. One problem: the Grizz stunk and Gasol got traded to (or stolen...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. (link)

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