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The Phoenix Suns have signed center Earl Barron to fill the void created by Robin Lopez's knee injury. Barron has played parts of four seasons with New York and Miami. The 7-footer appeared in seven games for the Knicks last season, averaging 11.7 points and 11 rebounds. Lopez is expected ...

Lawal has withdrawn from the 2009 NBA draft and will return for his junior season in Georgia Tech. Lawal, a 6-foot-9 forward, averaged 15.1 points and 9.5 rebounds. He ranked second in the Atlantic Coast Conference in rebounds and led the league in double-doubles. Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt says Lawal should ...