Anderson asked to Hawks camp - San Antonio Express (blog)

Posted on August 28, 2012 at 11:06 am by Jeff McDonald in James Anderson, Spurs

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SPORTS James Anderson moves to the hoop against Patrick Beverley in the second half as the San Antonio Spurs play the Miami Heat at the AT&T Center on Oct. 9, 2010 Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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James Anderson gets undercut on his way to the hoop as the San Antonio Spurs play the Miami Heat at the AT&T Center on Oct. 9, 2010 Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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San Antonio Spurs first round draft pick James Anderson was introduced at the Spurs practice facilities on June 29, 2010. Anderson, who was last years Big 12 player of the year, was the 20th overall selection in the 2010 NBA draft. Photo by Ivan Pierre Aguirre (EXPRESS-NEWS FILE PHOTO)

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Spurs' Gary Neal (left) and Spurs' James Anderson walk to the court against the Kings during second half action Friday March 11, 2011 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 108-103. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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SPORTS James Anderson gets ready to shoot at the free throw line as the San Antonio Spurs play the Miami Heat at the AT&T Center on Oct. 9, 2010 Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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FOR SPORTS - Spurs' James Anderson drives around Thunder's Daequan Cook during second half action Monday Oct. 18, 2010 at the AT&T Center. The Thunder won 111-102. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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Spurs' James Anderson (25) reacts after committing a foul against Houston Rockets' Chase Budinger (10) in a preseason game in the first half at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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Spurs' James Anderson shoots over Houston Rockets' Courtney Lee (05) in a preseason game in the first half at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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James Anderson of the San Antonio Spurs scores against the Indiana Pacers during second-half NBA action in the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010. Anderson was the Spurs' first-round draft choice. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net

Indiana Pacers vs. San Antonio Spurs (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon, right, dunks over San Antonio Spurs guard James Anderson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 97-88. (AP Photo/ Bret Hartman) (AP)

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San Antonio Spurs guard James Anderson, left, drives past Charlotte Bobcats center Nazr Mohammed in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) (AP)

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Spurs' James Anderson (25) shoots against New Jersey Nets' Anthony Morrow (22) and Deron Williams (right) in the first half at the AT&T Center on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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Spurs' James Anderson shoots between Grizzlies' O.J. Mayo (left) and Grizzlies' Darrell Arthur during first half action Sunday Feb 27, 2011 at the AT&T Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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Spurs' James Anderson talks with Head Coach Gregg Popovich during first half action against the Grizzlies Sunday Feb 27, 2011 at the AT&T Center. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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FOR SPORTS - Lakers' Kobe Bryant looks for room around Spurs' James Anderson during second half action Sunday March 6, 2011 at the AT&T Center. The Lakers won 99-83. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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Spurs' James Anderson shoots around Kings' DeMarcus Cousins during second half action Friday March 11, 2011 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 108-103. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/eaornelas@express-news.net) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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SPURS -- San Antonio Spurs James Anderson drives to the goal under pressure from Phoenix Suns Garret Siler, left, and Vince Carter during the second half at the AT&T Center, Sunday, April 3, 2011. The Spurs won 114-97. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net (San Antonio Express-News)

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SPURS -- San Antonio Spurs James Anderson drives through Phoenix Suns Marcin Gortat, left, and Channing Frye during the second half at the AT&T Center, Sunday, April 3, 2011. The Spurs won 114-97. JERRY LARA/glara@express-news.net (San Antonio Express-News)

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Spurs player James Anderson (right) kids around with Jaylen Sanchez during a game of billiards at the East Side Branch Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Anderson was joined by teammates Danny Green and Da'Sean Butler. The trio met and played games with the kids during their visit. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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Spurs player James Anderson hangs out with kids at the East Side Branch Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Anderson was joined by teammates Danny Green and Da'Sean Butler. The trio met and played games with the kids during their visit. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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James Anderson competes in a Impact basketball game Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Isaac Brekken for the Express-News) (SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS)

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James Anderson warms up prior to an Impact basketball game Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Isaac Brekken for the Express-News) (SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS)

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San Antonio Spurs shooting guard James Anderson (25) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) during the first half of a pre-season NBA basketball game at Toyota Center Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Houston. The Rockets beat the Spurs 101-87. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) (Chronicle)

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James Anderson (45) of the Spurs shoots a left-handed layup against Memphis during NBA action at the AT&T Center on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. BILLY CALZADA / gcalzada@express-news.net

Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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James Anderson pulls up for a shot against Mo Williams as San Antonio plays the Los Angeles Clippers at the AT&T Center on December 28, 2011 Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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James Anderson looks back after drawing a foul in the second half as San Antonio plays the Los Angeles Clippers at the AT&T Center on December 28, 2011 Tom Reel/Staff (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

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Spurs' James Anderson (25) goes up for a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Tolliver (44) at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012. Kin Man Hui/Express-News. (San Antonio Express-News)

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SPORTS James Anderson moves inside of Al-Farouq Aminu as the San Antonio Spurs play the New Orleans Hornets at the AT&T Center on April 6, 2012. Tom Reel/ San Antonio Express-News (San Antonio Express-News)

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Spurs' James Anderson (25) attempts a shot over Los Angeles Lakers' Ramon Sessions (07) in the second half at the AT&T Center on Wednesday, Apr. 11, 2012. Spurs lose to the Lakers, 84-98. Kin Man Hui/Express-News. (San Antonio Express-News)

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San Antonio Spurs' James Anderson (25) lays up a shot against Golden State Warriors' Chris Wright during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 26, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) (AP)

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FOR SPORTS - San Antonio Spurs James Anderson hangs on the rim after a dunk against the Utah Jazz during second half action of Game 2 of the Western Conference first round Wednesday May 2, 2012 at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 114-83. (PHOTO BY EDWARD A. ORNELAS/SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS) (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS)

The Atlanta Hawks have extended a training camp invitation to former Spurs swingman James Anderson.

According to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Anderson’s best hope is to impress  Hawks brass â€" including new general manager Danny Ferry â€" enough during camp to land a make-good deal for the season.

Anderson, 23, was limited by injury, lockout and an overall lack of opportunity in two seasons since the Spurs made him the 20th pick in the 2010 draft out of Oklahoma State. At the time, he was the Spurs’ highest-drafted rookie since Tim Duncan went first overall in 1997.

Rendered redundant on the roster after the emergence of third-year guard Danny Green, Anderson became a free agent in July, as the Spurs declined to pick up his third-year contract option.

The former Big 12 Player of the Year, Anderson saw his tenure with the Spurs cursed almost from the beginning. A hamstring injury kept him out of summer league in 2010, and a stress fracture in his right foot limited him to just 51 games as a rookie.

Anderson appeared in 26 games during a lockout-shortened sophomore campaign and shot a woeful 27.9 percent from 3-point range.

The Atlanta Hawks have extended a training camp invitation to former Spurs swingman James Anderson. According to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Anderson’s best hope is to impress  Hawks brass â€" including new general manager Danny Ferry â€" enough during camp to land a make-good deal for the season. Anderson, 23, was limited by injury, lockout and an [...]