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Report: Andray Blatche signs three-year deal in China

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Philippines’ forward Ranidel de Ocampo (R) is helped by Philippines’ centre Andray Blatche (C) during the 2014 FIBA World basketball championships group B match Philippines vs Puerto Rico at the Palacio Municipal de Deportes in Sevilla on September 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ CRISTINA QUICLER (Photo credit should read CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP/Getty Images)

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Andray Blatche signed to play in China this season, and a few NBA teams – the Heat, Nets and Grizzlies – were reportedly interested in signing him once he finished overseas.

They’ll have to wait longer.

A lot longer.

David Pick of Eurobasket.com:

This could end Blatche’s NBA career. He’ll be 31 when the contract expires, and teams might not rush to sign him past his prime.

But – after averaging 31 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and three steals per game this season – he should remain a star in the Chinese Basketball Association. Plus, that’s a nice salary.

If he’s happy with the lifestyle there, this seems like a good move for him all-around.