REPORT: ODOM NOT MISSING

FREE-AGENT FORWARD Lamar Odom is not missing, according to reports.

ESPN, citing a source, reported that Odom is living in a Los Angeles hotel, where friends are trying to get him help for an unspecified drug problem.

Odom's agent Jeff Schwartz, who would not reveal where his client is staying said, "Lamar is not missing. His wife knows exactly where he is."

Odom is married to TV reality star Khloe Kardashian.

On Sunday, TMZ cited sources as saying that Odom had been missing for 72 hours and had been using crack cocaine for at least 2 years.

Last week, TMZ reported that Kardashian had thrown Odom out of the house after he refused to take part in a drug intervention.

According to TMZ, the 33-year-old Odom went to rehad last year by left after 3 weeks.

Odom spent last season with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been pursued in free agency this summer by the Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers.

"Playing in the NBA is still very much a part of Lamar's plans," Schwartz said yesterday.

* Forward Tracy McGrady announced his retirement from the NBA, ending a 16-year career that included two scoring titles and seven All-Star appearances.

"Thank all of you who have supported me over 16 NBA seasons, 7 All-Stars, and countless exciting moments," McGrady tweeted. "Retiring from NBA. Stay tuned."

McGrady didn't rule out continuing his career overseas, perhaps in China where he played last season.

"Officially retired from the NBA," he said on ESPN. "Door's still open."

McGrady, who never won an NBA title, was drafted by Toronto out of high school in 1997. He played for the Raptors, Magic, Rockets, Knicks, Pistons and Hawks.

* The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to sign forward Antawn Jamison to a 1-year deal worth the veteran's minimum.

Jamison played for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, averaging 9.4 points and 4.8 rebounds. He has been unabashed in his desire to play for a championship contender in the final years of a 15-year career in which he has averaged 18.8 points and 7.6 rebounds.

The 37-year-old Jamison likely will surpass 20,000 career points early next season.

Jamison played through torn wrist ligaments for much of the second half of last season with the Lakers. He underwent surgery and expects to be 100 percent at the start of the season.

* Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Tristan Thompson will lead Canada's men's basketball team at the upcoming FIBA Americas Championship.

Thompson is one of four NBA players on the team, which also includes Miami center Joel Anthony, San Antonio point guard Cory Joseph and Orlando forward Andrew Nicholson. It's the first time Canada has had four NBA regulars on its team in a FIBA competition.

The FIBA Americas Championship is a qualifying tournament for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. Canada's first game is Friday against Jamaica in Caracas, Venezuela.