SH Blog: Greg Oden to sign soon? Pau Gasol starts in Lakers loss; Birdman, with Heat, speaks in 3rd person

Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel writes: “Returning to practice Sunday at AmericanAirlines Arena for the first time since their rebounding issues again were exposed on their just-completed six-game trip, the Heat shook up their power rotation by signing veteran center Chris Andersen and re-signing rookie power forward Jarvis Varnado. Because of the moves, center Josh Harrellson was not retained after his 10-day contract expired. Also, the Heat announced that center Dexter Pittman again has been recalled from the NBA Development League. The focus Sunday, though, was on Andersen. ‘It’s a great fit for me,’ Andersen said of being called in to provide rebounding and defense. ‘It’s what I do.’ Andersen, known for his colorful tattoos, Mohawk haircut and headband summed up his personality after Sunday’s workout. ‘Let’s say I’m a colorful guy,’ he said. He added, ‘I’m a good-old country boy that likes to get the job done.’ Asked what he would bring to the Heat, he said, ‘The usual that a Birdman does and what Birdman brings.’ “

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