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Ex-Michigan basketball players Darius Morris, Manny Harris, Courtney Sims to play in NBA Summer League

Former Michigan basketball player Courtney Sims will join ex-Wolverines Darius Morris and Manny Harris in the 2012 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

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According to a report from the Big Ten Network, former Michigan players Darius Morris, Manny Harris and Courtney Sims will all participate in the Las Vegas event, which runs from July 13-22.

Ex-Michigan basketball guard Darius Morris re-signs with the Lakers, Cavaliers waive Manny Harris

Former Michigan basketball star Darius Morris re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

The Los Angeles Lakers offered former Wolverine Darius Morris a qualifying offer over the weekend, and per Yahoo! Sports' Marc J. Spears, Morris has accepted -- signing a one-year deal to remain with the team for next season.

Former Wolverine Manny Harris, meanwhile, was officially released by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday -- ending a two-year stint with the club.

Ex-Michigan guard Manny Harris signed by the Cavaliers for the rest of the season

Manny Harris is back in business, for the rest of the season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Saturday that Harris, a former Michigan basketball guard, has been signed for the remainder of the current NBA season.

Harris, who had been starring for Canton in the NBA Development League, signed a pair of 10-day contracts with the Cavs before being brought back full-time.

updated: Former Michigan player Manny Harris back with Cleveland Cavaliers on a 10-day contract

This story was updated at 1:03 p.m.

Former Michigan basketball player Manny Harris is back in the NBA. For a few days, at least.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed the 6-foot-5 guard to a 10-day contract, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland Cavaliers waive ex-Michigan guard Manny Harris

Former Michigan basketball standout Manny Harris is looking for a new home.

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced a pair of roster cuts Thursday, and the former Wolverine standout was one of the casualties.

By cutting Harris and fellow guard Kenny Hayes, the Cavaliers trimmed their roster to the NBA maximum of 15 players. Harris has had a foot injury and did not participate in training camp or any preseason games.

Former Michigan athletes deal with NFL, NBA lockouts

Former Michigan basketball player Manny Harris said that, despite the lockout in the NBA, he’s not planning on playing overseas. The same can’t be said of his former Wolverines teammate DeShawn Sims.

After being named the NBA Development League Rookie of the Year last year with the Maine Red Claws, Sims is trying out for teams in Europe, according to Harris.

“He’s basically preparing to go overseas, so he’s got some teams he’s trying out for,” Sims said. “He’s like a brother to me, we talk almost every day.”

Former Michigan basketball star Jalen Rose raises $75,000 at Barton Hills golf event

Former Michigan basketball player Jalen Rose high fives his teammate, Ron Ruks of Birmingham, after Ruks sank a putt during the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy golf outing at the Barton Hills Country Club on Monday.

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Jalen Rose said he is trying to “break the mold” of what is expected from a public school — particularly a Detroit public school.

He got a good start Monday, when the first fundraiser for the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy -- his tuition-free charter school set to open in September on Detroit’s Northwest Side -- raised $75,000 during a celebrity-laden golf outing at Barton Hills Country Club.

The pro adventure: Where and how Michigan basketball players fared in the pros this year

At least 16 former Michigan basketball players played some sort of professional basketball in 2010-11, ranging from the NBA to leagues in China, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

While no one bounced around quite like Courtney Sims did last year -- this year he played on two teams and had some more stability -- there was some movement and some former Wolverines competing for league titles.

So, where are they?

Former Michigan star Manny Harris is feeling at home in the NBA and Cleveland

Former Michigan standout Manny Harris takes in last Thursday's game between the Wolverines and Bryant at Crisler Arena.

Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com

Manny Harris isn’t a guy who relishes moments all that much. Usually, he’ll take a game, or an accomplishment, for what it's worth and move on to the next thing.

So it isn’t a surprise when Harris views playing in the NBA as just “another level of basketball.”

Still, there are moments when the Cleveland Cavaliers rookie says the NBA has been eye-opening.

He guarded Derrick Rose and logged a career-high 21 minutes when Cleveland played against Chicago. And he had a front row seat for LeBron James' much-anticipated return to Cleveland.

“This is my first year playing in the NBA. I’d think NBA arenas were like that every game but, of course, that was something crazy,” Harris said from his seat in the front row of Crisler Arena before Michigan played Bryant last Thursday. “I was a witness to that and I saw it. But it was crazy.

“The atmosphere was crazy.”

In many ways, James' departure from Cleveland created an ideal situation for Harris.

The Cavaliers are a team searching for an identity after James left town. There are minutes available on a young team with a new head coach in Byron Scott. And Cleveland is close enough to his hometown of Detroit that he can visit family and friends on the rare occasions he can slip home.

Former Michigan guard Manny Harris starts his NBA career Wednesday with the Cleveland Cavaliers

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Byron Scott pulled Manny Harris aside after a practice last week. The Cleveland Cavaliers head coach had seen enough of the undrafted rookie from Michigan to deliver the news.

There wasn’t an official meeting, but the message was clear. Manny Harris, you made the team.

“It felt good but, at the same time, I know it’s one step in what I’m trying to do,” Harris said. “I would never get complacent or settle for just making it. It feels good, but I still know that there’s a lot more I want to do here to be a better player.”

After calling his mother, Merrick Harris-Carter, he went right back to doing what he did to make the NBA team in the first place. He worked.

Former Michigan guard Manny Harris says he'll play for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Manny Harris is a Cleveland Cavalier.

The former Michigan basketball guard posted on Twitter early this afternoon that new Cavs coach Byron Scott told the guard he made the season-opening roster.

“Was just told by coach Scott that I made the team,” Harris tweeted. “Thanks for all y’all support.”

Cavs.com: Former Michigan guard Manny Harris talks about college days and working to stick in the NBA

Former Michigan basketball guard Manny Harris talks on video with Cavs.com about playing for Michigan coach John Beilein, his strongest memory of playing against Ohio State (it's Evan Turner's last-second shot) and what it means to try and make it with the Cleveland Cavaliers as an undrafted free agent.

Agent expects former Michigan basketball guard Manny Harris to be in Cleveland Cavaliers camp

While close friend and former Michigan basketball teammate DeShawn Sims is headed overseas to play basketball, it appears former Michigan guard Manny Harris is going to make a run at playing in the United States.

Harris' agent, Henry Thomas, said in an e-mail Tuesday morning, "I expect Manny to be in the Cleveland Cavaliers camp."

Former Michigan basketball star DeShawn Sims signs free agent deal with Celtics

An opportunity for an opportunist.

DeShawn Sims

Neither Sims nor small forward Manny Harris were selected in Thursday's NBA Draft. Harris was ESPN analyst Chad Ford's top remaining prospect following 60 picks had been made just before midnight Thursday.

Sims did not return phone or text messages seeking comment Friday night.

Sims averaged 16.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game during his senior season at Michigan. The 6-8, 235-pound forward hadn't drawn as much draft attention as Harris prior to Thursday's draft despite making a strong showing at the Portsmouth Invitational earlier this summer.

The Celtics selected former Texas guard Avery Bradley and Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody with their two draft picks Thursday.

Jeff Arnold covers sports for AnnArbor.com and can be reached at (734) 623-2554 or by email at jeffarnold@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @jeffreyparnold.

Associated Press: Michigan basketball's Manny Harris, DeShawn Sims are free agents

Michigan star Manny Harris skipped his senior season to chase his dream of playing in the NBA.

He'll have to do it as an undrafted player after getting snubbed Thursday night.

Former Michigan basketball star Manny Harris intent on proving doubters wrong en route to NBA

The chip on Manny Harris' shoulder remains firmly attached.

The former Michigan small forward is aware of the doubters that insist he should have remained in school for his senior year rather than venture into the uncertain waters of the NBA Draft.

Earlier this week, Harris' draft night plans remained up in the air, which seems appropriate seeing how Harris will go into tonight's draft in New York (7 p.m., ESPN) wondering whether he'll hear his name or if his move into professional basketball will continue as a free agent.

Either way, he's ready to make his way.

Project Spurs: Manny Harris works out with San Antonio Spurs

As the NBA draft approaches later this month, former Michigan guard Manny Harris continues to bounce around the country trying to impress scouts.

Recently, he ended up in San Antonio for a workout with the Spurs.

Former Michigan guard Manny Harris heads to Chicago for the NBA combine

Michigan junior Manny Harris signs a basketball during an autograph session before the basketball banquet at the Four Points Sheraton on Monday night.

Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com

When Manny Harris declared for the NBA Draft a little less than two months ago, he moved his home base to Las Vegas, where he has been training at Impact Basketball with approximately 20 other NBA prospects. 

The next step in his draft preparations begins Thursday. Harris will leave Vegas for Chicago and the NBA combine.

“I’m just looking at it as an opportunity to get better and show people my skills,” Harris said. “So coming out of there knowing I gave my best and displayed my skills I know I’m capable of displaying."

detroit free press: Manny Harris has no doubts he made right decision in declaring for NBA draft

Manny Harris announced his decision to leave U-M early in order to enter his name into the NBA draft during a press conference at the Junge Family Champions Center on U-M's campus on March 29, 2010.

Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com

Manny Harris had his first pre-NBA draft workout Friday, showcasing his skills for the Houston Rockets. Harris told the Detroit Free Press that it was "a good experience for not knowing what to expect."

Manny Harris and DeShawn Sims share Michigan's Most Valuable Player award

A year ago, Manny Harris was named Michigan’s Most Valuable Player. In a show of kindness and brotherhood, he then shared the award with his best friend and teammate, DeShawn Sims.

On Monday, in the final Michigan awards banquet for both of them, Sims returned the favor, winning the Most Valuable Player Award and then sharing it with Harris.

In many ways, it was fitting. Sims and Harris have seemingly been joined together as one since Sims arrived four years ago and then Harris followed him a year later.