One NBA general manager said Friday he expects Davis to be among the next group of free agents to be signed. Others mentioned included Lakers forward Lamar Odom, Spurs forward-center Drew Gooden, and possibly Denver forward Linas Kleiza.

Semih-endorsement

New Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu believes fellow Turkish player Semih Erden will eventually make the Celtics' roster.

The Celtics drafted Erden, who turns 23 July 28, with the 60th pick in 2008. The 6-foot-11-inch, 240-pounder played for Fenerbahce Ulker of the Turkish league last season and is expected to try to make the Celtics in 2010-11. Turkoglu said he speaks to his national team teammate regularly to offer encouragement.

``He's long, he's [nearly] 7-foot,'' said Turkoglu, while playing for the Magic in the NBA Finals. ``I hope he comes. He's young. I wish I could see more Turkish players here representing themself, their family, and the country, too. I know he got drafted by Boston. Hopefully, he'll make the decision when he thinks he's ready and asserts himself.

``I think he has a chance to make this league. There are not a lot of big bodies in this league right now. He's young and he's lucky that he's playing in [a high level in] Europe right now at that age. All he needs to do is come out and see if he is ready or not. That's the only way you can find out because that's what I did when I was 20. I said, `This is my time to see where I'm at and if I'm good enough.' I'm good enough to be here.''

Not done yet

Scot Pollard is still hoping to return to the NBA after missing the 2008-09 season, according to the Lawrence (Kan.) Journal World. The 34-year-old played in only 22 games during the Celtics' 2007-08 championship season because of ankle injuries that required surgery. The newspaper also reported that Pollard is up to 290 pounds, 12 more than his last playing weight. Thanks to weight training, though, he is ``in very good shape, not NBA shape, but I could be quickly.''

``Physically, I feel great,'' he said. ``It's great to wake up every day without knee, ankle problems, like past years. It's the same story. The right offer would entice me. I will not go try out for a team.''

Going camping

Ex-Boston College star Jared Dudley hasn't forgotten New England despite playing in Phoenix now, and being from San Diego. For the second straight year, the Suns forward is hosting a boys' Basketball camp (Grades 4-10), tomorrow through Friday, at Mass Premier Courts in Foxborough . . . Keep an eye on former UMass standout Gary Forbes, who averaged 18.5 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals in his first two Las Vegas Summer League games with the NBA D-League select team.