作者viking0518 (知命用命不认命)
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标题[新闻]Smith released
时间Mon Mar 2 17:10:30 2009
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作者: viking0518 (知命用命不认命) 看板: NBA
标题: [新闻]Smith released
时间: Mon Mar 2 17:08:25 2009
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Thunder agree to release veteran forward Smith
Buzz Up Send
Sun Mar 1, 11:14 pm ETOKLAHOMA CITY –
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to release veteran forward Joe Smith on
Sunday, setting the stage for him to sign with a playoff contender like the
Cleveland Cavaliers.
Smith, who was acquired from Cleveland in an August trade, had been relegated
to the bench in Oklahoma City but could be a valuable asset for a team making
a playoff push. Rumors have circulated that the Cavaliers would be interested
in Smith, particularly after they lost Ben Wallace to a broken leg.
Smith averaged 8.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in 27 games down the stretch with
Cleveland last year. He was averaging 6.6 points and 4.5 rebounds this season
with the Thunder, but hadn't played the last eight games.
"This allows us the roster flexibility to look to add pieces. I feel like
having Malik (Rose), Chucky (Atkins) and Desmond (Mason) continues to give us
a veteran presence," Thunder general manager Sam Presti told The Associated
Press. "Right now, a lot of the minutes in our frontcourt are being used up
by some of our young guys."
Smith was included in the Thunder's trade to New Orleans for center Tyson
Chandler that fell apart when Chandler failed his physical. Soon after,
reports surfaced that Smith might instead seek a buyout so he could pursue a
contract with a contender like Cleveland, the Boston Celtics or the San Antonio
Spurs.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 1995 draft, Smith had repeatedly denied that he
was seeking a buyout.
With him seldom getting onto the court in Oklahoma City and his contract
running out at the end of the season, the Thunder had little reason to
prevent him from seeking other options.
Smith was a regular in Oklahoma City's rotation at the beginning of the season,
but he was sidelined by a leg injury about the time the Thunder signed center
Nenad Krstic in December. He hasn't been playing nearly as much since then.
Smith, who's averaged 11.7 points and 6.8 rebounds with nine NBA teams, could
clear waivers as early as Wednesday.
"This was something that was brought to us by Joe and his representatives,"
Presti said. "We were able to reach an agreement that will allow him to
pursue another opportunity."
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1F:推 rayensighner:难抢阿.... 03/02 18:21
2F:推 TT123 :没意义~~抢了也不能打季後赛...除非今天签下来,但要 03/02 21:41
3F:→ TT123 :吃下他的合约...应该没有一支球队愿意 03/02 21:41
4F:→ TT123 :等到星期三才知道... 03/02 21:42
5F:→ TT123 :其实签了Mikki Moore就代表放掉Joe Smith 03/02 21:42
6F:推 xhole :还有gooden...不过要waive谁呢.... 03/02 22:20
7F:推 shivaeye :还是KG早点回来比较实在 03/02 22:35
8F:推 shdai :waive Gabe 03/02 22:59