Bobcats waive Dampier

[Shock Phantom 263]

Unable to swing a trade, the Charlotte Bobcats waived center Erick Dampier on Tuesday, voiding one of the NBA's most unique contracts and avoiding the dreaded luxury tax.

 

Dampier was in the last year of a seven-year, $73 million deal, but the $13 million for this season wasn't guaranteed because he failed to meet playing time requirements.

 

Once he clears waivers, the 35-year-old Dampier will be free to sign for any team for any salary. Miami, looking for help in the middle to round out its superstar lineup, could be a possibility.

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5572694

 

Does he sign with the Heat for a chance at a ring, or does he go for one last big pay day with a mediocre team?

[Svanxx 30]

http://sports.espn.g...tory?id=5572694

 

Does he sign with the Heat for a chance at a ring, or does he go for one last big pay day with a mediocre team?

 

If he's going for cheap, we need to look at picking him up. He'd be a perfect backup to Dwight in case we have to trade Gortat.

[Shock Phantom 263]

How many roster spots do we have open? 1? It may come down to who we want more, Robinson or Dampier, but I don't see him signing with us when he could sign with the Heat for the same amount.

[Ryan the Magic Fan 253]

I hope he lands with the Heat. Another old ass center Dwight can, has, and will run circles around again.

[VCplusD12 91]

Pass.

[NickAnderson 14]

He would be a decent backup but we could only offer him the vet min (if i'm correct). The same Miami can offer him, so yea if he takes the min anywhere its Miami.