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 Mar 23 2006, 05:59 PM
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from espn
Raptors waive Antonio DavisAssociated Press TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors waived Antonio Davis on Thursday, effectively ending a season in which the center was suspended for five games for climbing into the stands after his wife got into a confrontation with a fan in Chicago. Davis missed the past 12 games after injuring his back in the third quarter of a game against Miami on Feb. 27. He was acquired in a trade with New York on Feb. 3, shortly after serving his suspension. He appeared in eight games with Toronto averaging 4.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 23.9 minutes. "After receiving a second opinion on Antonio's lingering back problems, it is very unlikely that he would return to competitive action this season with the Raptors," said Bryan Colangelo, the team's president and general manager. "After lengthy discussions with Antonio regarding his physical condition and his general sense of disappointment over his personally difficult year, we have concluded that it's in the best interest of both the organization and Antonio Davis to simply release him at this late point of the season." When Toronto acquired him he took a few extra days to report, but said he would honor his contract. The trade came a day after Davis' wife, Kendra, was charged with misdemeanor battery for allegedly throwing a cup of coffee at a woman during a traffic dispute last fall. Davis, who had previously played with the Raptors from 1999-2004, is the franchise's all-time leading rebounder with 2,839. The 38-year-old said he was contemplating retirement after a trade from Chicago to New York before the season. Davis is the president of the NBA players' association. He is in the last year of contract that pays him almost $14 million this season. |
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Mar 23 2006, 06:00 PM
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Superstar Group: Administrator Posts: 3,736 Joined: 12-March 06 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 12 |
I love AD and would be ecstatic to have him back on the Bulls. His leadership is something this team needs.
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Mar 23 2006, 09:23 PM
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All-Star Group: Administrator Posts: 2,568 Joined: 13-March 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 21 |
Call him quick. This might be the break the Bulls needed. Screw Luke, get me AD.
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Mar 23 2006, 10:12 PM
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A playoff team will pick up AD. I also think it might be hard for him to come back here after the fiasco with his wife.
I'd love to see the Bulls sign Luke for the rest of the season. He's a great guy, a great teammate, and he's fun to watch. Now, if only they can sign Will Bynum to a 10-day contract if Golden St. doesn't keep him after the current 10-day deal he has. |
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Mar 23 2006, 10:18 PM
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He wouldn't be eligible to be on the playoff roster if we made it, just FYI
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Mar 24 2006, 12:07 AM
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QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Mar 23 2006, 03:53 PM) I love AD and would be ecstatic to have him back on the Bulls. His leadership is something this team needs. Thats for sure. I fear its too late. I wish we would have moved TT for him during the trade deadline. I wonder if the Bulls would pick him up this late. I realize we are pretty much out of it, but he should still be very familiar with the system and I think he'd be happy to come back home. |
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Mar 24 2006, 12:08 AM
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QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 23 2006, 08:05 PM) A playoff team will pick up AD. I also think it might be hard for him to come back here after the fiasco with his wife. I'd love to see the Bulls sign Luke for the rest of the season. He's a great guy, a great teammate, and he's fun to watch. Now, if only they can sign Will Bynum to a 10-day contract if Golden St. doesn't keep him after the current 10-day deal he has. I don't understand why some people knock Luke so much. He's young, but he's actually pretty smart and he's a good passer with some nice touch and he has size (something you can't teach). He's got to improve his footwork on man coverage, but overall I have been quite pleased. |
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Mar 24 2006, 12:08 AM
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id be happy to sign him in the off-season for as low as we can but no point this season...
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Mar 24 2006, 01:38 PM
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Why the Luke bashing? He was called up and put on a ten day contract? Who did you expect Kevin McHale? He has done a good job and provides size. I really like his hustle and effort. Too bad Tyson Chandler doesn't have his heart or basketball IQ...
I wouldn't mind if we signed Luke to the 15th roster spot for next season either. |
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Mar 24 2006, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE (The Dude Abides @ Mar 24 2006, 01:31 PM) Why the Luke bashing? He was called up and put on a ten day contract? Who did you expect Kevin McHale? He has done a good job and provides size. I really like his hustle and effort. Too bad Tyson Chandler doesn't have his heart or basketball IQ... I wouldn't mind if we signed Luke to the 15th roster spot for next season either. not really bashing him... I would just rather have AD back on the roster. |
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Mar 24 2006, 01:56 PM
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All-Star Group: Administrator Posts: 2,568 Joined: 13-March 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 21 |
QUOTE (The Dude Abides @ Mar 24 2006, 01:31 PM) Why the Luke bashing? He was called up and put on a ten day contract? Who did you expect Kevin McHale? He has done a good job and provides size. I really like his hustle and effort. Too bad Tyson Chandler doesn't have his heart or basketball IQ... I wouldn't mind if we signed Luke to the 15th roster spot for next season either. Tyson Chandler doesn't have heart? Wow. |
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Mar 24 2006, 01:58 PM
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Superstar Group: Administrator Posts: 3,736 Joined: 12-March 06 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 12 |
QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 24 2006, 01:49 PM) Tyson Chandler doesn't have heart? Wow. As frustrated as I am about Tyson's development, I would never say that he has no heart. If anything, he has the most heart on the Bulls. His emotion shows all the time. He hustles and puts 10000% percent into everything he does on the court. |
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Mar 24 2006, 04:34 PM
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QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Mar 24 2006, 01:51 PM) As frustrated as I am about Tyson's development, I would never say that he has no heart. If anything, he has the most heart on the Bulls. His emotion shows all the time. He hustles and puts 10000% percent into everything he does on the court. I just think his results would be better if his heart was fully in it...It seemed like last year he improved...maybe he just wanted to get paid...But you have to admit, he is not a very smart player at all. In fact, I would say he still doesn't mentally understand how to play in the nba. |
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Mar 24 2006, 06:09 PM
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All-Star Group: Administrator Posts: 2,568 Joined: 13-March 06 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 21 |
QUOTE (The Dude Abides @ Mar 24 2006, 04:27 PM) I just think his results would be better if his heart was fully in it...It seemed like last year he improved...maybe he just wanted to get paid...But you have to admit, he is not a very smart player at all. In fact, I would say he still doesn't mentally understand how to play in the nba. You don't suddently get dumber from one year to next... Tyson is really missing the scoring presence of Eddy which let him roam a lot more freely. He doesn't have that luxury this year. It has nothing to do with his basketball IQ, it has everything to do with getting guarded by an NBA center every night. |
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Mar 24 2006, 06:34 PM
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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 24 2006, 01:49 PM) Tyson Chandler doesn't have heart? Wow. no you got it mixed up, Eddie Curry is the one with the heart problems 
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