Day: October 27, 2012

Dallas Mavericks sign Chris Douglas-Roberts and Melvin Ely

Chris Douglas-Roberts

The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed forward/center Melvin Ely and forward Chris Douglas-Roberts.

Ely (6-10, 261) was the 12th overall pick in the 2002 NBA Draft.  He has played for five NBA franchises over his eight-year career (L.A. Clippers, Charlotte, San Antonio, New Orleans and Denver) and has career averages of 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game. His most recent NBA experience was in 2010-11 season where he played 30 games for the Nuggets and averaged 2.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game.  In 2012, he played for Brujos de Guayama in Puerto Rico.

Douglas-Roberts (6-7, 210) spent training camp with the Los Angeles Lakers where he averaged 4.0 points in 8.3 minutes in four games.  He was waived on Monday, Oct. 22.  He is a three-year pro and was originally selected by the New Jersey Nets in the second round (40th overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft. In total, he has appeared in 155 NBA games (53 starts) for the Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks and has averages of 7.7 points and 2.2 rebounds in 20.6 minutes. Most recently, the 6-7 forward spent the 2011-12 season playing for Virtus Bologna of the Italian League.

The Mavericks’ roster now stands at 18 players.

OKC Thunder waive Daniel Orton, Andy Rautins, Hollis Thompson

The Oklahoma City Thunder waived center Daniel Orton, guard Andy Rautins and forward Hollis Thompson, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.

Orton appeared in one preseason contest for the Thunder and tallied 13 points and three rebounds in 19 minutes.

Rautins saw action in four exhibition games and recorded averages of 7.0 points and 1.3 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per contest.

Thompson appeared in three preseason games for Oklahoma City and registered averages of 2.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 9.7 minutes.

Oklahoma City’s roster now stands at 15.

Blazers waive Adam Morrison, Coby Karl, Demonte Harper, Justin Holiday, Dallas Lauderdale

Adam Morrison

The Portland Trail Blazers have requested waivers on Demonte Harper, Justin Holiday, Coby Karl, Dallas Lauderdale and Adam Morrison, it was announced today by General Manager Neil Olshey.

Karl averaged 4.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 11.8 minutes in four preseason games.

Morrison posted averages of 3.2 points, 1.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 11.4 minutes in five games.

Harper logged four minutes in three games, Harper played six minutes in two contests and Lauderdale tallied six minutes in three games this preseason.

With today’s transactions, the Trail Blazers roster stands at 15 players entering the regular season.

Bucks waive Mustapha Farrakhan, Eddie Gill, Orien Greene, Alando Tucker

The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on guards Mustapha Farrakhan, Eddie Gill, Orien Greene and forward Alando Tucker, General Manager John Hammond announced today.

Farrakhan (6-4, 175 – Virginia/Bakersfield Jam), Gill (6-0, 190 – Weber State/Townsville Crocodiles) and Greene (6-4, 208 – Louisiana-Lafayette/Los Angeles D-Fenders) each appeared in three preseason games, while Tucker (6-6, 205 – Wisconsin/Texas Legends) played in four preseason contests. All four players signed as free agents on October 1.

The Bucks roster now stands at 15 players.

Toronto Raptors waive Jamaal Magloire

Toronto Raptors waive Jamaal Magloire

The Toronto Raptors announced Saturday they have waived centre Jamaal Magloire.

The 12-year NBA veteran did not see any game action during the preseason. He appeared in 34 games with the Raptors last season, averaging 1.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 11.0 minutes. Magloire is the first Canadian-born player to play for the Raptors.

The roster now stands at 15. The Raptors open the 2012-13 season October 31 versus Indiana at Air Canada Centre (7 p.m. ET, TSN, Sportsnet 590 The FAN).

Deron Williams dealing with ankle issue

Deron Williams dealing with ankle issue

Less than a week before the Nets officially begin the Brooklyn era, point guard Deron Williams, the star who is the cornerstone of the franchise, has been sidelined with an ankle injury that the team admits could be a lingering problem. Williams received an injection in his left ankle on Friday and is expected to miss two days of practice.

“We don’t think it’s anything serious, just a case of tendinitis, so he’ll be out (Saturday) for practice,” Avery Johnson said following Friday’s practice, “but we anticipate having him back Sunday or Monday.”

That would give Williams at least three days of practice to get ready for Thursday’s season opener against the Knicks at the new $1 billion Barclays Center. Williams, who signed a five-year, $98 million contract this offseason, was not available for comment after practice Friday.

— Reported by Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News

Magic exercise third-year option on center Nikola Vucevic

The Orlando Magic have exercised their third-year team option on the contract of center Nikola Vucevic, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today.  Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.  Vucevic is now under contract through the 2013-14 season.

Vucevic (7’0”, 240, 10/24/90) was acquired by Orlando from Philadelphia as part of a four-team, 12-player deal on Aug. 10, 2012.  He played in 51 games (15 starts) during his rookie campaign last season with the Sixers, averaging 5.5 ppg. and 4.8 rpg. in 15.9 minpg.  Vucevic ranked among all NBA rookies in rebounding (t-sixth), blocked shots (t-sixth) and field goal percentage (.450, eighth).  He led (or tied) the Sixers in scoring four times and in rebounding nine times.  Vucevic also played in one playoff outing.

Orlando Magic waive Quentin Richardson, Justin Harper, Chris Johnson

The Orlando Magic have waived forward Justin Harper, forward Chris Johnson and guard-forward Quentin Richardson, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today.  Orlando’s roster now stands at 15 players.

Harper (6’9”, 225, 8/30/89) played in six preseason games, averaging 3.7 ppg. and 2.5 rpg. in 13.8 minpg.  He was originally acquired by Orlando on June 23, 2011 from Cleveland in exchange for two future second round picks.  Harper appeared in 14 games last season during his rookie campaign, averaging 1.4 ppg. in 6.0 minpg.

Johnson (6’6”, 201, 4/29/90) was signed as a free agent by Orlando on October 9.  He appeared in four preseason games, averaging 1.8 ppg. in 8.5 minpg.  Johnson played in 138 career games during four years at the University of Dayton, averaging 10.6 ppg., 6.1 rpg. and 1.1 apg. in 24.9 minpg.

Richardson (6’6”, 228, 4/13/80) played in three preseason outings, averaging 2.3 ppg. and 1.3 rpg. in 8.7 minpg.  He was originally signed as a free agent by Orlando on July 13, 2010 and appeared in 105 regular season games with the Magic (22 starts), averaging 4.4 ppg. and 2.9 rpg. in 17.3 minpg.  A 12-year veteran, Richardson has appeared in 782 career regular season games with the L.A. Clippers, Phoenix, New York, Miami and Orlando, averaging 10.3 ppg., 4.7 rpg. and 1.5 apg. in 26.5 minpg.

Nets waive James Mays and Carleton Scott

The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on forwards James Mays and Carleton Scott, Nets General Manager Billy King announced today. Both players were signed to the training camp roster on September 17.

In 24 minutes over two preseason games, Mays tallied six points and four rebounds. Scott totaled nine points and 10 rebounds with three blocks in 51 minutes over three contests.

The Nets roster currently stands at 15.