The Cleveland Cavaliers announced today that they have waived forward Ronald Dupree. Dupree played in four games during the Cavaliers current preseason, averaging 6.5 points and 2.8 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game. The Cavaliers roster now stands at 15.
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NBA instant replays increase
The NBA Board of Governors voted to allow the expanded use of NBA instant replay by game officials, beginning with the 2008-09 season, the league announced today.
It’ll mainly apply to two specific situations. See the NBA instant replay changes here.
I support the use of additional instant replays provided they’re as quick as possible, and necessary in order to make sure the right call was made. The only negative is if exciting, fast-paced action gets stopped so refs can discuss and re-watch what just happened.
Nuggets waive five players
The Denver Nuggets have waived G Mateen Cleaves, F Nick Fazekas, F James Mays, G Smush Parker and F Ruben Patterson, team Vice President of Basketball Operations Mark Warkentien announced today.
Cleaves, 6-2, 188, averaged 3.4 ppg, 2.0 rpg and 2.0 apg in five preseason games (one start). Fazekas, 6-11, 253, appeared in four preseason games posting averages of 2.0 ppg and 2.5 rpg. Mays, 6-9, 230, tallied averages of 4.5 ppg and 3.5 rpg in two preseason games. Parker, 6-4, 190, averaged 5.3 ppg, 3.3 apg and 1.3 rpg in four preseason contests. Patterson, 6-5, 223, appeared in six preseason games posting averages of 7.3 ppg, 1.8 rpg and 1.2 apg.
The Nuggets roster now stands at 14 players.
Mavericks waive Keith McLeod
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have requested waivers on guard Keith McLeod.
McLeod (6-2, 190) signed as a free agent on July 11, 2008 after playing internationally with Montepaschi Siena in 2007-08. He averaged 4.5 points, 0.3 rebounds and 0.3 assists in 14.4 minutes in four Euroleague games. He was sidelined the entire preseason due to a right hamstring strain.
The four-year NBA veteran has played with five different teams (Minnesota, Utah, Indiana, Golden State and Dallas) and has career averages of 5.5 points, 2.7 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 200 games.
The Mavericks roster now stands at 14 players.
Sixers waive Jared Reiner
Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced today that the team has waived Jared Reiner. He appeared in one preseason game for the Sixers, scoring 6 points in five minutes of play. The roster, entering opening night against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Wachovia Center, now stands at 14.
Reiner (6-11, 245) attended the University of Iowa and was not selected in the 2004 NBA Draft but signed as a rookie free-agent with the Chicago Bulls for the 2004-05 season. In two seasons with the Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks, Reiner has played a total of 46 games with four starts, averaging 1.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 8.2 minutes per game. This past summer, Reiner participated in the Sixers entry in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 1.4 points and 2.2 rebounds. Last season, Reiner played abroad in both Spain and Germany.
Bobcats waive Justin Williams
The Charlotte Bobcats today requested waivers on forward Justin Williams. The Bobcats roster now stands at 15 players.
Williams appeared in three preseason games with averages of 0.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocked shots in 4.0 minutes.
The Charlotte Bobcats play their final preseason game tonight against the L.A. Lakers in Anaheim, California. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET and can be seen nationally on TNT.
Spurs waive three players
The San Antonio Spurs announced today that they have waived guard/forward Devin Green, guard Salim Stoudamire and center Darryl Watkins.
Green appeared in four games during the preseason, averaging 7.0 points, 2.8 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.25 steals in 21.8 minutes per game.
Stoudamire played in two preseason games, averaging 5.5 points, 2.5 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 19.0 minutes of action. Green saw action in five preseason games, averaging 3.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 15.0 minutes of action. The Spurs roster now stands at 16.
Bulls waive Powell and Ruffin
The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has waived forward Roger Powell and forward/center Michael Ruffin.
Powell (6-6, 225) appeared in four preseason games with the Bulls and averaged 2.8 ppg and 0.8 rpg in 4.5 mpg. Ruffin (6-8, 248) missed seven preseason games due to a left ankle sprain. Chicago’s preseason roster now stands at 13.
Jazz waive Lyde and Muoneke
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team has requested waivers on forwards Kevin Lyde and Gabe Muoneke.
Lyde appeared in three preseason contests with the Jazz, averaging 5.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 10.3 minutes. Muoneke recorded four preseason games as a Jazzman, registering 1.3 points and 0.8 rebounds in 7.5 minutes a game.
The Jazz roster now stands at 16.
Rockets waive Mike Harris
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has waived forward Mike Harris.
Harris (6-6, 240, Rice) averaged 3.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in three preseason games this year. In his rookie NBA season, Harris averaged 3.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 17 games with the Rockets in 2007-08. The former standout at Rice University was also a third-overall selection in the 2006 D-League Draft by Colorado.