April 2012 Basketball Wiretap

Cavaliers Claim Jon Leuer Off Waivers From Rockets

Jul 21, 2012 12:24 AM

The Cavaliers have claimed forward Jon Leuer off waivers from the Rockets, Cavaliers GM Chris Grant announced today Friday. 

Leuer, 23, averaged 4.7 points on .508 shooting and 2.6 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game in 46 games (12 starts) during his rookie season in 2011-12.  In his 12 starts, the 6-foot-10, 228-pound forward averaged 7.7 points on .560 shooting and 3.3 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game.

“Jon is a young, athletic, hard-working post player. He will add depth and also bring a perimeter shooting element to our big positions,” said GM Chris Grant. “We’re happy to add Jon to our team and looking forward to his continued growth and development as a Cavalier.”

 

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Tags: Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Waiver

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Clippers Use Amnesty On Ryan Gomes

Jul 18, 2012 12:41 AM

The Clippers have used their amnesty clause on Ryan Gomes.

Gomes will go on the amnesty waiver.

Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

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Nuggets Amnesty Andersen To Sign Anthony Randolph

Jul 17, 2012 11:22 PM

The Nuggets have amnestied Chris Andersen.

Denver needed to clear Andersen from their cap in order to sign Anthony Randolph.

Randolph will sign a three-year, $6 million contract with Denver.

Benjamin Hochman/Denver Post (via Twitter)

Tags: Anthony Randolph, Chris Andersen, Denver Nuggets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Wizards Decide To Amnesty Andray Blatche

Jul 17, 2012 4:36 PM

The Wizards have decided to use their amnesty provision on Andray Blatche.

Blatche has $23 million remaining on his contract.

"Andray did not figure into our future plans, and using the amnesty provision is a mutually beneficial opportunity for us to part ways," said Ernie Grunfeld. “We will be able to continue to develop our core group of young players, blend in the solid veterans we have acquired and maintain financial flexibility while Andray will be able to get a fresh start with another team. We wish him the best moving forward."

Michael Lee/Washington Post (via Twitter)

Tags: Andray Blatche, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Suns Bid $13.5M Over Three Seasons To Acquire Scola

Jul 16, 2012 5:46 PM

The Suns placed a winning amnesty bid for Luis Scola at three-years, $13.5 million.

Houston used their amnesty clause on Scola last week.

Sam Amick/SI.com (via Twitter)

Tags: Luis Scola, Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Hassan Whiteside Waived By Kings

Jul 16, 2012 5:42 PM

Hassan Whiteside has been waived by the Kings.

Sacramento drafted Whiteside in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft.

Whiteside was waived before the option for 12-13 was picked up.

Sam Amick/SI.com (via Twitter)

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Hawks Waive Jordan Farmar

Jul 16, 2012 4:22 PM

The Atlanta Hawks today requested waivers on guard Jordan Farmar.

Farmar has signed a three-year deal with Anadolu Efes of Turkey.

Farmar was acquired from Brooklyn on July 11, along with Anthony Morrow, DeShawn Stevenson, Johan Petro, Jordan Williams, a first- and second-round pick, and other draft considerations, in exchange for Joe Johnson.

RealGM Staff Report

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Sixers Waive Darryl Watkins

Jul 16, 2012 11:44 AM

The Philadelphia 76ers have waived center Darryl Watkins. He was acquired by the Sixers in a three-team trade last Wednesday.

The Sixers obtained Watkins from New Orleans and forward Dorell Wright from Golden State while sending the rights to Edin Bavcic to the Hornets, who also traded Jarrett Jack to the Warriors.

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Josh Childress Placed On Amnesty Waivers By Suns

Jul 15, 2012 5:41 PM

The Suns have used their amnesty clause on Josh Childress.

Phoenix placed a successful bid on amnesty waivers for Luis Scola and are believed to be creating additional cap space to sign O.J. Mayo.

Childress signed a five-year, $33.5 million with the Suns in 2010.

Brian Windhorst/ESPN (via Twitter)

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Suns Awarded Luis Scola On Amnesty Waivers

Jul 15, 2012 5:35 PM

The Suns have been awarded Luis Scola on the amnesty waivers.

Houston used their amnesty clause on Scola this week.

David Aldridge/NBA.com (via Twitter)

Tags: Luis Scola, Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Wolves Waive Martell Webster

Jon Krawczynski/AP

Mavericks To Bid On Luis Scola

Brad Townsend/Dallas Morning News

Darko Milicic Goes Unclaimed On Amnesty Waivers

Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

Bobcats Claim Brendan Haywood Off Waivers

Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

Rockets To Amnesty Luis Scola

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Mavericks Use Amnesty Clause On Haywood

Marc Stein/ESPN

Blazers Complete Buyout Of Shawne Williams

Sam Amick/SI.com (via Twitter)

Elton Brand To Be Amnestied By 76ers

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)