April 2015 Basketball Wiretap

76ers Claim Thomas Robinson On Waivers

Feb 24, 2015 4:56 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers have placed a waiver claim on Thomas Robinson.

Robinson was prepared to sign with the Brooklyn Nets if he cleared waivers.

The Denver Nuggets released Robinson this week.

Claiming Robinson allows the 76ers to exceed the salary cap floor.

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Shawne Williams Waived By Pelicans

Feb 22, 2015 2:19 PM

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived forward Shawne Williams.

Williams was acquired Feb. 19 from the Miami Heat along with Norris Cole and Justin Hamilton as part of a three-team trade.

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Larry Sanders Officially Bought Out By Bucks

Feb 21, 2015 7:16 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks and Larry Sanders have completed their buyout agreement.

Sanders will receive approximately half of his original $44 million extension.

With Sanders being bought out before March 1, he would be eligible to sign with a team and be included on their playoff roster. Sanders is not expected to play again this season.

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Andrei Kirilenko Waived By 76ers

Feb 21, 2015 5:11 PM

Andrei Kirilenko has been waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kirilenko came to the 76ers via trade from the Brooklyn Nets.

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Nuggets To Waive Victor Claver

Feb 20, 2015 10:26 PM

The Denver Nuggets will waive Victor Claver.

Claver was acquired by the Nuggets in their trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for Arron Afflalo.

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Thomas Robinson Agrees To Buyout With Nuggets

Feb 19, 2015 9:29 PM

Thomas Robinson and the Denver Nuggets have agreed upon a buyout.

Robinson is in search of an expanded role.

The Nuggets acquired Robinson in their deadline trade of Arron Afflalo.

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Kenyon Martin Waived By Bucks

Feb 19, 2015 8:08 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks plan to waive Kenyon Martin.

The Bucks needed to clear a roster spot following their acquisitions of Michael Carter-Williams, Tyler Ennis and Miles Plumlee.

Martin had been signed to consecutive 10-day contracts earlier this season before Milwaukee guaranteed his deal for the season.

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Larry Sanders To Receive $13M Of Remaining $40M On Buyout

Feb 18, 2015 11:02 AM

Larry Sanders and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed upon a buyout, a league source tells RealGM.

Sanders is expected to receive $13 million on the rest of his $40 million contract.

Sanders has served a 10-game suspension this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program and has been out for "personal reasons."

Sanders signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension in 2013.

With Sanders being bought out before March 1, he would be eligible to sign with a team and be included on their playoff roster.

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Larry Sanders, Bucks Near Agreement On Buyout

Feb 18, 2015 10:55 AM

Larry Sanders and the Milwaukee Bucks have nearly reached agreement on a buyout.

Sanders has served a 10-game suspension this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program and has been out for "personal reasons."

Sanders signed a four-year, $44 million contract extension in 2013.

With Sanders being bought out before March 1, he would be eligible to sign with a team and be included on their playoff roster.

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Mavericks Releasing Ricky Ledo

Feb 17, 2015 4:29 PM

The Dallas Mavericks have informed guard Ricky Ledo of his release, creating roster space for Amar’e Stoudemire, a league source told RealGM.

Ledo, the Maviercks’ acquisition with the 43rd overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft, has played sparingly in his first two pro seasons.

Ledo had two seasons remaining on his contract, both team options.

In 16 games over his NBA career, Ledo is averaging 1.3 points and 2.8 minutes per game.

Ledo, 22, has had strong performances in the Summer League and D-League, flashing the talent and skill at 6-foot-7 that has intrigued Dallas’ front office. He has averaged 16 points and nearly five rebounds while shooting 46 percent from the field for the Texas Legends this season.

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Bucks Seek Buyout Of Larry Sanders

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Amar'e Stoudemire, Knicks Agree Upon Buyout

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Hornets Waive Jannero Pargo, Sign Elliot Williams

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