Kori Ellis
04-01-2006, 06:08 PM
Bobcats cut Rush
RICK BONNELL
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http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/basketball/nba/charlotte_bobcats/14241738.htm
In what has to be the strangest departure in the Charlotte Bobcats' brief history, the team cut shooting guard Kareem Rush Saturday, with just a handful of games left in the season.
Rush did not play in Friday's loss to the Chicago Bulls and later met with Bobcats coach-general manager Bernie Bickerstaff about his status.
This was the second time in the last six games that Rush did not play at all, by coach's decision, after being a starter for much of the season.
"We had a conversation, and it ended abruptly," Bickerstaff told the Observer Saturday. "The young man has an abundance of talent, and I hope he realizes that."
Asked why Rush didn't work out as a Bobcat, Bickerstaff replied, "It's probably my fault," without elaborating.
Bickerstaff indicated in a press release that the issue with Rush might relate to effort.
"The Bobcats are about two things -- hard work and maximum effort," Bickerstaff said. "With that in mind, we think it's best to go in a different direction with Kareem."
Rush makes about $3 million this season, but the Bobcats owe him no guaranteed money beyond this season.
RICK BONNELL
[email protected]
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/sports/basketball/nba/charlotte_bobcats/14241738.htm
In what has to be the strangest departure in the Charlotte Bobcats' brief history, the team cut shooting guard Kareem Rush Saturday, with just a handful of games left in the season.
Rush did not play in Friday's loss to the Chicago Bulls and later met with Bobcats coach-general manager Bernie Bickerstaff about his status.
This was the second time in the last six games that Rush did not play at all, by coach's decision, after being a starter for much of the season.
"We had a conversation, and it ended abruptly," Bickerstaff told the Observer Saturday. "The young man has an abundance of talent, and I hope he realizes that."
Asked why Rush didn't work out as a Bobcat, Bickerstaff replied, "It's probably my fault," without elaborating.
Bickerstaff indicated in a press release that the issue with Rush might relate to effort.
"The Bobcats are about two things -- hard work and maximum effort," Bickerstaff said. "With that in mind, we think it's best to go in a different direction with Kareem."
Rush makes about $3 million this season, but the Bobcats owe him no guaranteed money beyond this season.