Erick Dampier free to sign with any team

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...which is also offensive to some.

And shouldn't be tolerated either, which is precisely my point.

[duncan228]

Injury risk was a factor in Bobcats waiving Dampier
By Rick Bonnell
charlotteobserver.com

Charlotte Bobcats management was more fearful of Erick Dampier suffering a serious injury than hopeful of finding a suitable trade.

That, a team source described, was the incentive for Tuesday’s decision to waive center Dampier, rather than continue searching for a deal two weeks out from training camp.

The source, speaking anonymously because of the sensitivity of the subject, explained that while Dampier’s $13 million isn’t guaranteed for performance, it would be for health. Thus, if Dampier suffered a season-ending injury, the Bobcats would have been liable for $13 million, plus a potential $7 million in NBA-imposed luxury tax.

With all that at stake, the team abandoned their search for a trade that would both reduce its payroll to below the tax threshold and acquire another asset.

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[spursfan1000]

I can almost guarantee he will sign with the Heat.

[DPG21920]

Yeah, many of us called Damp to the Heat a while ago. It make a lot of sense. We will see where he ends up.

[crc21209]

If he goes to the Heat they should be pretty decent at the C position. Z brings some shooting, a little rebounding. Joel Anythony brings some toughness and a shot-blocking presence. Dampier would bring a veteran defensive type of presence as well...