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he must be broken up about it
Comeback over: Miami Heat releases Shaun Livingston
By Ira Winderman
MIAMI - The Shaun Livingston comeback is over. At least for now. At least with the Miami Heat.
Livingston was informed of his release after Monday night's 91-84 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena, with the team expected to make a formal announcement later this morning.
The former Los Angeles Clippers point guard was signed as a free agent on Oct. 3. He had been attempting a comeback from a gruesome Feb. 26, 2007 knee injury that left him with a dislocated left kneecap and three torn ligaments.
While the comeback had been limited to four appearances totaling 41 minutes this season -- his first NBA action since the injury -- his release was based more on the salary cap that fitness.
The contract Livingston signed with the Heat guaranteed only $370,000 for this season, a figure that keeps the team below the punitive dollar-for-dollar luxury tax on excessive payrolls.
With all NBA contracts becoming guaranteed for the season by week's end, the Heat had to make a decision on Livingston in advance of its upcoming seven-game trip. Livingston's contract also called for a partial contract guarantee for next season, at the Heat's option.
Coach Erik Spoelstra had spoken nebulously in recent days about Livingston's ability to contend for game minutes. Livingston's last action was a 12-minute Dec. 6 stint against Oklahoma City. He appeared stiff-legged in his appearances with reduced mobility.
Since signing Livingston, the Heat had spoken of a long-term approach, of how the No. 4 overall selection in the 2004 NBA Draft could provide a nucleus of the future at point guard alongside 2008 second-round pick Mario Chalmers. The Heat also has Marcus Banks and Chris Quinn under guaranteed contracts at point guard.
Once Livingston clears the 48-hour waiver period, the Heat could re-sign the 23-year-old to up to two 10-day contracts without impacting its luxury-tax position.
Livingston seemingly had grown increasingly frustrated over his lack of opportunity, displaying disappointment over his nightly spot on the inactive list.
With the release, the Heat could utilize the vacated roster spot on a 10-day contract with another player or hold it open for a return by center Alonzo Mourning, who is rehabilitating from a Dec. 2007 knee injury.
It also almost certainly means center Jamaal Magloire will have his contract guaranteed for the balance of the season. Magloire had been guaranteed $570,919 of his 2008-09 salary, with the other half to be guaranteed if he is not released prior to Wednesday night's game in Denver against the Nuggets.
Livingston, who watched Monday's game in street clothes from the bench, declined comment after the game. He offered an appreciative "thank you" when wished good luck.
he must be broken up about it
Too bad. Livingston looked like he could have become a Bowen-level defender at the PG with his long arms and athleticism. I was really impressed by how he played Nash in that 06 series with the Suns.
The Suns may be picking up Livingston: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns...ownout-CR.html
They seem to think they can resurrect anybody's career with their medical staff. We shall see...
Yeah the Suns do have interest they even waived Dee Brown today so Livingston is a real possibility.
Could a line-up of the following beat the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Jay Williams
Shaun Livingston
Darius Miles
Antoine Walker
Alonzo Mourning
I don't even think him being waived had anything really to do with his knees. I think is more of a luxury tax move by the Heat.
i was reading about him signing with the suns, they said thats the reason suns cut dee brown because theyve been trying to get him for awhile
Grizz have waived Livingston.
http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/gr...on-090107.html
WTF was that.
The same thing:
Clippers Acquire Adams From Toronto
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar..._from_toronto/
Clippers Waive Hassan Adams
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar..._hassan_adams/
All these moves are related to the luxury tax.
If a team waives a player, a part of all his salary count against the luxury tax. If you trade him for nothing, his salary disappear of the team payroll.
Heat and Raptors were just under or just over the luxury tax, these moves will allow them to get some flexibility.
The incentives for Clippers and Grizzlies is some cash send by the other team.
Thanks
chalmers playing so well def took time from Livingston
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