suns plan to waive carter

[asudevil83]

Vince Carter isn't a free agent yet, but sources close to the situation say the eight-time All-Star will be thrust onto the open market shortly after the end of the lockout.

Based on an amendment in his contract obtained by ESPN.com, Carter must be waived by the Phoenix Suns within 72 hours of the official start of free agency or his $18 million salary for the 2011-12 season becomes fully guaranteed.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7316232/phoenix-suns-cut-vince-carter-lockout-ends

 

[Griffin]

This was very much expected.

Does "within 72 hours" mean up to 72 hours after the start of free agency? If so, then the Suns indeed do still have some time to explore trade possibilities, however I think it's safe to say that they will opt to pocket the $14M savings themselves and just waive him.

 

[Neo]

In other breaking news, basketballs are round and Phoenix is often hot in the summer.

 

[jibikao]

Good about time. I've never liked Carter and I am biased. He does not help this team at all.

 

[BC867]

In other breaking news, basketballs are round and Phoenix is often hot in the summer.

LOL

 

[asudevil83]

In other breaking news, basketballs are round and Phoenix is often hot in the summer.

the ONLY reason this is news is because the suns COULD have used him as trade bait. But since their was likely no offers that didnt jeopardize their 2012 cap space they did the smart thing