Round-up: Amnesty Cuts (NBA)

[LBJ]

By the August 15th deadline, 18 players were cut in total. Where will they go? Why was it the "Allan Houston" rule [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]?? Here is the final tally of player released by their teams to save on the $61.7 million luxury tax.

Alonzo Mourning-Toronto
Derrick Coleman-Detroit
Vin Baker- Boston
Eddie Robinson-Chicago
Howard Eisley-Pheonix
Wesley Person-Miami
Reggie Miller-Indiana
Michael Finley-Dallas
Jerome Williams-New York
Ron Mercer-New Jersey
Calvin Booth-Milwaukee
Aaron McKie-Phily
Brian Grant-LA Lakers (agent says he will sign with Pheonix)
Derek Anderson-Portland
Doug Christie-Orlando (agreed with Dallas on 1 yr/$3 million contract)
Clarence Weatherspoon-Houston
Troy Bell-Memphis
Fred Hoiberg-Minnesota

Any surprises? I think my only surprise was Doug Christie, who really wasn't making that much (8.2 million) and didn't play terribly in Orlando. Also, Allan Houston not being cut is dumb, since he was owed $40 million more, but that's New York for you...why would they finally do something right with the Knicks??

[morello]

From what I've read..the Knicks didn't cut Houston because they think he will retire due to medical reasons, which means insurance will pay for the rest of his contract.

Christie wanted out of Orlando, so they appeased him.

[wayabvpar]

Where was this rule when the Sonics had stiffs like McIlvane, Booth, Baker, and James?????

[Ser William]

Finally, the Celts cut Vin Baker, a player who hasn't even been on their team for 2 years.