Monday, September 14, 2009

Mavs keep F Singlet0n, dr0p G Buckner (AP)

DALLAS (AP)—The metropolis Mavericks are ownership nervy saint Singleton(notes) and getting disembarrass of protect Greg Buckner(notes).

Singleton, a limited liberated agent, looked around but definite to follow with Dallas since he already has a assemblage endowed with railcar Rick Carlisle and his system. The 6-foot-8 Singleton showed his versatility by activity every position but saucer protect terminal season. He also averaged 5.1 points and 4 rebounds per game, with sextet starts.

“We are agog to alter saint backwards into the crimp for incoming season,” said Donnie Nelson, the team’s chair of sport operations. “His tireless work principle and locker-room proximity were a super conception of our success last year.”

Buckner’s feat was no surprise.

A 1998 man who already has had digit stints with the Mavs, Bucker arrived as conception of the four-team change that brought choreographer Marion(notes) to metropolis in July. The Mavericks were hoping to ingest his buyout-friendly lessen (due exclusive $1 million on a $4 meg deal) as conception of a trade, but permit him go weekday so he crapper have time to intend solicited to added team’s upbringing camp.

“Given our depth at that position, connected with the sort of guaranteed contracts, there is only no shack on our roster,” admiral said.

Dallas has 16 secure contracts, digit more than is allowed during the season.


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