According to a report published by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Miami Heat informed guard Shaun Livingston last night after the team's loss to San Antonio that he has been released.
An official announcement is expected on Tuesday morning.
According to the report, Livingston's release is more because of luxury tax reasons rather than his health. 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.
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.
from wiretap
well since Ollie is gone for a while anywayz, why dont we give this dude a try? he's a low risk high reward guy that eagers to show that he's not injured anymore, i thought it'd be nice to grab him, I mean, didnt we try to compete against the heats for signning this guy? and we failed and so we signned Ollie? so....doesnt hurt to give a try now I presume.....
