Has Bonzi Wells been cut yet?

Ace_Rockola · Post #1 » by **Ace_Rockola** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:25 am

Has he? when does the roster have to be cut down to 15? He got his chance to show he can still play in the first two preseason games and he showed quite clearly that he can't.

southern wolf · Post #2 » by **southern wolf** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:30 am

No, but it can't come quickly enough.

Saltine · Post #3 » by **Saltine** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:43 am

The roster has to be cut before the first game is played.

Post #4 » by **Klomp** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:57 am

Saltine wrote:The roster has to be cut before the first game is played.

I thought I read cutdown day is Saturday.

Biff Cooper · Post #5 » by **Biff Cooper** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:47 am

Do we have any other non-roster camp invitees left besides Bonzi?

Breakdown777 · Post #6 » by **Breakdown777** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:12 am

If Martell can't go, is there a possibility (or is it within the rules) to sign Bonzi to a 10 day contract?

Biff Cooper · Post #7 » by **Biff Cooper** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 3:39 am

Breakdown777 wrote:If Martell can't go, is there a possibility (or is it within the rules) to sign Bonzi to a 10 day contract?

Not really. The 15 player roster is a hard limit. You need to do something to get your roster down to 14 in order to add a 15th guy.

The one possible path could be the disabled player exception, but historically these exceptions are rarely given by the NBA, and since we are expecting Martell and Miller back around the end of January, is not very realistic.

Saltine · Post #8 » by **Saltine** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:00 am

Klomp wrote:
Saltine wrote:The roster has to be cut before the first game is played.

I thought I read cutdown day is Saturday.

I have read December 24 at 5pm central time. I have also read before the first game starts. Who knows...
more oddness;

Between Dec. 25 and Feb. 6, teams will be able to dress and play 13 players instead of the usual 12. After Feb. 6, teams can dress 13 players but only 12 can play.

The trade deadline is March 15th.
10-day contracts can be signed starting Feb. 6
non-guaranteed contracts become guaranteed Feb. 10
the last day to sign a player and have him be playoff-eligible is March 23.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/73361 ... ources-say

Saltine · Post #9 » by **Saltine** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:11 pm

Bonzi was waived today

@Twolves_PR Timberwolves PR
#Twolves have waived Training Camp invitee & NBA veteran Bonzi Wells today. Minnesota's roster currently stands at 15.

urinesane · Post #10 » by **urinesane** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:16 am

Saltine wrote:Bonzi was waived today

@Twolves_PR Timberwolves PR
#Twolves have waived Training Camp invitee & NBA veteran Bonzi Wells today. Minnesota's roster currently stands at 15.

/thread

cpfsf · Post #11 » by **cpfsf** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:09 am

It's a gift from the NBA Gods. David Stern does exist.

southern wolf · Post #12 » by **southern wolf** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:12 am

Who's going to be our scapegoat now?

cpfsf · Post #13 » by **cpfsf** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:23 am

southern wolf wrote:Who's going to be our scapegoat now?

Anthony Randolph, no doubt about it.

Guy986 · Post #14 » by **Guy986** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 5:22 am

cpfsf wrote:
southern wolf wrote:Who's going to be our scapegoat now?

Anthony Randolph, no doubt about it.

In order to qualify as a scapegoat, i think that player needs to see the court.

Pretty sure the scapegoat for the Wolves this year will be Luke Ridnour, the antichrist. ESPECIALLY if he takes Ricky Rubio's starting spot.

Esohny · Post #15 » by **Esohny** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 6:59 am

Meow.