Pacers waive Stuckey & Bring back Lance Stephenson

Cresy06 · Post #1 » by **Cresy06** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:48 pm

So the Pacers just waived Rodney Stuckey, which I think is the right decision.
If we drop out of the Playoff race, which could easily happen if they keep playing like this, do you expect Larry Bird to waive Ellis as well?

chube · Post #2 » by **chube** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:18 pm

I doubt Ellis gets waived. From what I know about their respective contracts, Rodney's was much easier to waive. Ellis is still owed too much to just dump like that. Especially with the budget Larry is reportedly working under

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Wizop · Post #3 » by **Wizop** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:20 pm

Stuckey is injured and was going to be out 4 to 6 weeks. waiving him now opens a roster spot for a replacement. it saves money for next year by killing his player option (not sure how that works) but I think it is about this year as we're short a 2 guard with both he and GRob injured. Ellis is playing well and is needed for this year although next year is something that can be a summer question.

IndyCornRows explains the option business. apparently his contract contains a clause voiding this summer's player option if he was waived early enough. CJ Miles has the same provision and Ellis does too but not until next year.

http://www.indycornrows.com/2017/3/29/15106834/report-pacers-waiving-rodney-stuckey

Wizop · Post #4 » by **Wizop** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:57 pm

Indy Star says we signed Lance. I like it.

Post #5 » by **boomershadow** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:29 pm

I liked Rodney a lot. Especially during the year Paul was out, he helped carry a ton of offensive load. Seemed like a great locker room guy. But he just hasn't been able to stay healthy since then. He wasn't very good in last year's playoffs, and his fit with the team was always a bit odd ever since the Ellis signing just because of redundancy.

Fare thee well, Stuck.

Post #6 » by **Jake0890** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:45 pm

Hell yeah, Lance is back. I'm pumped.

Never should have left in the first place, but alas.

Skiptastic · Post #7 » by **Skiptastic** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:25 pm

Agreed, Jake. Glad he's back, wish he never left.

Cresy06 · Post #8 » by **Cresy06** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:26 pm

That was quick! I am excited as well...I also like the three-year deal! Could turn out to be a steal if he can bring back his old self

basketballwacko2 · Post #9 » by **basketballwacko2** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:12 pm

Wizop wrote:Stuckey is injured and was going to be out 4 to 6 weeks. waiving him now opens a roster spot for a replacement. it saves money for next year by killing his player option (not sure how that works) but I think it is about this year as we're short a 2 guard with both he and GRob injured. Ellis is playing well and is needed for this year although next year is something that can be a summer question.

IndyCornRows explains the option business. apparently his contract contains a clause voiding this summer's player option if he was waived early enough. CJ Miles has the same provision and Ellis does too but not until next year.

http://www.indycornrows.com/2017/3/29/15106834/report-pacers-waiving-rodney-stuckey

I had no idea they could release Stuckey and void his 2017-18 contract. I had thought they might buy him out. This assures some extra money in the budget for summer signings.

Apparently Monta has the same clause in his deal so unless he's tearing up ole Jack this time next season I can see the same thing happening with him. Or now that it's known he might be traded at the dead line.

basketballwacko2 · Post #10 » by **basketballwacko2** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:14 pm

If David West retires after this year we should sign him as an assistant coach, he can keep guys in line.

basketballwacko2 · Post #11 » by **basketballwacko2** » Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:32 pm

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Pacersike · Post #13 » by **Pacersike** » Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:34 am

Nearly impossible to do worse than Stuckey, so why not?

Jermainevent · Post #14 » by **Jermainevent** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:32 am

I'm overly ecstatic about the Pacers bringing Lance back, should have never left. Admittedly, I'm a little irrational about how much I like Lance's game and what he brings to the team, but these guys have lacked fire all season and Lance will bring that.

basketballwacko2 · Post #15 » by **basketballwacko2** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:56 pm

Looks like Lance will play in his first game Sunday.

Cresy06 · Post #16 » by **Cresy06** » Sat Apr 1, 2017 10:13 am

Yeah I thought he was going to play last night...but Sunday is fine by me, hope he comes out and blows in Lebrons ear once again and hands them another loss for this month lol