Monday, December 5th, 2011 at 9:05 am  |  57 responses

Report: Vince Carter to Be Waived By the Phoenix Suns


Oh, how far the mighty have fallen. According to ESPN, the Suns will soon waive the artist formerly known as Half Man-Half Amazing: “Vince Carter isn’t a free agent yet, but sources close to the situation say the eight-time All-Star will be thrust onto the open market shortly after the end of the lockout. Based on an amendment in his contract obtained by ESPN.com, Carter must be waived by the Phoenix Suns within 72 hours of the official start of free agency or his $18 million salary for the 2011-12 season becomes fully guaranteed. The Suns, sources said, have already decided to waive Carter within that window. The Suns and Carter amended the contract in June to delay the guaranteed-salary date in Carter’s final contract year until after the lockout ended. Waiving Carter inside the first 72 hours after the league’s schedule start of free agency Friday means that Phoenix would only have to pay $4 million to Carter and likely ensure that the Suns avoid luxury-tax territory this season even after trying to complete the re-signing of Grant Hill and moves with other potential free agents. The Suns’ plan, sources said, is to bring back Hill if possible and make a playoff run this season, then proceed to the summer of 2012 armed with salary-cap space to make major upgrades to the roster.”

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  • BRAVO

    VC IS THE BEST IN GAME DUNKER OF ALL TIME! LOOK A HOW MANY TIMES HE DUNKED ON THE BEST SHOT BLOCKERS WHEN HE WAS IN HIS PROS!!!! I STILL REMEBER WHEN HE DUNKED OVER TIM DUNCAN, DAVID ROBINSON AND BEN WALLACE. YOUTUBE IT BOI!

  • BBaller

    Shawn Kemp has to be mentioned for in game dunks. But VC is the goat

  • http://www.google.com/news BETCATS

    I wouldnt mind if the Bobcats picked him up. Having him and Maggette on the team would appease all the ACC fans enough.

  • http://www.triplejunearthed.com/dacre Dacre

    I can it now… The Suns will have another fairytale ride into the playoffs on the back of their new star SG…. AARON AFFLALO!!!!! …. oh dang it.

  • Justin

    I’ve seen Nash dunk but those were in high school and in warm ups. Yes, I played with and against him in school. And I’m sorry, but Vince is definitely the best in game dunker in history but it’s not by a wide margin by any stretch of the imagination. You look at some of the dunks Jordan and Dominique did in their heyday and you realize just how ferocious they could be. Also, Lebron dunked from very close to the free throw line as well in a game. It’s too bad Carter’s career had to end up the way it did. With just the slightest bit of work ethic he could have been one of the all time greats and not in that Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Penny Hardaway category of “what might have been”.

  • Linda

    I concur w/Andrew (Thx-well said!) All U haters r ABSURD! “VC” ain’t NO JOKE & he’s well earned & deserves RESPECT! From UNC, Toronto, New Jersey, Orlando & Phoenix – any team would benefit w/”VINSANITY”! Stop knocking his age & old cliches-He’s not done yet! Yeah, I’m proud 2b a “true fan” of Mr. Carter’s & will continue 2follow his career until he takes his last shot! LUV U “VC” & Best Wishes Always! :-)

  • Gruia

    Ain’t that a beut. Vince is a starter, and its carrying the mavs. His passes defense and vision are top notch

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