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Report: Mavericks waive Rashard Lewis after knee injury
« on: July 23, 2014, 07:20:19 PM »

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Yeah, I know, not a big story, but I just thought that I'd post it here.  Don't players have to pass a physical before they can sign with a team?  The whole situation just seems a bit backwards.

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The Mavericks signed Rashard Lewis last week to give them another veteran stretch four on the roster. Yahoo Sports reported Tuesday night that Lewis had suffered a knee injury that would require surgery.

New Dallas Mavericks forward Rashard Lewis will soon undergo right knee surgery, his agent told Yahoo Sports.

The Mavericks announced the signing of Lewis on July 19 after he agreed to a one-year contract paying the veteran's minimum. Lewis' agent Colin Bryant said it's uncertain how long Lewis will be sidelined. Lewis' knee injury was discovered during a physical for the Mavericks.

"Rashard discovered he needs a medical procedure on his right knee to ensure he functions at a high level this season," Bryant said. "We look forward to [Lewis] getting this behind him as soon as possible so he can continue his stellar NBA career."

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24634286/report-mavericks-waive-rashard-lewis-after-knee-injury

Re: Report: Mavericks waive Rashard Lewis after knee injury
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2014, 07:21:47 PM »

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Waive is the wrong word.  He failed his physical, so the contract is null and void.

EDIT: At least that was the case in the original yahoo article I read earlier today.  Unclear if that's changed.