On Tuesday Harris underwent a successful surgery, which sidelined him for the rest of the season, to remove a bone in his right foot. He was selected 33rd overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Cavaliers and sources told ESPN.com that the Magic are planning to waive Harris.
The trade not only saves the Cavs 3 million in payroll and taxes but also leaves one roster spot to fill on the team, which will make Cleveland a hotspot for veterans who could agree to buyouts with their current teams. Not to mention the two trade exceptions that Cleveland still hold from last year’s trade with the New York Knicks, worth 10.5 million and 2.8 million dollars each.
In the 2014-15 season, Harris as a rookie played 51 games and started one averaging 2.7 points on 37% shooting in 10 minutes per game. This year, however he has seen an average of just three minutes per game. The move to either waive or trade Harris seemed inevitable after his injury and the Cavs making Jared Cunningham’s contract a guaranteed one for the rest of the season.
2-time All-Star Baron Davis looking to make NBA return
Baron Davis, a 15 year NBA veteran, after three years away from the game is looking to make his return to the league through the D-League. He is expected to sign a contract with a D-League team by Wednesday, his agent Todd Ramasar told Yahoo Sports’ Marc. J. Spears.
The D-League is a good platform for Davis to showcase what his game still has. According to national NBA writer for the Washington Post, Tim Bontemps the Texas Legends, affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks are interested in giving Davis a chance.
Davis last played in the NBA for the New York Knicks during the 2011-12 season before tearing his ligament in his right knee during the Playoffs. Over a 15 year NBA career, he has averaged 16.1 points, 7.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds with five teams : Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. In the D-League, Davis could earn anywhere between 13k to 25k dollars after earning over 147 million over the span of his career.
In his three-year absence from the game, Davis has been involved in acting while producing a documentary for the Drew League. Here are Davis top 10 plays of his career:
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