Seattle waives newly acquired Russell

SEATTLE (AP) -- Bryon Russell was waived by the SuperSonics on Wednesday, less than a week after he was acquired from Denver in a four-team, nine-player trade.

The 35-year-old forward was dealt by the Nuggets to Seattle along with guard Earl Watson and a second-round draft pick.

But Russell never reported to the Sonics. The 13-year veteran missed 53 games while with the Nuggets because of a cartilage tear in his right knee. Before Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Seattle coach Bob Hill said the team was leaning toward releasing Russell.

Russell spent his first nine seasons with Utah, and made stops in Washington and with the Los Angeles Lakers before going to Denver in 2004.

Not a very surprising move.

By the way, this kind of news could probably all go in the one thread.

Not a very surprising move.

By the way, this kind of news could probably all go in the one thread.

Agreed. Just make a thread called " Official Player Release Thread "

i also agree. in addition to that make a

thread called " Official Player Sign Thread "

and a thread called " Official Player Trade Thread "

Bryon Russell... the victim of the 'move'...

His time is almost up in the league.

maybe Heat will pick him up.

or the knicks, they pick anyone up.

i hope they pick me up