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nj.com - 3/2/2009

New Jersey Nets waive Stromile Swift

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Tony Kurdzuk/The Star-LedgerStromile Swift (in suit) has had a difficult season with the Nets, and now he's an ex-Net, as the team waived him Sunday night. Following their 99-96 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday, the Nets waived...

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azcentral.com - 3/2/2009

Suns looking to sign Stromile Swift

— azcentral.com — It sounds like the Suns could have their replacement power forward soon. Phoenix has targeted Stromile Swift,... a 6-foot-10 power forward and nine-year NBA veteran, after New Jersey bought out his contract Sunday after he played in only six games this ... (more) Suns looking to sign Stromile Swift

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phoenix.fanster.com - 3/2/2009

Suns looking to sign Swift for stretch run

— phoenix.fanster.com — The Phoenix Suns have found the man they want to fill the void left by Amare Stoudemire’s... eye injury. The Suns are in pursuit of Stromile Swift . Swift, a 6-foot-10 forward, was recently bought out by the New Jersey Nets. He had missed the six weeks to attend to his who passed away on ... (more) Suns looking to sign Swift for stretch run

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phoenix.fanster.com - 3/2/2009

Daily Debate: Could Stromile Swift actually help the Suns?

— phoenix.fanster.com — Today’s daily debate is a simple one. With the Suns rumored to be interested in power forward... Stromile Swift, could he actually help this team make a run? Keep in mind since being the number 2 pick in the draft Swift has averaged 8.5 points and 4.7 rebounds for his career and ... (more) Daily Debate: Could Stromile Swift actually help the Suns?

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The ‘Stro Show’ Leaves New Jersey
SLAM Online — ... Stromile Swift is no longer gainfully employed by the Nets: “Following their 99-96 loss to the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday, the Nets waived big man Stromile Swift, who has suffered through a season full of anguish following the long illness and subsequent death of his mother. The move came as a surprise, because Stromile Swift practiced well Friday and Saturday — coach Lawrence Frank characterized the sessions as ‘terrific’ — and it appeared he might actually be activated sometime this week.” ...

Buyouts Galore
Depressed Fan — The Kings bought out the remainder of Drew Gooden's contract and the Thunder bought out Joe Smith's last night before the 11:59 p.m. deadline. Both players will be playoff-eligible for whoever signs them. Most likely, Smith will head to Cleveland and see significant playing time in Ben Wallace's absence (Wallace is out with a broken leg). The suitors for Gooden appear to be Dallas and San Antonio. Adonal Foyle and Stromile Swift were also waived. The only shooter to hit the open market was Luther Head. There's a rumor ...

Buy Outs Galore
Depressed Fan — The Kings bought out the remainder of Drew Gooden's contract and the Thunder bought out Joe Smith's last night before the 11:59 p.m. deadline. Both players will be playoff-eligible for whoever signs them. Most likely, Smith will head to Cleveland and see significant playing time in Ben Wallace's absence (Wallace is out with a broken leg). The suitors for Gooden appear to be Dallas and San Antonio. Adonal Foyle and Stromile Swift were also waived. The only shooter to hit the open market was Luther Head. There's a rumor ...

A Look at the Orlando Magic's Last-String Power Forward/Center Options
Third Quarter Collapse — ... , and a week later, the Nets waived him after his agent talked things over with GM Kiki Vandeweghe. He signed with Phoenix--where he played with Magic free-agent signee Matt Barnes, who also lost his mother recently--but did not contribute much. In short, it's been a tough year for Swift, and concerns remain about his readiness to play basketball to the best of his (underrated) ability. ...