<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on Adam Chubb, Arthur Johnson and Ricky Shields, Nets President Rod Thorn announced today. All three players signed with the Nets on October 4, 2005. Chubb, a 6-10 center out of Penn, appeared in two preseason games, totaling two points and two rebounds Johnson, a 6-9 center from Missouri, played in three preseason games, averaging 3.3 ppg and 3.0 rpg in 10.7 mpg. Shields, a 6-4 guard out of Rutgers, appeared in two preseason contests, scoring one point in 11 minutes of play. The Nets roster now stands at 16 players. </div> Source http://www.nba.com/nets/news/three_waived.html
Not suprised, Authur Johnson had a solid training camp but didnt really stand out in his limited opporunity during pre-season. But I think Management is looking for a little more size(a far as high is concerned) for that last bigman spot. Ricky Shields no surpise either, he looked scared both on Nets real training camp and the Pacers' preseason game, I saw...he was this years Darius Rice. So that means Derrick Zimmerman and Ben Handlaten are left, it wouldnt shock me if both got cut, sometime next week. And Nets management left the spot open for early season release possiblity. But if they were to keep one it would likely be Ben Handloten due to the need for size.
