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\nFrom Chris McCosky\/The Detroit News:<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe Pistons are about to land the veteran big man they’ve coveted — and his name isn’t Dale Davis.<\/i>\n<\/div>\n
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\nThe Minnesota Timberwolves placed veteran center Theo Ratliff on waivers Thursday night and have agreed to buy out the remainder of his $11.6 million contract. <\/i>\n<\/div>\n
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\nFrom Sid Hartman:<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe word from the Wolves was that they wanted to keep Theo Ratliff around to work with Al Jefferson, but owner Glen Taylor said the team worked out a buyout with Ratliff on Thursday and he will be in another uniform soon. Taylor also said that he read in the paper about Antoine Walker wanting a buyout but said he hasn’t heard from the veteran forward.<\/i>\n<\/div>\n
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\nFrom Jerry Zgoda\/Star Tribune:<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe Wolves settled with Ratliff because it will save Taylor a chunk of
\nthe remaining $3.7 million left this season on his annual $11.66 salary
\nand presumably allow Ratliff, once waived, to join another team willing
\nto take a chance on a shot blocker for the stretch run toward the
\nplayoffs. It puts some money back in the owner’s pocket while also
\nserving as a gesture for a veteran who, given his age, his iffy health
\nand his playing resume, would have played his final games with the
\nWolves in the ensuing weeks anyway.<\/i>\n<\/div>\n
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\nFrom Rick Alonzo\/Pioneer Press:<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nFor the Wolves, the move would save the team some cash by agreeing to an amount less than he was owed the rest of the season.<\/i>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBut perhaps more importantly, Ratliff’s departure frees up playing time for other players on a team that’s rebuilding and needs to evaluate talent. Rookie Chris Richard might be among those who would benefit most with 26 games remaining this season, including tonight’s game at Cleveland. <\/i>\n<\/div>\n
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