Monday, October 22, 2007

Sampson waived

The roster got lighter today with the release of center Jamal Sampson. The free agent and nephew of former NBA center Ralph Sampson hoped to stick around as Erick Dampier and DJ Mbenga continue to rehab injuries. Sampson, though, struggled during limited playing time early in preseason and a recent ankle injury effectively ended his tryout.

The roster is down to 17. Teams can carry a maximum of 15 into the regular season and the Mavs already have 15 guaranteed contracts. Rosters must be finalized Oct. 29. Free-agent hopefuls Darvin Ham and Jared Newson remain in camp.

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