UPDATED: Orlando Magic Waive Linton Johnson III

by Evan Dunlap on Oct 28, 2009 6:42 PM EDT in News

The Orlando Magic have announced they waived forward Linton Johnson III, per this brief press release:

The Orlando Magic have waived forward Linton Johnson, GM Otis Smith has announced today. Johnson appeared in five preseason games with the Magic, averaging 1.6 ppg. and 1.0 rpg. in 4.8 minpg.

Orlando’s roster now stands at 13 players. Orlando opens the 2009-10 regular season tonight vs. Philadelphia. Tip-off is 7 pm ET.

The announcement comes a mere three days after the Orlando Sentinel reported the Magic would retain Johnson to maintain their depth; Johnson could have taken the Magic's 12th active roster spot in order for Adonal Foyle (knee surgery) and Rashard Lewis (suspension) to stay on the inactive list. Now, it seems likely Foyle will appear on the active roster, but will not be available to play. Lewis will take Foyle's spot once he's eligible to return from his suspension.

UPDATE: Tania Ganguli provides Smith's explanation for the decision to waive Johnson:

otis smith said foyle's rehab is going well, and there weren't enough practice days coming up 2 justify keeping linton johnson around #magic

UPDATE 2: Gah, I had some facts wrong. Rashard Lewis is suspended, but by rule, he must be on the active roster. Thus, Adonal Foyle will remain inactive during his injury, and (probably) long afterward.

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That Sentinel!

They’re always tricking us.

by downbeatitude on Oct 28, 2009 12:57 PM EDT reply actions

Moment Of Silence

Okay… Enough…

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by JoeyBarz on Oct 28, 2009 12:59 PM EDT reply actions

LOL

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by erivera7 on Oct 28, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

is this is a shocker?

by lugowsky on Oct 28, 2009 1:21 PM EDT reply actions

It's a little weird, given that the Sentinel reported a few days ago that Johnson had made the team.

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by Evan Dunlap on Oct 28, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Are we really going to keep our roster at 13?

I can understand 14, leaving a spot open, but this just seems strange.

by TheRevTy on Oct 28, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions

It makes sense when you think about it.

From looking at the schedule, Otis is right, the team isn’t going to practice very often. It’s a waste of money to keep him around if he’s only going to be on the bench, only to never play, unless it’s an emergency.

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by erivera7 on Oct 28, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I audibly laughed at this when I saw it on RealGM, especially after the "he's made it" thing the other day.

Who do we get to fill out the roster then?

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by big aaron on Oct 28, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions

No one.

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by erivera7 on Oct 28, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions

"foyle's rehab is going well"

My dad had the exact same surgery Adonal had about 2 years ago. Before, he was in constant pain, and now he’s doing great. Now, my dad is 60+, so it did take him longer to recover, but Adonal is younger, so I can see him recovering quickly.

/useless info

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by TheGiantSquid on Oct 28, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

Who cares?

by pianolady on Oct 28, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

Mrs. Johnson?

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Oct 28, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Hah.

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by erivera7 on Oct 28, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

And the little Johnson III's, presumably. No new school shoes for them. :'(

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by big aaron on Oct 28, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

that would be Johnson IVs then, wouldn't it. lol.

by magicfaninTN on Oct 28, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions

What is this, Sesame Street?!

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by big aaron on Oct 28, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL, I'm lost.

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by erivera7 on Oct 28, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions

One! One Linton Johnson! Hahahaha!

Two! Two Linton Johnson…

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by The Dark on Oct 28, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions

corny, but mildly entertaining

Everything is good today!! The Magic are playin tonite!! The World Series looks to be rained out…SO WHAT!!! The only rain here in Central F-L-A will be the Magic rainin 3’s! LOL

by pianolady on Oct 28, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions