Raptors Waive Martin, Sign Linton Johnson

Dr. J. Naismith · 03-27-2008, 12:36 PM

Thanks for the memories Darrick.

Welcome to Toronto Linton.

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Originally Posted by Doug Smith

It's not as significant as the moves made yesterday, but the Raptors are making roster noises again.

One day after shaking up the starting lineup, team sources say Toronto will sign free agent Linton Johnson to a 10-day contract today, bringing in the 6-foot-8 forward to add more athleticism and depth to the wing positions.

To make room for the addition of Johnson, the Raptors are going to waive veteran guard Darrick Martin but keep him in the organization in some capacity.

Source - Click here

Tommy2Tymes · 03-27-2008, 12:38 PM

about time

**fancylad** · 03-27-2008, 12:40 PM

woah.

good call and yeah... about freaking time.

the man was pretty redundant during the last two seasons.

Darrick was all class, but classiness in a suit don't win ball games!

Tommy2Tymes · 03-27-2008, 12:41 PM

thank god we dont have to watch him go 1 for 6 in garbage time anymore

fho · 03-27-2008, 12:41 PM

I hope he can get to the foul line, since Moon can't seem to.

It's nice to know Darrick will still be around.

Sick, Wicked and Nasty! · 03-27-2008, 12:41 PM

I'm glad to hear they're keeping in the organization. I was hoping he could still play at the right level but sadly that wasn't the case. Good guy and great to keep him on board to work with TJ and Jose.

Not familiar with Johnson...sorry for your luck Joey Graham

**Belsius** · 03-27-2008, 12:44 PM

good move, Martin where he should be, with us, but not as a player

**Ball Don't Lie** · 03-27-2008, 01:00 PM

Celebration

MangoKidHoops · 03-27-2008, 01:10 PM

I don't know.. I mean, he's a 11th man anyways, so it's not like he's going to get a lot of burn. But it gets Darrick Martin off the team as a player, so I guess that's a just cause for celebration.

I do hope DMart stays on as a coach however.

**Claudius** · 03-27-2008, 01:14 PM

Linton Johnson, not a bad player, but not a great one either. I think he had some potential if I remember correctly, but he just could never really put it all together. Meh, whatever, maybe Maceo now will actually suit up instead of just sitting there.

MangoKidHoops · 03-27-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Claudius

Linton Johnson, not a bad player, but not a great one either. I think he had some potential if I remember correctly, but he just could never really put it all together. Meh, whatever, maybe Maceo now will actually suit up instead of just sitting there.

You know, that's a good point, Claudius. I'd like it if Maceo got some time. Why not? I think he's got something in him. He's athletic and brings grittiness and toughness to the team.

**Acie** · 03-27-2008, 01:29 PM

IIRC and not that it means anything, but Linton ate up the Raps on the boards when he played in Chicago.

I guess Delfino will be the 3rd string PG.

pimpery · 03-27-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LyRrAd_Nation

You know, that's a good point, Claudius. I'd like it if Maceo got some time. Why not? I think he's got something in him. He's athletic and brings grittiness and toughness to the team.

ive always wanted baston to get a bit of burn, he could turn out to be decent imo

Thug · 03-27-2008, 02:11 PM

Well, he is a great defender..

Krazy Ivan · 03-27-2008, 02:34 PM

Noooooooooo... we need Ewok support in order to win against the Empire...

moremilk · 03-27-2008, 02:46 PM

oh no ! they waived Martin? Now we're doomed, he was our second best point guard ...

Sick, Wicked and Nasty! · 03-27-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by moremilk

oh no ! they waived Martin? Now we're doomed, he was our second best point guard ...

Man, this Jose slamming has to stop!

**Jay** · 03-27-2008, 11:02 PM

Let's all raise a burger for our dead homey DMart. Well, not dead, but watch out for your burgers...dude's quick when food's around.

moremilk · 03-28-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick, Wicked and Nasty!

Man, this Jose slamming has to stop!

I meant delfino is our #1 pg, since jose is a shooting guard nowadays ...

BballWatcher · 03-28-2008, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. J. Naismith

Thanks for the memories Darrick.

Welcome to Toronto Linton.

Source - Click here

Yes, all those memories. Such as:

[camera shows a picture of the bench]

"Hey look it's Carlton!" X 1000 .

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