The free agent market just got two more names added to it on Monday, as both Al Harrington and DeShawn Stevenson officially became free agents after clearing waivers from the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks.
According to Pro basketball Talk, the two players are no officially free agents after being released and Harrington is now out from the Magic after the team bought out his contract since he had $14.7 million left on it and he comes onto the market after being injured and playing in only 10 games last year. Harrington dropped 14.2 points per game two years ago and if he proves he is healthy there is a chance he could hang on to a contender like the LA Lakers, NY Knicks, Timberwolves or Grizzlies.
Stevenson could also be a valuable addition if he is healthy after the Hawks released him and he dealt with knee issues last season and averaged 5.1 points a game in 56 games. Stevenson said he wanted to play for the Miami Heat but chances of that happening appear slim and now the two players are free agents. Harrington was always on his way out after being so injured and he ended up with just 5.1 points per game and shot 35.1 percent from the floor in those 10 games.
Harrington wrote on social medial "It's Official... Orlando has waived me! I just want thanks all the Orlando Fans that embraced me in my short stay there. It was my pleasure playing in front of you guys. Also wanna thank Coaching staff and medical department for helping me get back on court to do what I love the most. And that's to Hoop with the Best! Now that I'm almost 110% back healthy I'm so excited for my immediate future. Let the phone start ringing. I'm ready!!!!!"
