http://www.sacbee.com/100/story/131537.html Kings waive guard Hart He expects to join the Clippers, who lost Shaun Livingston to a knee injury. By Sam Amick - Bee Staff Writer Last Updated 12:10 am PST Friday, March 2, 2007 Jason Hart never wanted to become part of a saga. He simply wanted to know his status, to know why he wasn't playing or whether he would have a chance for a better opportunity. So when he received the news Wednesday night that he would be released from the Kings and, if all went as planned, eventually join the Clippers, it was the joyful conclusion to a bad situation. "It's an opportunity, and you have to take advantage of the opportunity because they don't come around often," Hart said by telephone Thursday night. "I can't wait. I'm very, very excited. It's going to be exciting, a fresh start." Hart was released Thursday afternoon. He flew with the Kings to Los Angeles, where Sacramento plays the Lakers tonight, only because it coincided with his next destination, as Hart expects to sign Tuesday with the Clippers. He must clear waivers first and would be free to sign Monday. The need arose Monday, when Clippers point guard Shaun Livingston dislocated his left knee in a gruesome, season-ending injury. Hart's agent, Bill Neff, called the Clippers on Tuesday. Hart was let go on the final day when players must be released to qualify for a playoff roster should their team reach the postseason. The deal was a buyout, with Hart forfeiting part of his salary to the Kings but expecting to make all of his money back with the Clippers. Although he wouldn't comment on the specific amounts that each team would pay, he said he would finish the season having made the same $1.6 million he was owed. "One man's misfortune is another man's opportunity," Neff said. "I wish it didn't happen that way. I wish (Livingston) were playing because I hate to see that happen." But Neff said he hated nothing more than the way he felt Hart was treated with the Kings and, specifically, by coach Eric Musselman. In mid-January, Neff went public with his complaints when he told The Bee of perceived mistreatment. "The only thing I was disappointed by was the callous disregard that the coach had for Jason, the lack of respect he demonstrated towards Jason," Neff said. "In the end, as always, (Kings basketball president) Geoff (Petrie) helped rescue the situation and did the right thing. It's over. We move on. I just wish it didn't go that way." Musselman said he had much respect for Hart, who played in just 13 games this season. "Jason was very professional during his time in Sacramento," Musselman said by phone. "I wish him the best, and hope that he lands on another roster for the remainder of the season." Hart, who was traded from Charlotte to the Kings for a second-round pick in August 2005, has played in parts of six seasons. He came to the Kings after the 2004-05 season, during which he posted career highs in points (9.5 per game) and assists (5.0) in 74 games for the Bobcats. He is a Los Angeles native who, ironically, works out with the Clippers at their practice facility during the offseason. "I'd like to thank God first, but myself, too, for keeping myself sane," Hart said. "It was hard, but I'm glad it looks like it'll work out." About the writer: The Bee's Sam Amick can be reached at samick@sacbee.com. Clippers got the Sherdian approval with the Jason Hart signing.... Amanda (LA) California :How much can Jason Hart help the Clippers? Chris Sheridan: (12:37 PM ET )I was just glad to see that somebody, anybody, got waived prior to the March 1 deadline. Big dropoff in buyout activity this year. That being said, I think Jason can help a lot, and I think he's been waiting two years for an opportunity like this. http://www.nba.com/playerfile/jason_hart/index.html
Nah, Hart's garbage. He couldn't even crack the Kings's rotation. But considering that there isn't anything else on the market, I guess its ok.
hart > head or lucas at point. but yeah, i think he's garbage too. head and lucas are just stinkier garbage.
Hart sucks, but we could still have cut Bob Sura for him. He's still better than Sura, especially when you him for FREE.
Trust me he's worse. Ask anyone from Sacramento, he's the punchline to their jokes. Hart is just flat out bad. As bad as JLIII is, I'd take him over Hart any day.
