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Thursday, March 1, 2001
Sources says Blazers might be interested



WASHINGTON – The Washington Wizards will waive guard Rod Strickland on Thursday after reaching agreement to pay the guard $2.5 million of the $5 million due him if the team bought out the final year of his contract.

Strickland
Strickland

The deal was made to allow Strickland to be eligible for the playoffs if he signs with another team. Players signed after March 1 are ineligible for postseason rosters. Sources indicate that the Portland Trail Blazers might sign Strickland for the rest of the season.

Strickland's contract expires after next season. He is scheduled to make $10 million, but the Wizards can buy out the final season for $5 million.

The Post, citing an unidentified source, said the Wizards and Strickland's agent, David Falk, has been discussing a buyout ranging from $1 million to $4 million.

The Wizards want to get rid of Strickland, whose hefty contract and poor work ethic have been major contributors to the team's recent losing seasons.

Since Christmas, Strickland has been suspended for one game for missing a road trip and has been arrested on drunken driving charges for the third time in four years. He is currently on the injured list with sore hamstrings.

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