Erick Dampier says Charlotte will get the “first opportunity” to re-sign him if the Bobcats waive the veteran center to clear salary cap space.
In a conference call with reporters on Friday, Dampier indicated he hopes his situation is resolved soon and squashed speculation he might return to Dallas.
The 34-year-old big man has been one of the biggest chips available in the offseason because he’s in the last year of his deal and his $13 million salary next season isn’t guaranteed.
The Bobcats acquired Dampier from the Mavericks on Tuesday in a five-player deal. General manager Rod Higgins called it “one of the most valuable contracts in the league” because it will allow the Bobcats to clear payroll by waiving him or using him in a trade.
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