PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Trail Blazers waived former University of Cincinnati star Dontonio Wingfield Thursday.
Wingfield had been with the Blazers since signing as a free agent in 1995. He played in all but three games last season under coach P.J. Carlesimo, averaging 4.5 points per game.
But he found himself at the end of the bench under new coach Mike Dunleavy. He appeared in just three games this season, scoring one point and grabbing four rebounds.
Wingfield came to the NBA after just one collegiate season at UC. He was drafted in the second round by Seattle when Bob Whitsitt, the Blazers' current president, was GM of the Sonics.
''We wish Dontonio the best in his future endeavors,'' Whitsitt said. ''He has an offer to play overseas and this will allow him to take advantage of that opportunity.''
The Blazers signed Gary Grant to a 10-day contract.
The team also placed Vincent Askew on the injured list with a sore back.
Grant, 32, played seven years with the Los Angeles Clippers, then spent 1996 with the New York Knicks and 1997 with Miami. He was with the Yakima (Wash.) Sun Kings of the Continental Basketball Association when he signed with Portland.
Grant was signed to shore up the Blazers at point guard. Starter Damon Stoudamire sprained his right ankle in Tuesday night.
The team also placed Vincent Askew on the injured list.
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