Boris Diaw Signs With Spurs After Buyout From Bobcats

Diaw started 28 games with the Bobcats this season, averaging 7.4 points, 5.3 rebound and 4.3 assists in over 27 minutes per outing. He reportedly fell out of favor with Charlotte head coach Paul Silas do to his lack of aggressiveness as a scorer. Questions about his fitness have followed Diaw throughout his career, but his versatility could be a major boost to the Spurs.

The Spurs will have to act quickly if they are serious about acquiring Diaw. He will officially clear waivers on Friday, which is the last day free agents can be signed and be eligible to participate in the playoffs.

Diaw will effectively be a free agent as of Wednesday, according to the Charlotte Observer’s Rick Bonnell. There’s no word on what Charlotte paid to buy out the remainder of his contract.

It’s unclear if that’s the exact route Diaw will take, but it does seem likely.

Via Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer:

Silas was particularly critical of Diaw’s propensity to pass out of easy shots. He said Diaw’s continuing reluctance to shoot, even given the lack of talent around him, was “disturbing.”