Suns waive three players, including rookie center Norense Odiase

Norense Odiase
, Phoenix Suns

The Suns have waived guard David Kramer, center Norense Odiase and forward Tariq Owens, the team announced in a news release on Tuesday.

All three players were in training camp on Exhibit 10 deals, meaning they very well could be headed to the Northern Arizona Suns of the G League. The Suns’ roster now stands at 16 players, with at least one more move needed before the regular season.

Source: NBA.com

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October 16, 2019, 8:29 am

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