SB Nation Arizona - Phoenix Suns Roster Moves: Barron Signed, Janning Waived And Lawal Assignedhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46593/arizona-fave.png2010-11-16T10:42:55-07:00http://arizona.sbnation.com/rss/stream/15817932010-11-16T10:42:55-07:002010-11-16T10:42:55-07:00Phoenix Suns Roster Moves: Barron Signed, Janning Waived And Lawal Assigned
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<p>The <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Phoenix Suns</a> completed a flurry of roster moves today in the wake of starting center <span>Robin Lopez</span>'s injury. The team's interest in signing former <a href="https://www.postingandtoasting.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Knicks</a> big man <span>Earl Barron</span> was <a href="http://arizona.sbnation.com/phoenix-suns/2010/11/15/1816180/robin-lopez-out-1-2-weeks-with-sprained-knee">noted yesterday</a> and he cleared his physical today.</p>
<p>To consummate the signing, the team waived guard <span>Matt Janning</span>, who escaped the preseason's roster cuts but had not been active through the Suns' first 10 games. Janning had been a favorite throughout the Summer League and preseason, but back-up point guard <span>Goran Dragic</span>'s stellar early season play made Janning expendable, given the situation.</p>
<p>In addition, rookie forward <span>Gani Lawal</span> was assigned to the Suns' D-league affiliate Iowa Energy. Lawal showed promise in the preseason and was made active for the first time against the <a href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Denver Nuggets</a>, but <span>Earl Clark</span> ultimately got the call. With the Barron signing, Lawal's immediate opportunities continue to shrink. With the Energy, Lawal will get the chance to continue playing and progressing.</p>
<p><i>For a detailed look at Earl Barron and what he brings to the Suns, visit <a href="http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2010/11/16/1818005/who-is-new-suns-center-earl-barron" target="_blank">Bright Side of the Sun</a>.</i></p>
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