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News release from the Mad Ants:<\/p>\n

Mad Ants Announce Roster Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(March 6, 2016) – The Mad Ants, sponsored by Lutheran Health Network, announced today that they have waived John Lucas III. Lucas averaged 17.7 points per game in his 18 games with the Mad Ants. <\/p>\n

The Mad Ants will be back in action Wednesday, March 9th as they host the Grand Rapids Drive in a 7:00 p.m. ET tipoff. <\/p>\n

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About the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and the NBA Development League<\/strong>
\nThe Fort Wayne Mad Ants, presented by Lutheran Health Network, are the NBA Development affiliate of the NBA Indiana Pacers. Established in 2007, the Mad Ants have marked their success in back-to-back Championship appearances, coming out on top in 2014 and returning to the Championship series in 2015. The 2014-2015 season also named the Mad Ants as the NBA Development League Development Champions, which recognizes the team that best embodies the NBA D-League’s goals of developing NBA-caliber basketball talent through call-ups and assignments. The NBA Development League is the NBA’s official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 19 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2015-16 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. An all-time high 38 percent of all NBA players at the end of the 2014-15 season boasted NBA D-League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA D-League Cares programs. Fans can watch all NBA D-League games on fortwayne.gleague.nba.com<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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