The Suns have used their amnesty clause on Josh Childress.
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The Suns placed a winning amnesty bid for Luis Scola at three-years, $13.5 million.
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Suns win bidding for Luis Scola
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Suns Awarded Luis Scola On Amnesty Waivers
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The Suns have been awarded Luis Scola on the amnesty waivers.
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