That could reduce luxury tax payments or allow the Knicks to augment the roster with younger players down the road.
Thorn drafted Kenyon Martin, made a blockbuster deal for Jason Kidd and augmented the roster with late-round draft selections and bargain free-agent signings.
If the Yankees sign Giambi, all would be right in their world; they would have landed the most attractive free agent, a hitter who would clearly augment their roster.
If the Yanks acquire Surhoff or Burnitz, the pressure on them to win the World Series will build because they will have made many significant moves to augment a roster already loaded with stars.
If any of the 12 European-based national team players are unable to attend, Coach Bruce Arena will probably augment his roster with alternates and other players in the national team pool.
Warner, which is expected to be a co-financer of the "Warcraft" movie and to distribute it, has been hungry for new film series to augment a roster of high-budget fantasy and action franchises that include the Batman, Superman and Harry Potter films.
The Yankees have won two-thirds of their 24 games, and although they have not played all that well, they can afford to wait before determining what trades they need to make to augment their roster for the final months of the regular season and the postseason.
Stephenson also augments a roster already heavy on shooting guards with starter J.J. Redick and super sub Jamal Crawford.
Sweden and Finland also augmented their rosters with a few NHL and WHA players.
To start or augment such a roster, make a list of church-related colleges and universities in your region.
The Warriors, of course, are a different team this season — their roster augmented by the addition of Durant, their playoff run unencumbered by injuries or fatigue.
