Around the NBA, teams made their final roster decisions before the NBA’s deadline for waiving non-guaranteed contracts. After today, any remaining players will incur a salary cap charge. Many of the players waived are journeymen, but some are familiar names, and a few are former Trail Blazers.
Nassir Little waived by Miami Heat. Traded by the Blazers a year ago as part of the deal that sent Jusuf Nurkic to Phoenix and Toumari Camara and Deandre Ayton to Portland, Little was waived by the Suns in August, and had joined Miami’s training camp.
Kevin Knox II waived by Golden State Warriors. Knox participated in 2023’s training camp with the Blazers, being waived in October before signing with the Detroit Pistons. After a deadline trade, he was waived by the Jazz in February, and returns to free agency after a stint in Golden States training camp.
Mac McClung signs two-way contract with Orlando Magic. The former NBA Slam Dunk champion returns to the league.
Lonnie Walker IV waived by Boston Celtics. The former Spurs player was waived by the Celtics in favor of keeping roster flexibility.
Killian Hayes waived by the Brooklyn Nets. The 2020 Draft 7th pick was ineligible for a two-way contract, and will join the Nets’ G League team.
Landry Shamet waived by the New York Knicks. Shamet suffered an injury, and may rejoin the Knicks after completing rehab.
You can see the full list of today’s transactions at the NBA’s official transaction tracker.
The Portland Trail Blazers currently have a full roster of 15 players, plus three players on two-way contracts, so no waivers are expected today. The team did pick up the team options for Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson, and Kris Murray this morning.
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