The remainder, per league rules, would have had to be paid if he was on the roster after 5 p.m. Brown has seen limited action in five NBA seasons, never appearing in more than 29 games since he was drafted 52nd by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2013. By waiving him, the Raptors — deep into the league’s luxury tax — save a small amount of money and buy some flexibility. Toronto’s roster now stands at 15 players, with 13 guaranteed contracts plus a pair of two-way deals: Chris Boucher and Jordan Loyd. NBA teams can play for up to two weeks with a 13-man roster, but have to carry the minimum 14 after that.

Source: thestar January 07, 2019 19:07 UTC