Sometimes, it’s the moves NBA teams don’t make that reveal everything. On a related note: The Miami Heat’s decision not to waive Terry Rozier is incredibly telltale.
One of the league’s lesser-discussed deadlines has officially come to pass. As of Saturday, August 30, teams can no longer waive players, and then stretch their salaries across multiple seasons. Technically, the deadline to do this is September 1, but you must also leave a 48-hour cushion for any dispatched contracts to officially clear waivers.
To be sure, stretching Rozier never once seemed like Miami’s most likely plan.