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Why the Trail Blazers and Other NBA Teams Don’t Just Waive Bad Contracts

The Portland Trail Blazers need talent and they need to save money. They’re north of the NBA luxury tax line, south of contention. In the midst of this dilemma, a couple contracts stick out like sore thumbs. If the Blazers could quietly drop 2-3 players off the roster, they’d end up with a lower bill and a little more flexibility to make improvements. Can they do it? That’s the subject of today’s Blazer’s Edge Mailbag question.

Good Afternoon, Dave,

If a team decides to buyout a player or players, do they still count against the team’s cap until their contract expires?