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?