The Nets have waived veteran big man Luis Scola, the team announced today in a press release. The move, which opens up a spot on Brooklyn’s roster, will allow Scola to retain playoff eligibility if he joins a new team, since he was waived prior to March 1.
“We appreciate everything Luis has done for our team this year,” GM Sean Marks said in a statement (Twitter link). “His approach and dedication to the game will continue to serve as lasting models for our young players. While we would have loved for Luis to be with us for the remainder of the season, we felt that he deserved the opportunity to contribute to a playoff contender.”
Scola, who will turn 37 in April, inked a one-year, $5.5MM deal with the Nets last summer. In 36 games this season, his numbers are not far off his career averages on a per-minute basis. However, he has played a career-low 12.8 minutes per contest, resulting in career worsts in several other categories, including PPG (5.1) and RPG (3.9).
As Bobby Marks of The Vertical explains (via Twitter), Scola’s $5.5MM contract featured $500K in incentives which will be removed from his cap charge. Assuming Scola clears waivers, he’ll be free to sign with any team, while the Nets will be on the hook for his salary.
It remains to be seen how Brooklyn will use its newly-opened roster spot, but adding a young player on a 10-day contract would make sense.
Scola- Rockets, Spurs, Memphis, Bulls, Pacers
Matt Barnes- Rockets, Hawks, Pacers, Spurs, Clips, Grizz
Terrence Jones–Hornets, Heat, Bucks, Blazers
Marcus Thorton–Rockets, Thunder, Pistons
Brandon Jennings–Wizards, Thunder, Hawks
Mike Scott- Pacers, Wizards, Rockets, Thunder
Sullinger– Hornets, Rockets, Spurs, Hawks,
Maybe will get one of those right….Thoughts?
Isn’t Sullinger out for season
No
Were you doing career cause Barnes played for the Lakers too
no, he was doing where these newly released veterans might sign
He’s talking about which teams these guys will sign with
Scola is a solid backup reserve for our bench and sullinger wants alot of playing time…we can sign scola for vets minimum…he be a good fit for the spurs now that he has that vet experience…