The Toronto Raptors and heart Bruno Fernando amended his contract earlier than he made the opening night time roster. Fernando’s contract was set to change into absolutely assured on opening night time. That was amended to turning into assured on the league-wide date of January 10.
This was reportedly the distinction in Fernando making the crew or not. Had the veteran huge man not agreed to the pushed-back assured date, the Raptors would have waived him.
This offers Toronto a bit extra leeway with the roster, as issues develop. With a number of gamers out as a result of harm, the Raptors will not be on the hook for a completely assured wage, ought to they should make a roster transfer.
