The Toronto Raptors and middle Bruno Fernando amended his contract earlier than he made the opening night time roster. Fernando’s contract was set to turn into totally 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 staff or not. Had the veteran massive man not agreed to the pushed-back assured date, the Raptors would have waived him.
This provides Toronto a bit extra leeway with the roster, as issues develop. With a number of gamers out as a consequence of damage, the Raptors will not be on the hook for a completely assured wage, ought to they should make a roster transfer.