#NBA Trail Blazers Waive Brandon Roy With Amnesty Clause

Brandon Roy’s NBA career is over. And now, so is his cap hold on the Trail Blazers. The Blazers informed Roy’s agent Thursday that they will be exercising the amnesty clause on Roy, waiving him and removing his remaining $68 million from their books.

Roy announced his retirement last week due to his ongoing issues with knee injuries. The amnesty clause means Roy will still be paid his contract amount, unless otherwise negotiated with the Blazers under the terms of his retirement. The release of Roy makes room on the cap for the Blazers to sign Jamal Crawford to add to their backcourt.

LaMarcus Aldridge actively recruited Crawford, who’s from the Northwest, all summer during the lockout.

Roy ends his career with career averages of 19 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.

WRITTEN BY Matt Moore & FULL STORY HERE