In efforts to creep closer to the luxury tax line, the Boston Celtics waived Rodney Purvis, a guard who was acquired after a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder last week involving Abdel Nader.
Sources: The Celtics have waived guard Rodney Purvis, who was acquired last week in trade sending Abdel Nader to Oklahoma City.
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Instead of outright waiving Nader before his contract guarantee date, the Celtics maneuvered this trade which will help them inch closer to dipping below the luxury tax line.