The Brooklyn Nets requested waivers on forward James Johnson Thursday afternoon. By waiving the veteran forward, the team has opened a standard roster spot which the team will use on two-way wing, Kessler Edwards. The rookie will be signed to a standard NBA contract and will be eligible for postseason play.
Without the standard deal, Edwards would have been ineligible to play in the post-season, play-in tournament included. Under NBA rules, two-ways cannot play beyond the regular season. Teams have to submit their 15-man post-season rosters by Monday at 3:00 p.m.
Edwards, who was drafted No.