No surprise, but Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Nets will waive Marcus Thornton, which would open a roster spot for Brooklyn.
The Brooklyn Nets plan to waive Marcus Thornton, league sources tell @TheVertical. Thornton was part of trade with Washington today.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 23, 2017
Thornton, who played for the Nets in 2013-14, is working on an expiring contract, a $980,000 vets minimum deal. The 6’4” Thornton had a reputation as instant offense during most of his career, but his minutes have dropped off. This season, the 29-year-old has averaged 6.