Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reflects on the impact of Rodney McGruder this season after the Heat beats Knicks 110 - 87 on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. By
The Heat is officially not a luxury-tax team.
The Clippers claimed wing player Rodney McGruder and his expiring contract worth $1.5 million off waivers before Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline. McGruder was released by the Heat on Sunday following its loss in Toronto.
With the Clippers claiming McGruder, the Heat avoids paying a luxury tax this season, which has become a priority with Miami facing long playoff odds entering Tuesday’s game against Philadelphia.