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
In a financially-driven move, the Heat released swingman Rodney McGruder on Sunday, less than two hours after he played 22 minutes of a critical loss to the Toronto Raptors.
The Heat made the move hoping another team would claim his expiring contract worth $1.5 million this season. If another team claims him off waivers, Miami would avoid paying a luxury tax this season – which has become a priority with the Heat facing long playoff odds.