Jan 11, 2020; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward PJ Tucker (17) walks off the court after an apparent injury during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Portland Trail Blazers may need to use their last roster spot to help cover for injuries. The buyout market is usually a great place every year where teams can pick up guys on one-year deals, or the last year of their contracts.
Usually, if a player is unhappy, or if they aren’t in the team’s rotation, their contract can be amended slightly and then cut from the team.