The Suns have waived veteran wing Haywood Highsmith, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link), who previously reported that the team would retain Jamaree Bouyea as its 14th man and leave its 15th roster spot open at…
The Phoenix Suns have officially waived veteran wing Haywood Highsmith along with camp invitees Kennedy Chandler and Phillip Wheeler. Phoenix is retaining Jamaree Bouyea on a non-guaranteed contract as the 14th man, leaving its 15th standard roster spot open heading into the regular season.
Waiving Highsmith on his non-guaranteed minimum contract reportedly saves the Suns an estimated $16 million in payroll and repeater luxury tax penalties. Phoenix also has until Monday to potentially convert Duop Reath's Exhibit 10 deal to a two-way contract.
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