The only reason I could think is that Leuer and Jordan had unguaranteed contracts and Brockman had a guaranteed one, but I'm not sure if it's true.
Well we can always sign him next year for a $25 million contract for 3 years next year when he comes into his own! :grin:
Neither player could have been traded until later this year. Keeping the other guys help as filler trash on the trade to Orlando.
Leuer is 6-11 and has proven he can give solid minutes at C. The only partially guaranteed contracts are Livingston and Smith.
Assuming you're right about the partial guarantees, this makes a lot of sense. They will both likely be picked up off waivers and didn't have a chance of playing in Houston. Good for the players and good for the organization.
David Weiner @BimaThug Rockets waive Jon Leuer & Jerome Jordan. Those upset by losing Leuer: his contract would have become fully guaranteed if not waived today.
The Rockets will make more cuts...some of the players that are remaining for now are going to be a part of a package (expiring deals) in order for the Rockets to make a deal. Might as well give a chance for players that may actually be useful for a bench...rathering than cutting a player before the season starts...Morey is giving these players a chance...
To those wondering why Jon Leuer: Leuer was non-guaranteed, and could not be traded as part of a package until August 27th. As he makes the minimum, his contract was really untradeable aside from another player in the same position, or for a 2nd round pick which I guess Morey couldn't find a taker amongst the teams with cap space. Not to mention he would have been guaranteed after today (thanks Bima).
I wonder if this tells us something about Livingston (Team Option). If he's healthy, he can be a very good PG off the bench.
