Quote Originally Posted by sooner88 View Post
Thunder and Patterson have agreed to a buyout for $5.7 million of the final season of his contract, allowing him to become a free agent, according to Wojnarowski. The veteran stretch-four intends to sign with the LA Clippers upon clearing waivers.
Not sure I understand the wisdom of buying out a player for full contract amount. Doesn’t help the salary cap does it? It’s just paying a player to not have them. What am I missing?