The Spurs introduced they’ve waived guard Jamaree Bouyea on Sunday, exhibiting they’re nonetheless not carried out with their roster. Now there’s a two-way spot open for San Antonio to fill.
Bouyea was signed to a two-way deal final season by the Spurs after a stint in Portland and suited up for the massive staff solely thrice. The G League standout was part of San Antonio’s most up-to-date Summer time League squad and had a strong efficiency, averaging 11.8 factors, 3.6 assists, two rebounds and three steals in 24.3 minutes per recreation on 5 appearances in Las Vegas. He supplied some ball dealing with and playmaking when he noticed the ground with the Silver and Black however by no means managed to impress sufficient to be thought-about a critical candidate for a daily roster spot. Now, the Spurs and Bouyea have parted methods.
The choice to waive Bouyea opened up a two-way spot, as San Antonio at the moment solely has David Duke Jr. and Harrison Ingram utilizing up two of the three designated slots, in addition to an offseason spot that may be stuffed with a participant on a make-good deal. With coaching camp drawing nearer, waving a guard so as to add some dimension to a bunch that lacks inside gamers could possibly be the suitable play. The entrance workplace might fill the two-way spot rapidly however it will make extra sense to retain some roster flexibility and use a coaching camp deal so as to add somebody whereas conserving the two-way spot open for some time, probably saving it for whoever stands out in follow and preseason.
The Spurs will begin coaching camp later this month and can play their first preseason recreation on Oct. 7 towards the Thunder.
