The Hawks are hanging onto forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, guaranteeing his salary for the rest of the 2021-22 season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The decision assures Luwawu-Cabarrot of his full $1,939,350 salary, which counts against Atlanta’s cap for $1,669,178.
After two seasons in Brooklyn, Luwawu-Cabarrot signed a one-year, minimum-salary deal with the Hawks in September. He has appeared in 24 games so far, averaging 4.5 points and 1.5 rebounds on .387/.381/.813 shooting in 13.9 minutes per contest. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2022.
Here are more updates on salary guarantees:
- According to Scotto, Pacers forward Oshae Brissett has survived Friday’s salary-guarantee deadline and is assured of receiving his $1,701,593 salary. Brissett has emerged as a three-and-D piece in Indiana’s rotation since joining the team last April, registering 8.2 points and 4.5 rebounds with a .399 three-point percentage in 49 total games (20.7 minutes) across parts of two seasons. The club holds a $1.85M option on him for next season.
- The Cavaliers are retaining center Ed Davis and guaranteeing his salary, per Scotto. Davis isn’t playing much for Cleveland, logging just 112 total minutes across 12 games so far, but he’s considered a strong veteran presence in the locker room. His salary is $2,641,691, while his cap hit is $1,669,178.
- The Bucks are guaranteeing Wesley Matthews‘ salary for 2021-22, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Milwaukee decided to move on from DeMarcus Cousins this week, but it will hang onto Matthews, who signed a minimum-salary contract with the team last month. Matthews is on the books for a $1,237,494 cap hit and is earning a $1,958,495 salary.
- Timberwolves wing Jaylen Nowell has received a rest-of-season guarantee, according to Dane Moore of Blue Wire Pods. Nowell, whose $1,782,621 salary and equivalent cap hit are now locked in, is averaging 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24 games (13.8 minutes) for Minnesota so far this season. The Wolves will have to make a decision this summer on his $1.93M team option for 2022-23.
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