The move doesn't necessarily mean Bayless won't be back in Toronto or that the team has given up his Bird Rights. However, it appeared that to fit the reported deals for
Landry Fields and
Kyle Lowry under the cap, the Raptors would need to either move
Jose Calderon (by trade or amnesty) or renounce Bayless. If the Raps decide to renounce Bayless, they would give up his Bird Rights, greatly reducing their chances of re-signing him.
In 31 games for the Raptors in 2011/12, Bayless averaged 11.4 points and 3.8 assists in 22.7 minutes per game.
