8:50pm: The Nets have officially waived Bembry, according to a team press release.
4:25pm: The Nets are waiving veteran swingman DeAndre’ Bembry, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter).
Brooklyn was required to cut a player today in order to complete the team’s blockbuster deal with the Sixers. The Nets are acquiring three players – Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, and Andre Drummond – in that trade and only sending out two (James Harden and Paul Millsap).
Bembry, 27, has played well for Brooklyn in 2021/22, beginning the season on a partially guaranteed contract and earning a full guarantee based on his strong performance. In 48 games (19.8 MPG), he has averaged 5.8 PPG and 3.2 RPG on .568/.417/.600 shooting while providing defensive versatility.
Bembry will likely draw interest around the league as a free agent, or even before he clears waivers, since any team could claim his one-year, minimum-salary contract using a minimum salary exception. If Bembry goes unclaimed, Brooklyn will be on the hook for his full $1,669,178 cap hit.
Claim this man. Can fit on any team.
For real man this is a bad move by Brooklyn, defensive versatility is so valuable
I wouldn’t have hated if he was added to the deal.
I’m somewhat shocked they cut him after guaranteeing his contract. He had flashes this season and will be picked up by someone.
He could be a de facto third player in the deal for the Sixers.
Bembry was a good soldier last season, Raptors should claim him. As much as Champagnie has been a revelation, converting his two-way contract can wait. Flynn should have been thrown into the TY deal but even Spurs know he’s just a dime a dozen GLeaguer.
How is Champagnie a revelation Joe? He averages 8 minutes and 2.5 points a game.
Would have taken him.
Should’ve thrown him in the Sixers deal.
So everyone know Ben is headed to Bklyn.
About the time. Hope he’s in shape. It’s going to a fun East race.
link to nypost.com
Yes everyone knows. Not sure why you felt the need to tell us again lol
Celtics?
Lakers ?
Jazz ?
Celtics are a great spot for him
Great fit for the pelicans who are said to be looking for a defensive wing