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According to John Canzano of the Oregonian, the Portland Trail Blazers consider to buy out their three times all-star guard Brandon Roy to create an additional $15M in cap relief next season.

The Oregonia‘s John Canzano reports:

This is different than the last round of amnesty, which didn’t give the cap relief. And if true, it would likely allow Portland to strongly consider releasing three-time All-Star Brandon Roy, creating an additional $15 million in cap relief next season. The Blazers need a general manager in the chair now if they’re going to fully maximize the advantages of making such a powerful play.

Roy can still play. But he’s not the cornerstone player that he once was. I’m not ready to give up on the guy as an NBA player. He can still help someone in the league win games, but if the Blazers can get full cap relief on his maximum-contract salary, well, it’s a painful move that must be made.