Teams in the NBA over the years ensured that the 15 spots on their roster have the best of the best possible in terms of talent, skill, and experience. The NBA also manages the team’s fiscal requirements by having a cap. Trading and waiving can take place, as a team sees fit. Recently, the shocking news of a San Antonio Spurs player getting waived has been making headlines.

The No. 12 pick in the 2021 NBA draft, Joshua Primo, was a rising star. The guard has been waived without an explanation from the franchise. CEO RC Buford’s statement doesn’t give much clarity or reasons as to why they took such a decision. “It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua,” Buford said.

Fans are shocked at the sudden news and the press release by the San Antonio Spurs. Many assume that he must have done something that put him in a compromising spot, forcing the team’s hand in waiving him. Other reports claim he’s stepping away to focus on his mental health.

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

The Spurs organization also clarified that they would no longer comment on the decision on a public platform. This was quite evident when head coach Gregg Popovich said that the statement was his word as well.

Spurs take a sudden decision

Despite his multiple minor injuries, nobody in the NBA world could have predicted the sudden fall of the 19-year-old.

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Fans around the world debated what could have gone wrong for the Spurs to have to take a decision. In the past, other players from different teams have been suspended, fined, or sidelined if their behavior was not up to the standard. Waiving was always seen as the last resort. This piqued a lot of people’s interest. Fans will likely continue to speculate what happened for a long time to come now.

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Getting waived means that the team has released the player before his contract expired. Although the team still pays the player the guaranteed money, a roster spot has now opened up for the team.

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What do you think could be the reason behind Joshua Primo getting waived by the Spurs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.