Bacot, Ryan, Little, and Nance all waived as NBA teams trim rosters

Posted Oct 19, 2024
Four Tar Heels were waived on a tough day for UNC alums in the NBA as teams work toward reducing their rosters to 14 players. The Memphis Grizzlies waived Armando Bacot, and the Oklahoma City Thunder waived Cormac Ryan after they both had signed Exhibit 10 contracts. In addition, Miami waived Nassir Little and Cleveland waived Pete Nance. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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