Heat waive Griffin and Hamilton, get roster to 15

October 26, 2013 6:46 PMAP - Sports バーナー2.0

MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Heat waived forward Eric Griffin and center Justin Hamilton on Saturday, moves that get the two-time defending NBA champions' roster down to 15 players.

Both were signed by the Heat in September to deals that gave them a chance to make the team in training camp, and they lasted with the team for the entirety of the preseason schedule.

Griffin appeared in seven preseason games, averaging 1.7 points in 6.1 minutes.

Hamilton averaged 2.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in five preseason games.

Miami opens its season on Tuesday night at home against Chicago. The Heat will raise their championship banner and get the rings commemorating last season's title in a pregame ceremony.

Raptors waive Carlos Morais, Chris Wright

October 26, 2013 8:43 PMAP - Sports バーナー2.0アイアン

TORONTO (AP) -- The Toronto Raptors waived guard Carlos Morais and forward Chris Wright on Sarturday to trim their roster to 15.

Morais had six points in 21 minutes in three preseason games, and Wright had 10 points and six rebounds in 26 minutes in five outings.

The Raptors will open the regular season Wednesday night at home against Boston.