Von Wafer wasn’t waived like Mike Harris and D.J. Strawberry, with the ageless Dikembe Mutombo being re-signed to add depth at center. The Houston Rockets will apparently go with two shorter pivotmen behind 7’5" Yao Ming (i.e., 6’6" Chuck Hayes & 6’7" Joey Dorsey), who make up for their lack of size with stout defense.

Furthermore, with Tracy McGrady, Brent Barry, and Luther Head ahead of Wafer at shooting guard, it’s hard to envision him getting any playing time whatsoever. Instead of suiting up for games, I expect that Wafer will be sitting in street clothes next to the washed-up Steve Francis. That, however, is an easy way to earn $826,269.