The salary for the minimum is pennies. And those pennies start to add up. With Redd out, Gadzuric on the roster, and the big guy they got in the 76ers deal, they are effectively at 11 guys. How many players do you think play a night? Maybe 10 max, all if it's a blowout. There's no need for 15 guys since they're not going to play. Boston has 14, Atlanta has 13, Dallas has 13, Denver has 13, Los Angeles has 13, Orlando has 13, Phoenix has 13 and Utah has 13. How are all of these contending teams managing without a full roster?!?! Couldn't they just pick someone up if that happens? Yes. It really makes no sense to pick up a guy unless you have the intention of playing him. I don't know if they plan on playing whoever they sign, but it's a waste of money if they don't play him.