Tomorrow is opening day for the NBA 2016-17 season, but today was extremely busy around the league as organizations faced the deadline for teams to get their rosters down to 15 players each. It came right down to the wire for a few former University of Kentucky players, and by 5:00pm ET, they had either earned coveted spots, or had been waived. Here’s a review of the current status of each former Wildcat in the NBA, along with contract information collected from rotoworld.com and en.hispanosnba.com.
Aaron Harrison: Made the Charlotte Hornets. Non-Guaranteed for 2016-17, Qualifying Offer in 2017-18.
Alex Poythress: Waived from the Indiana Pacers on October 17. Was guaranteed through 2016-17.
Andrew Harrison: On contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Guaranteed through 2017-18, Non-Guaranteed in 2018-19, Qualifying Offer for 2019-20.
Anthony Davis: On contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Guaranteed through 2019-20, Player Option for 2020-21.
Archie Goodwin: Waived from the Phoenix Suns on October 24. Was guaranteed through 2016-17 and had a qualifying offer in 2017-18.
Brandon Knight: On contract with the Phoenix Suns. Guaranteed through 2019-20, Unrestricted Free Agent for 2020-21.
DeAndre Liggins: Made the Cleveland Cavaliers. Non-Guaranteed for 2016-17, Team Option in 2017-18.
DeMarcus Cousins: On contract with the Sacramento Kings. Guaranteed through 2017-18, Unrestricted Free Agent for 2018-19.
Devin Booker: On contract with the Phoenix Suns. Guaranteed through 2016-17, Team Option 2017-18 & 2018-19, Qualifying Offer in 2019-20.
Enes Kanter: On contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Guaranteed through 2017-18, Player Option in 2018-19.
Eric Bledsoe: On contract with the Phoenix Suns. Guaranteed through 2018-19, Unrestricted Free Agent for 2019-20.
Jamal Murray: On contract with the Denver Nuggets. Guaranteed through 2019-20, Qualifying Offer in 2020-21.
James Young: Made the Boston Celtics. Guaranteed through 2016-17, Team Option 2017-18, Qualifying Offer in 2018-19.
Jodie Meeks: On contract with the Orlando Magic. Guaranteed through 2016-17, Unrestricted Free Agent for 2017-18.
John Wall: On contract with the Washington Wizards. Guaranteed through 2018-19, Unrestricted Free Agent for 2019-20.
Julius Randle: On contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Guaranteed in 2016-17, Team Option 2017-18, Qualifying Offer in 2018-19.
Karl-Anthony Towns: On contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Guaranteed through 2017-18, Team Option 2018-19 (exercised on October 23), Qualifying Offer in 2019-20.
Kyle Wiltjer: On contract with the Houston Rockets. Partial Guarantee in 2016-17, Non-Guaranteed in 2017-18, Qualifying Offer in 2018-19.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist: On contract with the Charlotte Hornets. Guaranteed through 2018-19, Qualifying Offer in 2019-20.
Nerlens Noel: On contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Guaranteed through 2016-17, Qualifying Offer in 2017-18.
Patrick Patterson: On contract with the Toronto Raptors. Guaranteed through 2016-17, Unrestricted Free Agent for 2017-18.
Rajon Rondo: On contract with the Chicago Bulls. Guaranteed in 2016-17, Non-Guaranteed in 2017-18.
Skal Labissiere: On contract with the Sacramento Kings. Guaranteed through 2017-18, Team Option 2018-19 & 2019-20, Qualifying Offer in 2020-21.
Terrence Jones: On contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Guaranteed through 2016-17, Unrestricted Free Agent for 2017-18.
Trey Lyles: On contract with the Utah Jazz. Guaranteed through 2016-17, Team Option in 2017-18 & 2018-19, Qualifying Offer in 2019-20.
Tyler Ulis: On contract with the Phoenix Suns. Guaranteed through 2017-18, Non-Guaranteed in 2018-19 & 2019-20.
Willie Cauley-Stein: On contract with the Sacramento Kings. Guaranteed through 2016-17, Team Option 2017-18 & 2018-19, Qualifying Offer in 2019-20.