What It Means:

Not the best way to celebrate your 32nd birthday. If Tolliver were on the roster past June 1, the Kings would have fully guaranteed his salary for next season. By cutting him on Thursday, the team saves some money and can stretch out the $2 million they still owe him. Tolliver is now a free agent and will likely find his way on a roster next season as a reserve stretch four.

Tolliver averaged 7.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 three-pointers in 22.8 minutes per game while posting a -1.7 nERD rating last season.