A former first-round pick is ineligible to participate in the playoffs.

The Utah Jazz are set to release Otto Porter Jr., who won't be able to join any team's playoff roster this season.

Porter, acquired from the Toronto Raptors at the trade deadline, has been absent from the team recently.



According to the buyout deadline, a player can be waived by a team and still remain eligible to play in the postseason, but this must be done before March 1st.


As a result, Porter's release renders him ineligible. His future plans remain uncertain.

Source : Twitter
Source : Real GM