Final cuts looming

Opening-night rosters are due Oct. 29, but look for two cuts to be made Thursday to get the team to the 15-man limit. The Thursday afternoon deadline allows enough time for players to clear waivers and not count against the salary cap.

Free agents Darvin Ham and Jared Newson are still with the team, along with the 15 that have guaranteed deals. Avery Johnson was asked several times tonight if guaranteed contracts will figure into the equation. He didn’t tip his hand or change his chorus.

“We’re going to try to put together the best 15 men on the roster that we possibly can,” Johnson repeated time and again.