Macklin Is Victim Of Salary Cap

August 2, 2012 9:43 AM

ORLANDO, FL – JULY 13: Kyle Singler #25 and Vernon Macklin #20 of the Detroit Pistons talk against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2012 Air Tran Airways Orlando Pro Summer League on July 13, 2012 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

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F Vernon Macklin got caught in a numbers crunch and lost his roster spot. The Pistons declined to make a qualifying offer to the 6-10 Macklin, a 2011 second-rounder who played 23 games last season.

The Pistons thought Macklin could develop into a serviceable second-unit player, but when Jason Maxiell chose to stay rather than opt out of the final year of his contract, there was simply no room for him. Macklin played with Detroit’s summer league team in Orlando, averaging 4.4 points and 5.6 rebounds, and hopes to hook on with another NBA team rather than play overseas.

“I’m disappointed because obviously it would have been great for me and my family, but it’s just another obstacle for me,” he said. “I’ve just got to work harder and see it from there. I’m thankful for everything they did for me.”

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