National Basketball Association

Rockets use amnesty on Scola

Published Jul. 13, 2012 1:00 a.m. ET

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The Houston Rockets have waived forward Luis Scola using the amnesty clause, clearing more salary space with a major move in mind.

The one-time provision allows Scola to leave without his remaining contract counting against the team's salary cap or luxury tax. Scola is due to make about $21 million over the next three seasons.

A fan favorite in Houston, the 6-foot-9 Scola averaged 14.5 points and 7.7 rebounds in five seasons with the Rockets.

The Rockets have torn apart their 2011-12 roster as they reportedly push Orlando to send them All-Star center Dwight Howard. Cutting Scola would allow Houston to absorb multiple undesirable contracts from Orlando in a potential deal.