The Phoenix Suns waived Abdel Nader to complete a trade deadline deal with the Washington Wizards. The Suns acquired Aaron Holiday via the Dario Saric Disabled Player Exception before the deadline.

Because that exception is a cap exception and not a roster exception, Phoenix had to waive a player to fit Holiday on the roster. Given Nader's long-term absence due to injury, he was the choice.

Phoenix will carry $2 million in dead money for Nader for the remainder of this season. If Nader is claimed off waivers, that amount will come off of Phoenix's books.

The Suns also early-terminated the 10-day hardship contract for Justin Jackson, as a part of the deadline moves.