MLP Announces Waiver Period 2: As the MLP gears up for the next phase of roster shuffling, the league has announced the pick order for Waiver Period 2, set to kick off with the Premier Division on Thursday, August 8 at Noon ET and followed by the Challenger Division on Friday, August 9, also starting at Noon ET. Picks will be made every 15 minutes, ramping up the strategic intrigue for teams across the league.
In notable trade news, the LA Mad Drops have strengthened their lineup by acquiring Anderson Scarpa and cash considerations from the Las Vegas Night Owls in exchange for Blaine Hovenier. This move highlights the ongoing roster adjustments as teams position themselves for the stretch run of the season.
The waiver process will use a comprehensive set of criteria to determine the selection order, addressing the variations in match play thus far:
- Points per Match – The primary determinant.
- Match Win Percentage – The first tiebreaker.
- Games Won Percentage – The secondary tiebreaker if needed.
Players Available for Selection Include:
- Replacements from MLP Kansas City.
- MLP contracted players currently unattached to a team.
- Non-contracted players, provided they secure a League contract before taking the court.
Premier Waiver Selection Order:
- Utah
- Columbus
- Arizona
- Orlando
- Carolina
- Los Angeles
- D.C.
- New York
- New Jersey
- Texas
- Dallas
- St. Louis
Challenger Waiver Selection Order:
- California
- Florida
- Bay Area
- Miami
- Chicago
- Atlanta
- Frisco
- Las Vegas
- SoCal
- Brooklyn
As teams prepare to make their moves, the coming days promise to be crucial in shaping the final rosters and the playoff landscape for the remainder of the season.
News in Brief: MLP Announces Waiver Period 2
MLP Waiver Period 2 is in talks as MLP has revealed the pick order for Waiver Period 2, with the Premier Division’s selections starting on August 8, 2024, at Noon ET, followed by the Challenger Division on August 9, 2024, also at Noon ET. Picks will occur every 15 minutes. In notable trades, the LA Mad Drops have acquired Anderson Scarpa and cash from the Las Vegas Night Owls in exchange for Blaine Hovenier.
The waiver order is based on points per match, match win percentage, and games won percentage. Available players include MLP Kansas City replacements, unattached MLP contracted players, and non-contracted players who secure a League contract. Premier and Challenger selection orders feature teams like Utah, Columbus, California, and Florida.
