Overview

• Dariq Whitehead’s $3,262,560 salary for 2025–26 is fully guaranteed, and his 2026–27 team option is expected to be declined if he clears waivers.
• Drew Timme was on a fully non‑guaranteed deal, so his release carries no cap hit, and he could be brought back on a two‑way contract if he is not claimed.
• After the moves, the Nets carry 16 standard contracts, with Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin vying for the final slot on non‑guaranteed or partially guaranteed deals.
• Waiving Whitehead places Brooklyn about $16,000 above the NBA’s minimum salary floor, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks.
• NBA rules require teams to be at 15 standard contracts by Oct. 20, with Brooklyn’s regular‑season opener set for Oct. 22.