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Nets Waive Dariq Whitehead and Drew Timme in Roster Trim Before Opener

Whitehead’s $3.26 million is now dead money; Timme remains a candidate for Brooklyn’s final two-way slot.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 11: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots the ball as he is defended by Drew Timme #26 of the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on April 11, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Brooklyn Nets forward Dariq Whitehead runs back up the court during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Albert Pena)
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Oct 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Dariq Whitehead (0) in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Brooklyn now lists 16 players on standard contracts, sits above the NBA’s minimum salary floor, and must reach 15 before the Oct. 22 season opener.
  • Whitehead, the No. 22 pick in 2023, was slowed by multiple lower‑leg surgeries and has appeared in 22 NBA games across two seasons.
  • Waiving Whitehead creates a guaranteed cap hit for 2025–26, and his 2026–27 team option will be declined if he clears waivers.
  • Timme’s 2025–26 salary was fully non‑guaranteed after a strong Long Island run and a nine‑game Nets stint averaging 12.1 points and 7.2 rebounds.
  • Jalen Wilson, who holds a partial guarantee, and Tyrese Martin, on a non‑guaranteed deal, are viewed as leading contenders for the final standard roster spot.