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Nets Waive Whitehead and Timme; Roster Competition Intensifies

10/14/2025

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The Brooklyn Nets waived Dariq Whitehead and Drew Timme on October 13, 2025.
Dariq Whitehead, the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, averaged 5.7 points in 20 games last season due to injuries and competition.
Drew Timme, who signed a multi-year deal in March, averaged 12.1 points and 7.2 rebounds in nine games last season.
The Nets now have 16 players on standard contracts and are $161K above the minimum salary floor, with Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson competing for the final roster spot.

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The Brooklyn Nets waived Dariq Whitehead and Drew Timme on October 13, 2025.
Dariq Whitehead, the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, averaged 5.7 points in 20 games last season due to injuries and competition.
Drew Timme, who signed a multi-year deal in March, averaged 12.1 points and 7.2 rebounds in nine games last season.
The Nets now have 16 players on standard contracts and are $161K above the minimum salary floor, with Tyrese Martin and Jalen Wilson competing for the final roster spot.