Warriors Waive 3 Players to Trim Roster Down to 18 for Season

The Golden State Warriors waived guard Dalen Terry, forward Tyler Burton, and forward Alex Toohey, reducing the team roster to 18 players ahead of the regular season.

Golden State Waives Three Players Prior to Deadline

The roster adjustments occurred as the franchise evaluates personnel ahead of the league’s roster submission cutoff. Teams must finalize their active lists by Monday, October 19, at 23:00 Italian time, which corresponds to 14:00 Pacific Daylight Time, according to Sportando.

Among the departing players, Dalen Terry represented the most notable cut from the training camp group. Hoops Wire reported that Terry played on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract after joining the organization in August. The 24-year-old guard appeared in five preseason games, averaging 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals in 14 minutes per appearance. The Chicago Bulls selected Terry with the 18th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and he subsequently spent time with the New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers before arriving in Golden State.

Preseason Performance and Roster Implications

Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that Terry could potentially begin the upcoming campaign with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the G League, as the organization holds a favorable view of his development. His release also alters the competitive landscape for remaining roster spots. Hoops Wire noted that Brandon Williams stands to benefit from the move, as his non-guaranteed contract provides the front office with financial and roster flexibility.

Tyler Burton joined the Warriors on October 11 and logged five minutes of playing time during Friday’s preseason matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Alex Toohey signed with the team on September 9, appearing in four preseason games off the bench. Toohey averaged 2.5 points, 0.8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block in 8.1 minutes per contest.

October Nineteenth Roster Submission Deadline

With 18 players remaining under contract, management faces final decisions before Monday’s league deadline. The franchise must reduce the group further to meet regular-season roster limits before tip-off arrives.