Knicks, Sixers And 6 Other NBA Teams Waive Players

NBA teams are continuing to trim their rosters ahead of the start of the 2026-27 regular season, with eight franchises announcing a fresh round of player cuts as the October 20 opening night approaches.

The latest transactions involve 13 players across the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz.

Teams must finalize their regular-season rosters before the October 19 deadline, with a maximum of 15 players on standard contracts and three additional two-way spots. Training camp contracts allow franchises to evaluate extra players before making their final decisions.

Here is a complete list of the latest reported waivers.

– Atlanta Hawks: Giorgi Bezhanishvili

– Brooklyn Nets: Ben Humrichous

– Charlotte Hornets: Wyatt Fricks, DaJuan Gordon

– Dallas Mavericks: Jorge Diaz-Graham

– Los Angeles Clippers: Fletcher Loyer

– New York Knicks: Ochai Agbaji, Tony Bradley, Drew Eubanks

– Philadelphia 76ers: Duke Miles, Saint Thomas

– Utah Jazz: Taylor Funk, Chance Moore

The Knicks made the most notable cuts, parting ways with three players who have varying degrees of professional experience. Ochai Agbaji, a former first-round pick, appeared in 62 games with the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets last season, averaging 5.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists. His production represented a big decline from his previous campaign, when he averaged 10.4 points and shot 39.9 % from three-point range with the Raptors.

Tony Bradley also brought NBA experience, averaging 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds across 41 appearances for the Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks.

Meanwhile, Drew Eubanks averaged 5.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 42 games with the Sacramento Kings and shot 59.6 % from the field. Eubanks reportedly suffered a torn pectoral muscle, which is a serious physical setback, and that could be one of the main reasons the Knicks waived him.

The Sixers also waived two players with different developmental backgrounds. Duke Miles averaged 16.1 points, 4.5 assists, and 2.6 steals during his final college season at Vanderbilt, while Saben Thomas averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists with the Delaware Blue Coats in the G League.

The Hornets also released two players, including Dijon Gordon, who averaged 12.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 34 G League appearances with Greensboro last season. Wyatt Fricks, meanwhile, averaged 15.7 points and 5.7 rebounds during his final college season at Marshall.

The Clippers waived Fletcher Loyer, who had an impressive senior season at Purdue, where he averaged 14.1 points and shot 43.2 percent from three-point range. The Mavericks released Jorge Diaz-Graham, who averaged 6.0 points and 3.6 rebounds at Oregon State last season.

The Brooklyn Nets parted ways with Ben Humrichous, who averaged 5.8 points and 3.9 rebounds during his final college season. The Hawks waived Giorgi Bezhanishvili after the forward averaged 13.8 points and 7.3 rebounds with the Windy City Bulls in the G League.

Finally, the Utah Jazz released Taylor Funk and Chance Moore. Funk averaged 11.3 points and 4.4 rebounds with the San Diego Clippers, while Moore averaged 10.6 points and 5.8 rebounds during his final college season at West Virginia.

Although these players have been waived, their professional opportunities are not over. Some could eventually join G League teams, while others may attract interest from franchises seeking additional depth, or they might also get chances in overseas leagues.

For NBA teams, these transactions are a very routine part of roster construction rather than necessarily an indication that every released player has performed poorly. With opening night approaching, franchises must balance established veterans, promising prospects, and financial flexibility while determining which players deserve the final roster spots.

The latest cuts are unlikely to be the last, as teams across the league continue making difficult decisions before the regular season starts.