Lajae Jones is off the Golden State Warriors roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, per the team's official roster. The move follows a report the same day that he signed with an Italian team.
The move
Lajae Jones, a 22-year-old rookie guard-forward, is off the Golden State Warriors roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, according to the team's official roster. The move follows a Monday, Sept. 21 report from Emiliano Carchia, "Lajae Jones Signs With Italian Team," carried at 50 percent confidence. The roster change has not been tied to any other transaction.
The money
Jones's contract is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing by a day. The Warriors carry a payroll of $223.3 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron. The cap is set at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Jones has no NBA line from last season. Golden State's perimeter and wing rotation last season ran through Stephen Curry (30.9 minutes, 26.6 points), Jimmy Butler III (31.1 minutes, 20.0 points), Brandin Podziemski (28.5 minutes, 13.8 points), Draymond Green (27.5 minutes, 8.4 points), Moses Moody (25.7 minutes, 12.1 points), Jonathan Kuminga (23.8 minutes, 12.1 points) and De'Anthony Melton (23.0 minutes, 12.3 points). The Warriors carry 21 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Lajae Jones still with the Warriors?
No. He is off the Golden State Warriors roster as of Monday, Sept. 21, per the team's official roster.
Was there a report ahead of the roster change?
Yes. Emiliano Carchia reported on Monday, Sept. 21, that Jones signed with an Italian team, at 50 percent confidence.
What was his contract worth?
It is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Where do the Warriors stand on the cap?
They carry a payroll of $223.3 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, over the second apron of $221.7 million. The cap is $165.0 million, the tax line $200.4 million and the first apron $209.0 million.