Sharife Cooper is no longer on Washington's roster, a move detected from the official roster on Monday, Sept. 21. No report had flagged a move in advance.
The move
Cooper, 25, leaves the Washington Wizards roster. The change was picked up from the official roster on Monday, Sept. 21, with no report logged ahead of it. He is now off the roster, and no destination is announced. Cooper is entering his third season after two years in the league.
The money
Cooper's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, so his cap figure is unavailable for now. Washington carries $191.5M in payroll across 14 contracts for 2026-27, above the $165.0M cap but below the $200.4M tax line, and under both the $209.0M first apron and the $221.7M second apron.
The fit
Cooper played 41 games last season, averaging 17.1 minutes, 8.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Washington's backcourt last season was led by CJ McCollum at 30.9 minutes and 18.8 points, with Bub Carrington at 27.7 minutes and 10.7 points and Alondes Williams at 25.2 minutes and 11.0 points. The Wizards' roster now stands at 18 players, 15 standard plus 3 two-way.
Where is Sharife Cooper headed next?
Not announced. He is off the Wizards roster with no destination listed.
Was Cooper's departure reported in advance?
No report was logged ahead of the roster change.
What is Cooper's new contract worth?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
What did Cooper average last season?
In 2025-26 he played 41 games, averaging 17.1 minutes, 8.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists.