Jamarion Sharp is off the LA Clippers' roster as of Friday, September 25, per the team's official roster. The move follows a Friday report from Jake Fischer that the Clippers were waiving Sharp.
The move
Jamarion Sharp, a 25-year-old rookie center, is off the LA Clippers' roster as of Friday, September 25, according to the team's official roster. The move was preceded the same day by a report from Jake Fischer, "Clippers Waiving Jamarion Sharp," with confidence not listed. Sharp is now unattached to any club on the official roster.
The money
Sharp's contract terms are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or release by a day. The Clippers carry a payroll of $193.7 million across 19 contracts for 2026-27, over the $165.0 million salary cap but under the $200.4 million luxury tax line. The team also sits below the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Sharp has no NBA line from last season. The Clippers' roster now stands at 19 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots. Last season's rotation was led by James Harden at 35.4 minutes and 25.4 points, Kawhi Leonard at 32.1 minutes and 27.9 points, and center Ivica Zubac at 30.9 minutes and 14.4 points, with Darius Garland, Bennedict Mathurin, Kris Dunn, John Collins and Derrick Jones Jr. rounding out the group.
Is Jamarion Sharp still on the Clippers' roster?
No. The official roster shows him off the roster as of Friday, September 25.
Was this move reported before it appeared on the roster?
Yes. Jake Fischer reported Friday, September 25, that the Clippers were waiving Sharp, with confidence not listed.
What is Sharp's new contract worth?
Not announced. His contract is not on file yet.
How does this affect the Clippers' cap situation?
The Clippers carry $193.7 million in payroll across 19 contracts for 2026-27, above the $165.0 million cap but below the $200.4 million tax line, the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.