Guard Jazian Gortman is off the Washington Wizards' roster as of Monday, Oct. 5, according to the team's official roster. The move follows an Oct. 3 report from hoopsrumors that the Wizards had signed Gortman and waived Steve Settle.
The move
Gortman, a 23-year-old guard entering his second season, is no longer listed on the Wizards' official roster as of Monday, Oct. 5. The exit comes two days after hoopsrumors reported on Saturday, Oct. 3, that Washington had signed Gortman and waived Steve Settle; that report carried no listed confidence. No contract terms or departure details beyond the roster change are on record.
The money
Gortman's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day, and no deal was confirmed before he came off the roster. Washington's overall payroll stands at $191.5 million across 14 contracts for 2026-27, over the $165.0 million salary cap but under the $200.4 million luxury tax line. The Wizards also sit below the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Gortman has no NBA line from last season. Washington's backcourt rotation last season included CJ McCollum at 30.9 minutes and 18.8 points, Bub Carrington at 27.7 minutes and 10.7 points, and Alondes Williams at 25.2 minutes and 11.0 points, with Bilal Coulibaly logging 26.2 minutes and 11.7 points. The Wizards carry 21 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots, with Gortman no longer among them.
Did the Wizards trade or release Jazian Gortman?
Not announced. He is simply no longer listed on the team's official roster as of Oct. 5.
What is Gortman's contract status?
Not on file yet.
Was Gortman connected to the Wizards before this move?
Yes. A hoopsrumors report on Oct. 3 said the Wizards had signed Gortman and waived Steve Settle.