Skal Labissiere is off the Washington Wizards roster as of Monday, Oct. 12, with no new destination announced. The move follows a Sunday, Oct. 11 Hoopsrumors report that the Wizards waived him.
The move
Skal Labissiere no longer appears on the Washington Wizards roster as of Monday, Oct. 12, according to the team's official roster. The move follows a Sunday, Oct. 11 report from Hoopsrumors headlined "Wizards Sign Alondes Williams, Waive Skal Labissiere," with confidence not rated. Labissiere, 30, a forward-center in his sixth season, is off the roster entirely; no new team is announced for him.
The money
Labissiere's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or a departure by a day. The Wizards carry $191.5 million across 14 contracts for 2026-27, over the salary cap but under the luxury tax. The cap sits 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
Labissiere played three games last season, averaging 12.5 minutes, 4.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist. Washington's frontcourt now runs through Julian Reese (30.9 minutes, 11.8 points last season) and Alex Sarr (27.2 minutes, 16.3 points), with CJ McCollum, Kyshawn George, Leaky Black, Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly and Alondes Williams also in the regular rotation. The Wizards list 21 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Where does Skal Labissiere go next?
Not announced. He is off the Washington Wizards roster with no new team listed.
Why did Labissiere leave the roster?
The official roster shows him off the team as of Monday, Oct. 12. A Sunday, Oct. 11 Hoopsrumors report said the Wizards waived him, with confidence not rated.
What is Labissiere's contract status?
Not on file yet.