Dalen Terry is off the Golden State Warriors roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, confirmed by the official roster. The move follows a Friday report from hoopsrumors that the Warriors planned to waive him, at 44% confidence.
The move
Dalen Terry, 24, is no longer on the Golden State Warriors roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, per the official roster. The move came two days after a Friday, Oct. 16 report from hoopsrumors, titled "Warriors Reportedly Plan To Waive Dalen Terry," carrying 44% confidence. Terry, a forward entering his fourth season, had been with Golden State before the departure.
The money
Terry's contract on file lists a 2026-27 cap hit of $1.4 million. The Warriors carry a payroll of $223.3 million across 17 contracts for 2026-27, putting them over the second apron. The league 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
Terry played 48 games last season, averaging 11.5 minutes, 3.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Golden State's rotation last season was led by Jimmy Butler III (31.1 minutes, 20.0 points), Stephen Curry (30.9 minutes, 26.6 points) and Brandin Podziemski (28.5 minutes, 13.8 points), with Draymond Green, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga, Kristaps Porzingis and De'Anthony Melton also logging regular minutes. The Warriors' roster now stands at 18 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Dalen Terry leave the Warriors roster?
The departure is not announced beyond the roster move itself. It follows a Friday, Oct. 16 hoopsrumors report that the Warriors planned to waive him, at 44% confidence.
What is Dalen Terry's contract status?
His 2026-27 cap hit on file is $1.4 million. No further contract years are on file.
Where do the Warriors stand against the salary cap?
Golden State's payroll is $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.