Taye Fields is no longer on the Philadelphia 76ers roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. The rookie's departure follows a Saturday report on roster cuts, though his name was not specifically mentioned in that report.
The move
Taye Fields, a 23-year-old rookie, is off the Philadelphia 76ers roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, based on the official roster. A Saturday, Oct. 17 report from hoopsrumors, headlined "Sixers Cut Dillon Jones, Three Others," preceded the move, though it did not name Fields directly and carries no listed confidence rating. His position is not announced.
The money
Fields' contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day. Philadelphia's payroll sits at $213.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. The salary cap is $165.0 million, the tax line is $200.4 million, the first apron is $209.0 million and the second apron is $221.7 million.
The fit
Fields has no NBA line from last season. The 76ers' rotation last season was led by Tyrese Maxey at 38.0 minutes and 28.3 points, VJ Edgecombe at 35.0 minutes and 16.0 points, and Joel Embiid at 31.6 minutes and 26.9 points, with Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, Quentin Grimes, Dominick Barlow and Andre Drummond rounding out the minutes. Philadelphia now carries 17 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why is Taye Fields off the 76ers roster?
The official roster no longer lists him as of Sunday, Oct. 18. The reason is not announced.
Does his contract remain on file?
No. His contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day.
What was his role with the 76ers?
His position is not announced, and he has no NBA line from last season.