Chris Livingston is no longer on Washington's roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, per the official roster. No report had logged the move in advance, and the club now carries 18 players.
The move
Chris Livingston, a 23-year-old forward in his third season, leaves the Wizards roster, per the official roster checked Sunday, Oct. 18. No prior injury report or other logged report preceded the move, so the circumstances are not announced. Washington's roster now stands at 18 players, three over the standard limit of 15 once the three two-way slots are counted.
The money
Livingston's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day. Washington's overall payroll sits at $191.5M across 14 contracts for 2026-27, above the $165.0M cap but below the $200.4M luxury tax line. The team also has room before the $209.0M first apron and $221.7M second apron.
The fit
Livingston played three games last season, averaging 5.8 minutes, 3.0 points and 1.0 rebound. Washington's established rotation leans on CJ McCollum (30.9 min, 18.8 pts), Julian Reese (30.9 min, 11.8 pts), Kyshawn George (29.0 min, 14.8 pts), Leaky Black (28.9 min, 7.1 pts) and Bub Carrington (27.7 min, 10.7 pts), among others. The roster now carries 18 players.
Was Chris Livingston traded or released?
Not announced. The move was detected from the official roster, and no report logged the reason.
What is Chris Livingston's new contract worth?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing or departure by a day.
How many players are on Washington's roster now?
18, which is three over the standard 15-man limit once three two-way contracts are included.