Jameer Nelson Jr. is no longer on the Philadelphia 76ers' roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows an Oct. 17 report from Hoops Rumors that the Sixers cut four players, including Dillon Jones.
The move
Jameer Nelson Jr., a 25-year-old rookie guard, is off the Philadelphia 76ers' roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the official roster. The move follows an Oct. 17 report from Hoops Rumors headlined "Sixers Cut Dillon Jones, Three Others," which carried no listed confidence level. Nelson had been with Philadelphia and is now off the roster; the reason for the move is not announced beyond that report.
The money
Nelson's 2026-27 salary is listed at $1.4 million, with no additional contract years on file. Philadelphia is carrying a payroll of $213.2 million across 18 contracts for 2026-27, putting the team over the first apron. The league cap is set 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
Nelson has no NBA line from last season. Philadelphia's guard minutes last season were led by Tyrese Maxey at 38.0 minutes and 28.3 points per game, VJ Edgecombe at 35.0 minutes and 16.0 points, and Quentin Grimes at 29.4 minutes and 13.4 points. The 76ers now list 17 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why did Jameer Nelson Jr. leave the 76ers?
The specific reason is not announced. An Oct. 17 Hoops Rumors report said the Sixers cut four players, including Dillon Jones, ahead of the roster move.
What was Jameer Nelson Jr.'s contract with Philadelphia?
His 2026-27 salary was listed at $1.4 million. No additional contract years are on file.
Is Jameer Nelson Jr. on another roster now?
That is not announced. He is off the Philadelphia 76ers' roster as of Oct. 18.