Deivon Smith is no longer on the Golden State Warriors' roster as of Wednesday, Sep 16. The rookie guard was waived, according to a report from hoopsrumors that named him alongside Chance McMillian.
The move
Deivon Smith leaves the Golden State Warriors' roster, confirmed by the official roster on Wed, Sep 16. The 24-year-old rookie guard is now off the roster with no new club listed. The move follows a report from hoopsrumors on Wed, Sep 16, headlined "Warriors Waive Chance McMillian, Deivon Smith," which named Smith alongside Chance McMillian; a confidence level for that report is not announced.
The money
Smith's contract terms, including any cap hit or years, are not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or waiver by a day. The Warriors carry $221.1M in payroll across 16 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. The cap is set at $165.0M, the tax line at $200.4M, the first apron at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M.
The fit
Smith has no NBA line from last season. At guard, the Warriors' rotation last season was led by Stephen Curry at 30.9 minutes and 26.6 points per game, with Brandin Podziemski at 28.5 minutes and 13.8 points, and Moses Moody at 25.7 minutes and 12.1 points. The Warriors' roster now stands at 22 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.
Is Deivon Smith on another team now?
Not announced. The move is listed only as off the roster, with no new club on file.
What is Deivon Smith's new contract worth?
Not announced. His contract is not on file yet, and public salary data can lag a signing by a day.
Are the Warriors over the salary cap?
Yes. Golden State's payroll is $221.1M across 16 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron of $209.0M and near the second apron of $221.7M.