The 2025 NBA Draft, which is always rife with anticipation, is over. The subsequent free agent bonanza has ended as well. As the 2025-26 season draws nearer, the final form of NBA rosters are taking shape, teams now having the opportunity to assess players through training camp and competitive exhibitions. However, not every move that teams have made in preparation for the upcoming season seems to have truly been optimal.<\/p>\n
On Oct. 15, the Boston Celtics opted to waive<\/a> undrafted rookie RJ Luis<\/a> despite him being on a two-way contract, per HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto. However, with Jayson Tatum<\/a> and Jaylen Brown<\/a>‘s injury statuses, they need players who can operate from the wing. Luis isn’t going to replace Tatum or Brown, but he’s a natural scorer averaged 18.2 points per game in 2024-25 and a respectable defender as well.<\/p>\n On Oct. 13, the Brooklyn Nets waive first-round pick Dariq Whitehead<\/a> (h\/t Scotto). True enough, his injury history didn’t make it easy for them to keep him<\/a>. Since being drafted in 2023, he’s played just 22 games in the NBA. Even so, he’s a career 42.9% 3-point shooter who also shot 42.9% from 3 in college.<\/p>\n Even if he never fully regains his pre-injury form, former Blue Devil Dariq Whitehead at 100% or not is still very talented than most. His talent demands a roster spot\u2026. he\u2019ll be back soon.\ud83d\udd25 \u2014 Blue Devil Voices (@DukeEchoes) October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nBrooklyn Nets – Waiving Dariq Whitehead<\/h3>\n
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