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Minor Roster Moves: Nets, Cavaliers

The Nets waived guard Dion Brown and forward Dain Dainja on Sunday, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Both players were on Exhibit 10 contracts with Brooklyn and could be headed to the G League to play for the Long Island Nets.…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:16 PM
Minor Roster Moves: Nets, Cavaliers
Key Things to Know
  • The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers have waived several players from their preseason rosters.
  • Brooklyn waived guard Dion Brown and forward Dain Dainja from their Exhibit 10 contracts.
  • Cleveland released guards Kadary Richmond and Curtis Jones to create roster space for new signings.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers have each made roster cuts ahead of the 2026/27 NBA regular season. On Sunday, Brooklyn waived guard Dion Brown and forward Dain Dainja from their Exhibit 10 contracts, leaving two open spots on the team's 19-man preseason roster. Both players can earn a bonus of up to $91,000 if they spend at least 60 days with the G League's Long Island Nets.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers released guards Kadary Richmond and Curtis Jones on Friday to make room for signings Jaxson Robinson and Noam Yaacov. Following their waivers from Exhibit 10 deals, Richmond and Jones are both expected to begin the upcoming season in the G League playing for the Cleveland Charge.

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