Nets Waive Former First-Round Pick Dariq Whitehead Amidst Injury Struggles

The Brooklyn Nets have waived Dariq Whitehead, a former 22nd overall pick from the 2023 Draft. Whitehead, who came out of Duke, showed flashes of promise during his tenure but was consistently hampered by numerous injuries, limiting his on-court availability. Last season, he averaged 5.7 points and 1.5 rebounds across 20 games. His release comes as the Nets continue to trim their roster ahead of the regular season, despite him being due a guaranteed $3.3 million in the third year of his rookie deal. With Whitehead and Drew Timme now off the roster, the Nets plan to move forward with Nic Claxton, Day'Ron Sharpe, Noah Clowney, and rookie Danny Wolf in their frontcourt.