Official waiver in New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived forward Solomon Washington, effective September 22, leaving him without an NBA team after a waiver transaction that confirms his exit from the main roster. The move is official and fits the usual preseason routine for players tied to G League development paths.
The transaction appears in NBA.com oficial and was reported by RotoWire, which notes Washington had signed a training camp contract with the franchise on the previous Monday.
Washington profile
Washington, a forward out of Maryland, returns to the market after a brief stint in the Pelicans preseason structure. In the 2025-26 college season he appeared in 25 games, averaging 9.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.9 combined steals plus blocks in 31.8 minutes.
RotoWire indicates that, with New Orleans retaining his G League rights, the player could head toward affiliate Laketown Squadron for the 2026-27 campaign, although his final destination will depend on how those development-league rights are resolved.
What the waiver means
By leaving the Pelicans main roster, Washington no longer occupies a preseason spot and becomes an NBA free agent until his fit within the project is defined. The move does not necessarily signal a break with New Orleans, but rather the usual path between a camp contract and a G League or market destination.
For the Pelicans, the cut fits the development structure they are consolidating before training camp, prioritizing control over young profiles with upside rather than locking roster spots on the main team.
Roster context
Washington waiver comes on September 22, just one day after he signed a training camp deal, within the procedural wave before training camp. The transaction repeats the dynamic New Orleans has used with other camp profiles in this market window.
