Walter Clayton Jr. clears waivers at 5 PM, Dallas two-way projected

No claim expected on $4.2M salary for 2026-27

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Walter Clayton Jr. is scheduled to clear waivers today at 5 PM ET. Teams interested in Clayton — barring an unexpected Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: Walter Clayton Jr. is scheduled to clear waivers at 5 PM ET Oct. 21. Absent a claim on his $4.2 million salary for 2026-27, the 2025 No. 18 overall pick is projected to join Dallas on a two-way pact.

Why it matters: Dallas created flexibility with two waivers Oct. 17 to add backcourt depth for 2026-27. Sacramento pursued Clayton via trade over the weekend and looms as an alternative if Dallas cannot close.

By the numbers: $4.2M salary for 2026-27; 2025 draft: No. 18 overall; waiver clear: 5 PM ET Oct. 21.

What to watch: Clearance at 5 PM ET allows Dallas to finalize the two-way move. A claim before the deadline would reroute his rights elsewhere.

Sources

@TheSteinLine 2026-10-21T20:07:39.191432+00:00

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