What happened: Golden State told Alex Toohey following Friday's preseason finale that he was being waived, though the franchise held the public media announcement until Saturday, per Marc J. Spears. Before the roster move became public Saturday, the Golden State Valkyries saluted Toohey on the Chase Center scoreboard during Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Why it matters: The Friday notification clarifies the timeline after Golden State waived Alex Toohey, Tyler Burton and Dalen Terry ahead of the 2026-27 season. Toohey had returned to the Warriors on an Exhibit 10 contract in September before being cut at the conclusion of the preseason slate.

What to watch: Golden State continues finalizing its regular-season roster ahead of opening night, while Toohey enters the waiver process with Exhibit 10 G League eligibility.