Denver Nuggets waive Xavier Silas, Donald Sloan

Brandon Ewing

6 years ago

Brooklyn Nets guard Donald Sloan (15) moves the ball during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center. Brooklyn Nets won 120-110.

The Denver Nuggets have officially waived Xavier Silas and Donald Sloan, according to the team.

We have waived Xavier Silas and Donald Sloan. pic.twitter.com/TNY9yADOGm

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) October 13, 2018

The Nuggets roster is now set at 17, with DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell and Thomas Welsh occupying Denver’s two-way contracts.

Silas played just 15 minutes during the preseason, going 0-6 from the field with two rebounds and one assist.

Sloan played 27 minutes through five games and played a key role in the Nuggets second preseason victory over the Lakers scoring 12 points on 4-8 from the field.