Wizards waive Daniel Orton to trim roster to 17

The Washington Wizards announced Thursday that they have waived center Daniel Orton with three preseason games remaining.

Orton, 24, did not appear in a preseason contest. He was sidelined by a calf injury during Washington’s three-game road trip last week, but said he was available Sunday against the Pistons and Wednesday opposite Maccabi Haifa.

Washington’s roster stands at 17 players.