With teams finalizing rosters ahead of Monday’s cut-down deadline, there could be a flurry of activity from teams exploring avenues to keep players on crowded rosters. According to Spotrac’s Keith Smith (Twitter link), several luxury tax teams are exploring moving off salary in an effort to keep other players they like. While the Wizards aren’t a luxury tax team, they’re one of … [Read more...] about Wizards, Bucks, Wolves Among Teams Exploring Roster-Trimming Trades
Wizards, Corey Kispert Agree To Four-Year Extension
The Wizards are signing swingman Corey Kispert to a four-year, $54MM rookie scale extension, agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman tell Marc Stein (Twitter link). The deal will include a team option on the fourth year, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). Kispert, 25, has been a regular part of Washington’s rotation since being selected out of Gonzaga … [Read more...] about Wizards, Corey Kispert Agree To Four-Year Extension
Wizards Waive Butler, Funk, Gueye
The Wizards have requested waivers on center John Butler Jr., forward Taylor Funk, and forward Mouhamadou Gueye, according to RealGM’s transaction log. Butler, Funk, and Gueye were on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts and are now candidates to report to the Capital City Go-Go. Washington’s G League affiliate controls the returning rights for all three players, who would earn … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Butler, Funk, Gueye
Wizards Waive Jared Butler
The Wizards have waived guard Jared Butler, according to a press release from the club. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported (via Twitter) that Butler was being cut by Washington. The 40th overall pick in the 2021 draft, Butler spent time with Utah and Oklahoma City before playing for the Wizards in 2023/24. He was on a two-way contract for most of the season before being … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Jared Butler
Kyshawn George Impressive In First Start
Rookie guard Kyshawn George made his first preseason start Friday and responded with nine points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post. At 6’8″, George has the size to play several positions, but Shankar notes that he looked comfortable running the Wizards‘ offense. “I just try to read the defense and trust my teammates to be at … [Read more...] about Kyshawn George Impressive In First Start