The Washington Wizards were the preferred landing spot for Ace Bailey, various rivals tell Marc Stein. Bailey is represented by Omar Cooper, who had an unorthodox approach to Bailey's draft process. The Wizards signed Sharife Cooper to a Two-Way contract last week. The signing adds intrigue to the theory of the Wizards for Bailey, as Sharife Cooper is the son of Omar Cooper. … [Read more...] about Wizards’ Two-Way Signing Of Sharife Cooper Fuels Ace Bailey Speculation
Wizards Sign Sharife Cooper To Two-Way Contract, Add Keshon Gilbert & Jonathan Pierre On Exhibit 10 Deals
The Washington Wizards signed Sharife Cooper to a two-way deal, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Cooper last played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season. Cooper averaged 19.3 points and 8.0 assists for the G League's Cleveland Charge during the 2023-24 season. The Wizards now have filled all three two-way deals with Cooper, Tristan Vukcevic and Jamir Watkins. The … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Sharife Cooper To Two-Way Contract, Add Keshon Gilbert & Jonathan Pierre On Exhibit 10 Deals
Bilal Coulibaly Undergoes Surgery To Repair Torn Ligament In Thumb
Bilal Coulibaly underwent surgery in New York City to repair a ligament tear in his right thumb. Coulibaly suffered the injury during EuroBasket playing for France. Coulibaly is facing a probable six-week recovery time, which could force him to miss the start of the regular season as he begins his third NBA season. Coulibaly was the seventh overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft … [Read more...] about Bilal Coulibaly Undergoes Surgery To Repair Torn Ligament In Thumb
Alex Sarr To Miss Remainder Of EuroBasket, Expected To Be Ready For NBA Season
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr will miss the remainder of EuroBasket due to a calf injury. France ruled Sarr out of the remainder of the competition after he suffered the injury on August 30. Sarr is expected to be ready for the start of the NBA season. The injury will not require surgery for the second-year player. A starter for the Wizards, Sarr was coming off the bench … [Read more...] about Alex Sarr To Miss Remainder Of EuroBasket, Expected To Be Ready For NBA Season
Alondes Williams, Wizards Agree To Contract
Alondes Williams and the Washington Wizards have reached agreement on a contract. Williams appeared in one game last season with the Detroit Pistons in addition to 45 G League games where he averaged 18.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 32.9 minutes. Williams went undrafted in 2022 out of Wake Forest. … [Read more...] about Alondes Williams, Wizards Agree To Contract