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For years, the Washington Wizards avoided leaning fully into a rebuild. The team would tinker with their roster year over year, in an attempt to continue to compete for playoff spots. Now, under their new front office leadership, the Wizards are fully in rebuilding mode. "If we're really to think about it, the phases of the rebuild," Wizards GM Will Dawkins said. "There's the … [Read more...] about Wizards In ‘Deconstruction’ Phase Of Rebuild

Evan Fournier signed a two-year deal with Olympiacos earlier this week. Before heading back to Europe, Fournier had an opportunity to sign with the Washington Wizards. Fournier told L'Equipe that he turned down a two-year offer from the Wizards. Fournier said he didn't want to be in a "mentoring role" for Washington's young players. The veteran wing also said he wasn't … [Read more...] about Evan Fournier Turned Down Two-Year Deal From Wizards

The Washington Wizards have agreed to sign Leaky Black, Kira Lewis Jr. and Jaylen Nowell to Exhibit 10 contracts. Black, Lewis and Nowell will compete for a regular season roster spot with the Wizards in camp. Lewis appeared in 28 games last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Utah Jazz and Toronto Raptors, averaging 3.2 points and 1.3 assists in 9.4 minutes. Lewis also … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Kira Lewis, Leaky Black, Jaylen Nowell To Exhibit 10 Deals

The Washington Wizards will waive Eugene Omoruyi. Omoruyi's salary of $2.2 million for the 2024-25 is non-guaranteed. Omoruyi appeared in 43 games last season with the Wizards, averaging 4.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 9.1 minutes. Omoruyi is represented by Mike George and Shayaun Saee. … [Read more...] about Wizards To Waive Eugene Omoruyi

The Washington Wizards drafted three players in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. The trio of Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George will join 2023 first-rounder Bilal Coulibaly to make up Washington's young core. That group has Wizards coach Brian Keefe excited to work with them. Keefe said there is a clear first goal for his young players. "Establishing habits, No. … [Read more...] about Brian Keefe Excited To Work With Wizards Young Talent