Ace Bailey may be the most polarizing player at the top half of the lottery. Bailey, once projected to go off the board with the No. 2 or 3 pick, could drop a few notches after his unconventional pre-draft approach. The Wizards, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey, are hoping that’s the case. Sources tell Pompey that the Wizards want to select the Rutgers … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Bailey, Johnson, Maluach, Jazz, Raptors
Wizards Among Teams Eyeing Jonathan Kuminga
The Wizards are the latest potential suitor to emerge in the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, who reports that Washington has entered the picture within the last 24 hours. The idea of the 22-year-old forward fitting into the Wizards’ rebuild has “gained real momentum,” sources tell Slater. In addition to Washington, the Kings, Heat, … [Read more...] about Wizards Among Teams Eyeing Jonathan Kuminga
Wizards, Kadary Richmond Agree To Deal
After going undrafted this week, St. John’s guard Kadary Richmond has agreed to sign with the Wizards, agent Daniel Hazan tells NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Richmond spent a year at Syracuse and three seasons with Seton Hall before joining St. John’s ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. As a “super senior,” he filled up the box score by averaging 12.4 points, 6.4 … [Read more...] about Wizards, Kadary Richmond Agree To Deal
Wizards Acquire Dillon Jones From Thunder
The Thunder are sending Dillon Jones and a future second-round pick to the Wizards, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Oklahoma City confirmed the deal in a press release, announcing that it received shooting guard Colby Jones in return. Jones’ $2.22MM contract for next season is non-guaranteed, and he was waived immediately. The second-rounder headed to … [Read more...] about Wizards Acquire Dillon Jones From Thunder
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Jerome, Kennard, Capela, Lakers, Bulls, More
In their latest round-up of scuttlebutt ahead of the start of free agency on Monday, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) reiterate or confirm a few of the rumors that have been percolating in recent days, writing that Dennis Schröder appears to be on track to join the Kings on a two-year deal worth the non-taxpayer mid-level exception, while D’Angelo … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Jerome, Kennard, Capela, Lakers, Bulls, More