Hoops Rumors

The Wizards have officially waived big man Vernon Carey Jr., the team announced today in a press release. Carey, who turned 22 on Saturday, has appeared in just 11 games this season for the Wizards and 14 overall since joining the team at the 2022 trade deadline in the Montrezl Harrell deal. The former Duke standout, who was drafted 32nd overall by the Hornets in 2020, has … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Vernon Carey Jr.

G League center Jay Huff will fill one of the open slots on the Wizards‘ 17-man roster, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that the big man has agreed to sign a two-way contract with Washington. Huff signed his first NBA contract – an Exhibit 10 deal – with Washington shortly after going undrafted out of Virginia in 2021. After being waived … [Read more...] about Wizards To Sign Jay Huff To Two-Way Contract

Starting point guard Monte Morris received an epidural injection on Wednesday to combat the lower back soreness he’s been experiencing, the Wizards announced in a press release. He had missed the previous two games with the injury and is considered week-to-week going forward, per the team. In response to the announcement, Morris sent out a tweet saying “Be back soon” with a … [Read more...] about Wizards’ Monte Morris Week-To-Week With Back Soreness

Jordan Goodwin‘s new three-year deal with the Wizards includes a $900K rest-of-season salary for 2022/23, which the team gave him using a portion of its mid-level exception, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Goodwin’s second-year salary in 2023/24 is currently partially guaranteed for $300K. That guarantee would increase to $963,948 (50% of his total salary) if he … [Read more...] about Contract Details For Jordan Goodwin

Kristaps Porzingis missed the Wizards’ game on Sunday due to left knee soreness, while Monte Morris sat out with lower back soreness, the team’s PR department tweets. … [Read more...] about Porzingis, Morris Sit Out Sunday