3:45pm: The Wizards have, as expected, waived Sword, Dotson, and Jackson, the team confirmed in a press release. The Wizards also announced that they signed and waived center Jaime Echenique today. He’s a safe bet to return to the Capital City Go-Go, Washington’s G League affiliate, which is where he spent most of last season. The team’s roster is now set for the regular … [Read more...] about Wizards Convert Jordan Goodwin To Two-Way Deal, Waive Four Players
Wizards Notes: Avdija, Kuzma, Porzingis, Carey
Wizards forward Deni Avdija, who has been dealing with a left groin strain this fall, played 5-on-5 on Thursday for the first time since training camp began, tweets Ava Wallace of The Washington Post. As Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington writes, Avdija told reporters earlier this week that he was taking painkillers to deal with the injury while playing for the Israeli … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Avdija, Kuzma, Porzingis, Carey
Fischer’s Latest: Suns, Johnson, Oladipo, K. Martin, G. Williams
When the Suns engaged in trade talks for Kevin Durant this offseason, they made it clear that Cameron Johnson was off limits, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. While it’s hard to believe that the inclusion of Johnson would’ve been a deal-breaker for the Suns if they had a realistic shot to land Durant, Fischer’s report suggests the team is high on the fourth-year wing … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Suns, Johnson, Oladipo, K. Martin, G. Williams
Southeast Notes: Beal, Porzingis, Rozier, Bridges, Herro, Magic
The Wizards‘ two stars remain on track to be available for the team’s regular season opener next week. Bradley Beal, who briefly entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, was cleared on Monday following a negative COVID-19 test and has since rejoined the club at practice, according to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post and Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington (Twitter … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Beal, Porzingis, Rozier, Bridges, Herro, Magic
Wizards Sign Craig Sword To Training Camp Deal, Waive Makur Maker
The Wizards have brought back shooting guard Craig Sword on a training camp contract, the team announced (via Twitter). Center Makur Maker was waived to make room on the roster. Sword, 28, appeared in three games for Washington last season after signing a 10-day contract under the hardship exemption in late December. Sword spent most of the year with the team’s G League … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Craig Sword To Training Camp Deal, Waive Makur Maker