Returning to the playoffs will be number one objective for the Wizards this season, Kyle Kuzma told Mike DeStefano of Complex. The team has been stockpiling young players recently, including No. 10 pick Johnny Davis in this year’s draft. Although there’s plenty of talent on hand, Washington regressed in Wes Unseld Jr.’s first year as head coach, falling to 35-47 after reaching … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Kuzma, Barton, Point Guards
Eight NBA Teams Have Open Two-Way Contract Slots
As of Friday evening, 52 of the NBA’s 60 two-way contract slots are filled. Given how flexible those two-way slots are, it’s possible – and, in fact, very likely – that not all 52 of those players will still be under contract when the regular season begins in a month. But for now, there are just eight two-way spots up for grabs around the league. [RELATED: 2022/23 NBA Two-Way … [Read more...] about Eight NBA Teams Have Open Two-Way Contract Slots
Full 15-Man Roster Healthy Heading Into Camp
With the caveat that something could happen in the next week, all the members of the Wizards‘ projected 15-man roster “appear on track” to be full participants during training camp, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). Washington’s training camp starts on September 24, Robbins notes. Star guard Bradley Beal was limited to 40 games in 2021/22 due to a wrist … [Read more...] about Full 15-Man Roster Healthy Heading Into Camp
Wizards Sign Jordan Goodwin To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Wizards have signed guard Jordan Goodwin to an Exhibit 10 contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. Goodwin signed a 10-day hardship exception contract with the Wizards last season and appeared in two games, JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors notes (Twitter link). He averaged 16.1 PPG and 6.1 RPG in 31 games with their G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go. Goodwin also … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Jordan Goodwin To Exhibit 10 Deal
Hachimura Has Much To Prove
Free agent addition Delon Wright will make steals while limiting his own turnovers for the Wizards. That’s what analytics indicate about the veteran point guard, Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington writes. Wright also excels in isolation plays and open 3-point looks while avoiding mid-range shots.It’s a pivotal season for another Wizards player, Rui Hachimura, according to … [Read more...] about Hachimura Has Much To Prove