Iowa State point guard Keshon Gilbert will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Wizards, according to Sean Cunningham of KCRA in Sacramento (Twitter link). Gilbert, 21, transferred in 2023 after playing his first two collegiate seasons at UNLV. He was a second team All-Big 12 selection in 2024 and a third-team choice this year, averaging 13.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.1 … [Read more...] about Wizards To Sign Keshon Gilbert To Exhibit 10 Contract
Southeast Notes: Mann, Johnson, Riley, Newell, Martins, DeVos
The Hornets fully expect to retain restricted free agent Tre Mann, executive VP of basketball operations Jeff Peterson said during a press conference, per Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer (Twitter link). “He’s a priority … I don’t see any reason why he’s not back,” Peterson said. The Hornets, who hold Mann’s Bird rights, must make a $6.96MM qualifying offer in the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Mann, Johnson, Riley, Newell, Martins, DeVos
Fischer’s Latest: Sixers, Bailey, Edgecombe, Fears, Maluach, More
The Sixers are expected to make one last attempt to trade up to No. 2 for the chance to draft Dylan Harper, but it’s not likely to be successful, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Fischer believes the Spurs have decided they want Harper to be part of their future and haven’t given serious consideration to parting with the pick. Fischer adds that the most … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Sixers, Bailey, Edgecombe, Fears, Maluach, More
Wizards Select Tre Johnson At No. 6
The Wizards have used the sixth overall pick in the draft to add Texas guard Tre Johnson. A 6’6″ shooting guard with a 6’10” wingspan, Johnson averaged 19.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists on .427/.397/.871 shooting in 33 games (34.7 MPG) for the Longhorns in 2024/25 as a freshman. Johnson was named the SEC Freshman of the Year and made the All-SEC second team in his lone … [Read more...] about Wizards Select Tre Johnson At No. 6
Wizards Trade No. 18 Pick Walter Clayton Jr. To Jazz
11:46 pm: The trade is official, according to a press release from the Jazz. 9:17 pm: After drafting Ace Bailey fifth overall earlier in the evening, the Jazz have traded up to No. 18 and used their second first-round pick of the night on Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr., reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Washington is acquiring the Nos. 21 and 43 picks in the … [Read more...] about Wizards Trade No. 18 Pick Walter Clayton Jr. To Jazz