The Wizards and guard Landry Shamet have agreed to push back Shamet’s $11MM guarantee date to July 13, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Shamet’s salary for 2024/25 would’ve become fully guaranteed on Saturday, June 29 if not for the new agreement. Pushing back Shamet’s salary guarantee deadline allows for the Wizards to explore their options for the … [Read more...] about Wizards, Landry Shamet Pushing Back Salary Guarantee Date
Focused On Next Two Draft Lotteries
The Wizards’ moves in recent days signal that they’re attempting to build for four or five years down the road, while focusing on the crucial 2025 and 2026 draft lotteries, Josh Robbins of The Athletic opines. They made three selections in Wednesday’s first round. If that trio plays significant minutes as rookies, it’s almost a given the Wizards will be on the fast track to the … [Read more...] about Focused On Next Two Draft Lotteries
Knicks Trade No. 24 Pick Kyshawn George To Wizards
JUNE 27: The Knicks have officially confirmed (via Twitter) that their deal with the Wizards has been finalized. JUNE 26: The Wizards have agreed to acquire the No. 24 overall pick from the Knicks and are using it to draft Miami guard Kyshawn George, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter links). According to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link), Washington is … [Read more...] about Knicks Trade No. 24 Pick Kyshawn George To Wizards
Draft Rumors: Hawks, Wizards, Sarr, Knicks, Kolek, Bulls, More
In their latest mock drafts ahead of Wednesday’s first round, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony (Insider link) and Sam Vecenie of The Athletic each say there’s no clarity yet on what the Hawks will do with the No. 1 overall pick. Both mocks still have Zaccharie Risacher going to Atlanta first overall for the time being, but haven’t ruled out the idea of a trade down (possibly for Donovan … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Hawks, Wizards, Sarr, Knicks, Kolek, Bulls, More
Outlaw, Caporn Could Join Keefe’s Staff
In more coaching news, J.J. Outlaw, who spent the last three seasons as a Cavaliers assistant coach, and Adam Caporn, who spent the last two seasons as a Nets assistant, are strong candidates to join Brian Keefe‘s Wizards staff, Josh Robbins of The Athletic tweets. … [Read more...] about Outlaw, Caporn Could Join Keefe’s Staff