The Washington Wizards recalled AJ Johnson and Skal Labissiere from the Capital City Go-Go on Friday. Johnson is averaging 1.7 points and 1.1 rebounds on the season with the Wizards. Labissiere signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards earlier this week. … [Read more...] about Wizards Recall AJ Johnson, Skal Labissiere
Trae Young, Wizards Mutually Open To Extension Or Using 2026-27 As Evaluation Period
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young and the franchise are both open to a contract extension beyond his current deal, though both parties may opt for a mutual evaluation period next season, league sources told ESPN. Young holds a player option worth $49 million for the 2026-27 season. The four-time All-Star joined Washington in a trade from the Atlanta Hawks earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Trae Young, Wizards Mutually Open To Extension Or Using 2026-27 As Evaluation Period
Skal Labissiere, Wizards Signing 10 Day Contract
The Washington Wizards are signing big man Skal Labissiere to a 10 Day contract. Washington has had an open roster spot since trading C.J. McCollum and Corey Kispert to the Atlanta Hawks for Trae Young. The Wizards are thin in the frontcourt behind Alex Sarr, with Nikola Vukcevic and Marvin Bagley III both out with injuries. Labissiere has played for the Wizards G League … [Read more...] about Skal Labissiere, Wizards Signing 10 Day Contract
Wizards Looking To Sign Walker Kessler; Jazz Confident In Retaining Center
The Utah Jazz are confident that they will be able to re-sign center Walker Kessler this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Kessler, who is currently out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, will be a restricted free agent. The Wizards are reportedly planning to make a run at Kessler this offseason with the idea of pairing the center with Alex … [Read more...] about Wizards Looking To Sign Walker Kessler; Jazz Confident In Retaining Center
Wizards ‘Not Necessarily Hitting Gas Pedal’ With Talent Acquisition This Summer
The Washington Wizards made a big move to acquire Trae Young ahead of this season's trade deadline. That acquisition, combined with a projected $45-$50 million in cap space this offseason, has many wondering if Washington will push to add talent this summer. Wizards president Michael Winger said that path isn't necessarily locked in. "We're not necessarily hitting the gas … [Read more...] about Wizards ‘Not Necessarily Hitting Gas Pedal’ With Talent Acquisition This Summer