During his exit interview, the guard made it clear he wants to remain in Washington. Now the team has a decision to make. … [Read more...] about Pending free agent Tyus Jones feels right at home with the Wizards
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Wizards Notes: Jones, Offseason Preview, Coaching Search, Coulibaly
Most veteran free agents on rebuilding teams would prefer to play for a contender. Wizards guard Tyus Jones would rather stay put, according to Ava Wallace of the Washington Post. Jones got a long-awaited opportunity to start for Washington after an off-season trade from Memphis. He started in all 66 games he played, averaging 12.0 points and 7.3 assists. “From the day I was … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Jones, Offseason Preview, Coaching Search, Coulibaly
2024 WNBA Draft: Mystics select Kaylynne Truong No. 21 overall
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Truong comes to the Mystics from Gonzaga. On Monday, the Washington Mystics announced that they selected Kaylynne Truong from the Gonzaga University with the No. 21 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Truong, a 5’8 guard from Houston, Texas, played five seasons for the Bulldogs. In the 2023-24 season she averaged 11.4 points, 5.8 assists, … [Read more...] about 2024 WNBA Draft: Mystics select Kaylynne Truong No. 21 overall
2024 WNBA Draft: Mystics select Nastja Claessens No. 30 overall
Photo by VIRGINIE LEFOUR/Belga/AFP via Getty Images Claessens plays for Castors Braine in Belgium. On Monday, the Washington Mystics announced that they selected Nastja Claessens (pronounced Nahstia Klaasens) from Castors Braine, a professional team just south of Brussels, Belgium with the No. 30 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Claessens, a 6’0 forward, is averaging 14.5 … [Read more...] about 2024 WNBA Draft: Mystics select Nastja Claessens No. 30 overall
The Portsmouth Invitational offers the Wizards a scouting opportunity
Tyler Burton and Eric Dixon playing for Villanova | Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The event is a showcase for senior college basketball players look to improve their draft status. Since 1953, the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament has showcased many of the best senior college basketball players in the country. Given NBA teams’ reluctance to draft older players, … [Read more...] about The Portsmouth Invitational offers the Wizards a scouting opportunity