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What things are you trying to get used to with the NBA game? Sarr: “It’s a really fast-paced game. There are a lot of ups and downs. As a young player, that is something that I have to get used to. The physicality in Summer League is kind of the same as that of the NBL. Down there, there are a lot of big guys, too. It’s just about practice and getting a lot of reps. … [Read more...] about

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Wizards Sign First-Rounders Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George

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The Wizards have signed a pair of their first-round picks, locking up big man Alex Sarr and swingman Kyshawn George to their rookie scale contracts, per the NBA’s official transaction log. Sarr, 19, spent the 2023/24 season in Australia’s National Basketball League, where he averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game with the Perth Wildcats. The 7’1″ center, who … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign First-Rounders Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George

Wizards Trade Deni Avdija To Trail Blazers

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JULY 6: The trade is official, according to press release from the Wizards and the Trail Blazers. The terms are outlined below, with the rights to No. 14 pick Carlton Carrington headed to Washington along with Brogdon and the three future draft picks. JULY 26: The Wizards and Trail Blazers have agreed to a trade that will send forward Deni Avdija to Portland, reports Adrian … [Read more...] about Wizards Trade Deni Avdija To Trail Blazers

Wizards Waive Landry Shamet

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2:12pm: The Wizards have officially requested waivers on Shamet, the team confirmed in a press release. He’ll clear waivers on Monday, assuming he goes unclaimed. 1:12pm: The Wizards will cut shooting guard Landry Shamet, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter links). The 6’4″ vet had a $11MM non-guaranteed salary for next season. With that off the table, he’s on track to … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Landry Shamet