12:00pm: The Wizards have officially waived Omoruyi, the team announced today (via Twitter). 10:48am: The Wizards are expected to place forward Eugene Omoruyi on waivers on Wednesday, reports Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link). Omoruyi is currently on an expiring $2,196,970 contract. However, his salary is fully non-guaranteed, so Washington wouldn’t be on the hook … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Eugene Omoruyi
Community Shootaround: Wizards Offseason
The Wizards were one of the busiest teams of the offseason, bringing in first-round draftees in Alex Sarr, Carlton “Bub” Carrington and Kyshawn George. They also signed Jonas Valanciunas and Saddiq Bey in free agency while making other roster moves around the margins. Last season marked the worst in Washington franchise history, with the team registering a .183 win percentage … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Wizards Offseason
Hawks, Nets, Bulls Control Largest Trade Exceptions
As our list of traded player exceptions shows, six NBA teams currently control TPEs worth more than $10MM apiece. Those exceptions are as follows: Atlanta Hawks: $25,266,266 (expires 7/7/25) Brooklyn Nets: $23,300,000 (expires 7/7/25) Chicago Bulls: $17,506,232 (expires 7/8/25) Dallas Mavericks: $16,193,183 (expires 7/7/25) Memphis Grizzlies: $12,600,000 (expires … [Read more...] about Hawks, Nets, Bulls Control Largest Trade Exceptions
Keefe Talks Development Plan For First-Rounders
Head coach Brian Keefe recently discussed the general development plan for the Wizards‘ trio of first-round picks, writes Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network. Washington selected Alex Sarr (No. 2) and acquired the rights to Carlton Carrington (No. 14) and Kyshawn George (No. 24). “Establishing habits, No. 1,” Keefe told Monumental Sports Network. “I said the same last … [Read more...] about Keefe Talks Development Plan For First-Rounders
And-Ones: K. Smith, Schedule, C. Brown, Burton, Duke & Rutgers
Warner Bros. Discovery is suing the NBA after being excluded from the new broadcast rights package, but Kenny Smith isn’t worried about how that might affect what will likely be the final year of “Inside the NBA,” writes Greg Rajan of The Houston Chronicle. Smith, who has been with the network since his playing career ended in 1998, insists that nothing will change inside the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: K. Smith, Schedule, C. Brown, Burton, Duke & Rutgers