Hoops Rumors

With teams finalizing rosters ahead of Monday’s cut-down deadline, there could be a flurry of activity from teams exploring avenues to keep players on crowded rosters. According to Spotrac’s Keith Smith (Twitter link), several luxury tax teams are exploring moving off salary in an effort to keep other players they like. While the Wizards aren’t a luxury tax team, they’re one of … [Read more...] about Wizards, Bucks, Wolves Among Teams Exploring Roster-Trimming Trades

The Wizards have waived guard Jared Butler, according to a press release from the club. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported (via Twitter) that Butler was being cut by Washington. The 40th overall pick in the 2021 draft, Butler spent time with Utah and Oklahoma City before playing for the Wizards in 2023/24. He was on a two-way contract for most of the season before being … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Jared Butler

The Wizards have requested waivers on center John Butler Jr., forward Taylor Funk, and forward Mouhamadou Gueye, according to RealGM’s transaction log. Butler, Funk, and Gueye were on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts and are now candidates to report to the Capital City Go-Go. Washington’s G League affiliate controls the returning rights for all three players, who would earn … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Butler, Funk, Gueye

Rookie guard Kyshawn George made his first preseason start Friday and responded with nine points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals, per Varun Shankar of The Washington Post. At 6’8″, George has the size to play several positions, but Shankar notes that he looked comfortable running the Wizards‘ offense. “I just try to read the defense and trust my teammates to be at … [Read more...] about Kyshawn George Impressive In First Start

The Wizards opened two spots on their training camp roster by waiving point guard Kira Lewis and small forward Leaky Black, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. Lewis, 23, was selected by the Pelicans with the 13th pick in the 2020 draft, but he was never able to earn a rotation spot during his three-plus years in New Orleans. That was partly due to injuries, including a … [Read more...] about Wizards Waive Kira Lewis, Leaky Black