Category: Washington Wizards

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Rebuilding Wizards draw red-hot Celtics in season opener

The Washington Wizards kick off their 2024-25 season Thursday night with a home game against the Boston Celtics. The Wizards finished last season 15-67 — the worst record in team history — and the rebuild is ongoing. Washington’s offseason additions

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Wizards F Corey Kispert agrees to 4-year, $54M extension

Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert agreed to a four-year, $54 million rookie contract extension. Agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports confirmed the details Monday with ESPN. Kispert, 25, is heading into his fourth season since the Wizards

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Wizards G Malcolm Brogdon recovering from thumb surgery

Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon is recovering from surgery for a torn ligament in his right thumb, the team announced Tuesday. He sustained the injury during Saturday’s practice in Montreal and underwent the procedure on Tuesday in New York. His

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Wizards sign veteran F Saddiq Bey

The Washington Wizards announced the signing of veteran forward Saddiq Bey on Friday. His representatives from Excel Basketball told ESPN it was a three-year deal for $20 million. Bey, 25, averaged 13.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in 63 games (51

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Wizards acquire C Jonas Valanciunas from Pelicans

The Washington Wizards acquired center Jonas Valanciunas from the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday in a sign-and-trade deal for a 2027 second-round draft pick that is protected by the Chicago Bulls between slots 31 and 50. Valanciunas, 32, averaged 12.2

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Report: C Jonas Valanciunas to sign with Wizards

Free agent center Jonas Valanciunas will sign a three-year contract with the Washington Wizards worth $30 million, ESPN reported Sunday. The 32-year-old Valanciunas started all 82 games for the New Orleans Pelicans last season, averaging 12.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and

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