Tag: Washington Wizards

John Wall Announces Retirement After 11 NBA Seasons

John Wall (Washington Wizards)
August 2025

John Wall announced his retirement at age 34 after 11 NBA seasons, ending a career defined by explosive playmaking and five All-Star nods. Drafted first overall in 2010, he averaged 18.7 points and 8.9 assists across his career. Wall’s peak came with Washington, where he averaged 23.1 points and 10.7 assists in 2016–17 and made the All-NBA Third Team. Despite a Slam Dunk title and defensive accolades, injuries derailed his later years, limiting appearances and sidelining him for the past two seasons.

Lakers to Sign Marcus Smart After Wizards Buyout

Marcus Smart (Washington Wizards > Los Angeles Lakers)
July 2025

Marcus Smart has agreed to a buyout with the Wizards and will sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers, including a 2026 player option. He rejoins a playoff-caliber roster after two injury-hit seasons.
Luka Doncic personally recruited Smart to the Lakers, who prioritized a defensive guard after losing Dorian Finney-Smith. The Lakers will waive Shake Milton to open a roster spot for Smart, filling a critical defensive gap.

Cam Whitmore Traded to Wizards for Two Second-Round Picks

Cam Whitmore (Houston Rockets > Washington Wizards)
July 2025

The Rockets have traded Cam Whitmore to the Wizards in exchange for two second-round picks. Whitmore now returns to his Maryland roots for a bigger role in Washington.
Despite strong per-touch scoring, Whitmore struggled for minutes in Houston. The Rockets prioritized sending him to a team where he could develop. The Wizards continue a busy offseason with this latest move.

Pelicans Trade CJ McCollum, Olynyk to Wizards for Poole, Bey, Pick

CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk (New Orleans Pelicans) Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey (Washington Wizards)
June 2025

The Pelicans are sending McCollum, Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Wizards for Poole, Bey, and the No. 40 pick in the NBA Draft.
Washington gains veteran leadership and clears cap space for 2026. New Orleans adds youth and flexibility while holding the No. 7 and No. 23 picks. Poole averaged 20.5 PPG last season.

Middleton Picks Up $33.3M Option to Stay with Wizards

Khris Middleton (Washington Wizards)
June 2025

Khris Middleton has exercised his $33.3 million player option for the 2025–26 season, confirming his return to the Washington Wizards for a second year following his trade from Milwaukee.
Despite injury setbacks, the veteran remains a reliable scorer and playmaker. He averaged 19 points and 6.4 assists per 36 minutes last season, with a 58.8 true shooting percentage—third-best of his career.

Bilal Coulibaly Likely Out for the Season with Hamstring Injury

Bilal Coulibaly, Washington Wizards
March 2025

Coulibaly is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury, potentially sidelining him for the remainder of the season.
The 20-year-old guard suffered the injury against the Raptors, and with Washington’s season finale in 4.5 weeks, he may not return this season. He has averaged 12.3 points and 3.4 assists in his second year.

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