After an offseason marked by several roster moves, the Washington Wizards enter the 2025-26 season aiming to take a step forward and further their rebuilding efforts.
The organization acquired Malaki Branham, Dillon Jones, CJ McCollum and Cam Whitmore via various trades, while parting with Malcolm Brogdon, Richaun Holmes, Jordan Poole and Marcus Smart. They re-signed Marvin Bagley III to a one-year contract.
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Washington had a busy draft, selecting Tre Johnson (sixth pick), Will Riley (21st) and Jamir Watkins (43rd), respectively. Johnson and Riley project to have the chance to compete for rotation minutes, while Watkins will spend time in the G League on a two-way contract.
With the team opening training camp on Tuesday, Rookie Wire examined the Wizards’ depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
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Jan 12, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) dribbles the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Bub Carrington: $4,677,600
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Jan 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) defends in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Corey Kispert: $13,975,000
Malaki Branham: $4,962,033
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Mar 24, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Khris Middleton: $33,296,296
Justin Champagnie: $2,349,578
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Oct 11, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) shoots the ball as Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) defend in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Bilal Coulibaly: $7,275,600*
Kyshawn George: $2,966,760
*Expected to miss the start of the season (thumb)
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Mar 19, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) make a breakaway against the Utah Jazz during the first half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
Alexandre Sarr: $11,808,240
Marvin Bagley III: $2,296,274
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Wizards salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Wizards depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season