The Washington Wizards begin the 2024-25 campaign looking to improve upon a down year after securing their worst record in franchise history (15-67).
The organization fired head coach Wes Unseld Jr. in January and finished the remainder of the season under Brian Keefe on an interim basis. He was named the 26th head coach of the Wizards on May 29 after guiding the team to improvement across several areas while on the sideline.
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Among the offseason moves made by the front office included acquiring Jonas Valančiūnas from the New Orleans Pelicans and Malcolm Brogdon from the Portland Trail Blazers. The team also drafted Alex Sarr (second pick), Bub Carrington (14th pick) and Kyshawn George (24th pick).
With the regular season underway, Rookie Wire examined the Wizards’ depth chart and projected the starters and backup players for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
PG
Jordan Poole: $29,651,786
Malcolm Brogdon: $22,500,000
SG
Oct 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) attempts to dunk the ball against the Boston Celtics in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Bub Carrington: $4,454,880
Corey Kispert: $5,705,888
Marcus Smart: $20,210,285
SF
Oct 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) prepares to shoot the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) defends in the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Bilal Coulibaly: $6,945,240
Khris Middleton: $31,666,667
PF
Feb 5, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) looks to drive past Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Kyshawn George: $2,825,520
C
Oct 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) and forward Alexandre Sarr (20) react after the Wizards defeated the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Richaun Holmes: $12,648,321
Two-Way Contract
Wizards salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Wizards depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2024-25 season