Life in the NBA can be challenging when you don't have a ton of experience on your side. Can you imagine college teams playing NBA teams on a nightly basis? The
Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton aren’t here just to mentor the young Wizards. They’re also to lead by example.
Smart (finger) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Marcus Smart hates losing. How will he handle life with the Washington Wizards?
Khris Middleton, Marcus Smart, and Richaun Holmes are three players who the Wizards could look to trade in the offseason.
Looking ahead, NBA executives widely expect Khris Middleton to exercise his $33.35 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Marcus Smart, meanwhile, has an expiring $21.59 million deal for the 2025-26 season. Giannis Antetokounmpo talked about his on-court connection with Damian Lillard compared to the one he had with Khris Middleton.
Bilal Coulibaly, a promising French professional basketball player, is finding his rhythm with the Washington Wizards. The 20-year-old joined the team in 2023 during the NBA Summer League, where he quickly proved his worth.