Greg Finberg
@GregFinberg
Journalism @Penn_State | Sports Editor @DailyCollegian | Staff Writer @bulletsforever | Host of “The Wizards Podcast”⬇️
NEW POD: Projecting the Wizards’ 25-26 starters and rotation. • Starters: Coulibaly or George? • Rotation: Lots of wings, not enough minutes to go around • Where does AJ Johnson fit? Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
I was doing some prep for a pod where I project the Wizards’ starting lineup and rotation for 25-26, and my biggest takeaway is that some talented players simply won’t play much, if at all, early on. Just not enough minutes to go around.
Wesley gave back $1.4 million is his buyout with the Wizards, as @KeithSmithNBA reported Monday. The buyout gave Wesley the chance to find a new team, signing a one-year deal with Portland.
Free agent guard Blake Wesley has agreed to a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. The former Spurs first-round pick shot 37% on 3s in second half of last season and now lands a new role in Portland.
Marcus Smart gave back $6.8M in his buyout with the Washington Wizards. Blake Wesley gave back $1.4M in his buyout with the Washington Wizards.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick late last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart.
What was your biggest takeaway from the Wizards’ 2025 Summer League? A few of mine: • Tre Johnson looked very comfortable scoring the basketball • Some impressive single-game defensive displays: Sarr’s 8 blocks, Watkins’ 10 stocks • Dillon Jones enjoyed an impressive finale
NEW POD: The Wizards reached buyout agreements with Marcus Smart and Blake Wesley. • Analysis on both buyouts, updated roster • Possible AJ Johnson backup PG mins? • Summer League recap Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
Update: Blake Wesley agreed to a buyout with the Wizards to allow the former Spurs first-round pick to become a free agent, sources told @hoopshype. Wesley, a strong perimeter defender, shot 37% on threes in the second half last season and expects to land in a new role elsewhere.
The Washington Wizards have waived Blake Wesley, league sources told @hoopshype. Wesley, the 25th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, was acquired from the San Antonio Spurs in the Kelly Olynyk trade.
Lost in the recent Wizards news was Dillon Jones, who put together an impressive performance today. 25 PTS 11 REB 3 AST 8-13 FG (2-3 3pt) Much better outing for Jones, who was terrific when attacking the basket.
NEWS: The Washington Wizards have reached a buyout agreement with Marcus Smart and waived Blake Wesley, per @ShamsCharania and @MikeAScotto Story for @BulletsForever on Washington's updated roster and how these moves could open the door for AJ Johnson: bulletsforever.com/2025/7/19/2447…
Washington traded for Marcus Smart in large part to acquire Memphis’ 2025 first-round pick, which became the No. 18 pick. They turned that asset into Will Riley (No. 21), Jamir Watkins (No. 43) and two future second-round picks. Now they reach a buyout agreement with Smart.…
Jamir Watkins finishes Summer League with 19 steals through five games — an average of 3.8 steals per game. Watkins dropped 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 steals vs. New York today. Shot 8-18 and 4-11 from three. Impressive Summer League from the No. 43 pick.
A few Wizards transactions just occurred: • Wizards are nearing a buyout with Marcus Smart and he’s expected to sign with the Lakers, per @ShamsCharania • Wizards are waiving Blake Wesley, per @MikeAScotto Would get the team down to 15 standards NBA contracts.