Just like the Wizards, the Utah Jazz have also missed the playoffs the past few seasons. Yet, they have a player who could transform Washington's roster and rebuild. Jazz on SI writer Sean Ackerman also believes a trade involving Markkanen is inevitable.

Labissiere didn't appear in an NBA game in four seasons until the Kings signed him to a 10-day contract in March.

Let’s examine the league’s reigning champs, the Thunder. When everyone’s healthy, the Thunder’s starting lineup features a pair of 7-footers, Holmgren, who is ultra versatile, and Isaiah Hartenstein, who is more of a traditional big.

There is no better feeling than having plans established for your future. Our futures always seem to be riddled with worry and doubts. Nothing we have will last

Michael Jordan made a second comeback with the Washington Wizards in 2001 and still averaged over 20 points per game. At that time, it was remarkable because MJ was nearing 40 years old and yet he was still playing at a high level against younger competition.

Did you know the Washington Wizards haven’t had an end-of-season award winner since Gheorghe Muresan won the Most Improved Player Award (MIP) during the 1995-96 season?

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak as NBA Fans Surprised By Recent Washington Wizards Signing . Skal Labissière appeared in four games for the Sacramento Kings during the 2024-25 season.