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The Washington Wizards are continuing to invest in their young core, making a series of roster decisions that could help shape the franchise's future.
Washington announced Sunday that it exercised rookie-scale team options on five players, including former No. 2 overall draft pick Alex Sarr.
The Wizards picked up the fourth-year options on Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George, along with third-year options on Tre Johnson and Will Riley. The moves keep all five players under contract through the 2027-28 NBA season, providing Washington with additional stability as the organization continues developing its roster.
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Sarr, the second overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, has emerged as one of the franchise's most promising young players.
The 7-foot center averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks during the 2025-26 season, showing significant improvement from his rookie campaign.
He recently reached another milestone, recording his 200th career block against the Charlotte Hornets on Oct. 26.
According to the Wizards, Sarr became the first player in franchise history to reach 200 blocks before turning 22 since the NBA began officially tracking the statistic in 1973-74.
Carrington has also established himself as a reliable contributor in Washington's backcourt.
The former first-round pick has appeared in all 170 games of his NBA career, giving him the second-longest streak of consecutive appearances to begin a career in franchise history, trailing only Wes Unseld.
George, meanwhile, continues to develop into a versatile offensive weapon. He was one of just four NBA players age 22 or younger to average at least 14 points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal during the 2025-26 season.
Washington also demonstrated its confidence in Johnson and Riley, two members of its 2025 draft class.
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Johnson averaged 12.2 points during his rookie season, earning a selection to the 2026 NBA Rising Stars event.
Riley finished his first campaign averaging 10.3 points and showed significant improvement down the stretch, scoring at least 30 points in consecutive games in April.
The decisions represent another step in Washington's effort to build a competitive roster around its recent draft selections.
While the Wizards still have plenty to prove on the court, retaining their young talent provides continuity as the franchise looks to turn its rebuilding efforts into sustained success.
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