Wizards Lock In Six Rookie-Scale Options for 2026/27
The decisions underscore a draft-first rebuild with about $38.3 million committed for next season.
Overview
- The team exercised options on Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Cam Whitmore, Bub Carrington, AJ Johnson and Kyshawn George for 2026/27.
- Projected salaries total roughly $38.3 million: Sarr $12.37M, Coulibaly $9.24M, Whitmore $5.46M, Carrington $4.90M, Johnson $3.24M, George $3.11M.
- Coulibaly and Whitmore become eligible for rookie extensions in July 2026, with restricted free agency in 2027 if no deals are reached.
- Fourth-year option decisions for Sarr, Carrington, Johnson and George are due next fall for the 2027/28 season.
- Early returns highlight Sarr and George as standouts through four games, while Coulibaly is expected to make his season debut Thursday night against Oklahoma City.