The Wizards have waived veteran big man Richaun Holmes, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets.
Holmes’ $13.28MM contract for next season only had a partial guarantee of $250K. He averaged 7.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in 17.2 minutes over 31 games (seven starts) last season.
Holmes will be an unrestricted free agent once he clears waivers. Given his age — 31 — and lack of playing time last season, it’s no surprise that Washington would clear salary by cutting Holmes loose.
Holmes declined a $12.88MM option on his contract last summer in order to sign a two-year, $25.9MM contract that included the partial guarantee on year two. He had been acquired during the trade deadline from Dallas in the deal that sent Daniel Gafford to the Mavs. He appeared in 17 games for Washington that season, making eight starts and averaging 7.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in 18.7 minutes per night.
Holmes was once one of the most sought-after big men in the league. He was signed by Sacramento on a four-year, $46MM contract in 2021 and averaged in double digits in three consecutive seasons for the Kings.
Once the Wizards signed free agent Marvin Bagley III to back up Alex Sarr, it was clear that Holmes was no longer in the Wizards’ plans. He should draw interest from teams seeking frontcourt depth.
Warriors, amirite..??
If he wants a minimum contract, sign him up.
The chances of him agreeing to a minimum contract is zilch.
Really? Where are all these better offers coming from?
I’m thinking those mid-level thingies for five or $6 million. There’s teams that should have those still right? I think he’s too good to go for the minimum right now.
Warriors gonna swoop so many late cheap deals with those current open spots
They’ll probably find better but not a terrible backup plan for min~ They might be set if Horford signs with AL Post TJD
Or Boston where Holmes could play himself into another contract. Warriors are pretty stuck atm. These guys going to be on the board when the kuminga Al Horford thing settles? Lakers could use a big, plenty other teams too.
Holmes is allergic to defense. I vouched for him for years but he lacks wortk ethic….
What if Horford burns you?
Handshake done deal wink wink.
What happened w this dude in sac he was balling then just got shut down
He was a good player in Washington, he still has it in him. Probably sucks for him to be waived this late when many teams have already made their signings.
If he goes to GS, he will be another undersized player at the position on that team. He’s listed at 6’10 but he’s really 6’8.5 – 6’9 without shoes, maybe even a hair shorter than that.
The Bulls could use an interior player.
Now trade Wesley, Malaki and Champaigne for a young C prospect. Sarr to PF. Fixes the rotation. Resign Gill. Sign Taj Gibson
Should be easy to see
This team is getting close