The Wizards have waived veteran big man Richaun Holmes, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype 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, then signed a two-year, $25.9MM contract that included the partial guarantee. He had been acquired during the trade deadline from Dalls 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 game.
Holmes was once one of the most sought after big man 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. Holmes 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?
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?