The Washington Wizards renewed the start of the Free Agency with sniper Davis Bertans, who is getting a hefty raise for his strong season. Meanwhile, John Wall seems to want to leave the team.
The 28-year-old Bertans extended for five years and 80 million dollars with the Wizards, as his agent Arturs Kalnitis opposite ESPN said. The contract includes an early termination option after the fourth year.
Bertans had come to Washington from the San Antonio Spurs just before last season. There he celebrated his breakthrough: For the Wizards he got an average of 15.4 points and 4.5 rebounds, establishing himself as one of the best three shooters in the NBA. He let 8.7 three-pointers per game fly, of which an overwhelming 42.4 percent fell into the basket.
The Wizards, who also have German internationals Moritz Wagner and Isaac Bonga under contract, also signed Anthony Gill and Robin Lopez on the first day of the Free Agency to replenish the squad.
John Wall calls for Trade from the Wizards
However, there was also some less positive news. After it had been leaked in the past few days that the Houston Rockets had spoken to Washington regarding a deal by Russell Westbrook for John Wall, these conversations are, according to Shams Charania (The Athletic) now came to a standstill for the time being.
However, Wall has made it clear to his team that he wants to be traded, the report continues. However, if a deal with Westbrook turns out to be impossible, things can get very complicated.
The point guard has not played an NBA game since December 2018 due to injuries, but has one of the NBA’s most exuberant contracts. He is still entitled to over $ 47 million in 2022/23.
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