Wizards Bring Back Marvin Bagley III on One-Year Deal

Free agent large man Marvin Bagley III has agreed to a one-year take care of the Washington Wizards, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Thursday.

The 26-year-old returns to the Wizards after taking part in in Washington for the 2024-25 season after which being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on the February deadline.

Marvin Bagley III Went No. 2 General In The 2018 NBA Draft

Bagley was the No. 2 general decide of the Sacramento Kings within the 2018 NBA draft, a transfer that was arguably one of many worst errors in franchise historical past.

The subsequent three picks had been Luka Doncic, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Trae Younger, respectively, whereas Mikal Bridges went No. 10 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went No. 11.

Though the 6-foot-10 Bagley brings athleticism and dimension to the courtroom, he lacks the shot-blocking capacity and struggles to field out opponents for defensive boards.

The seven-year veteran additionally doesn’t supply perimeter capturing. This has finally led to the large man bouncing round from crew to crew.

In 289 profession NBA regular-season video games (129 begins) with the Kings, Detroit Pistons, Wizards, and Grizzlies, Bagley has averaged 12 factors, 6.5 rebounds, and 22.4 minutes per contest whereas capturing 51.8% from the sector.

Wizards Added Bagley After Buying and selling Away Kelly Olynyk

The Wizards focused Bagley in free company after they traded Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs.

Bagley appeared in 43 video games (16 begins) with Washington throughout components of 2023-24 and 2024-25, averaging 9.6 factors and 5.8 rebounds per contest whereas capturing 57% from the ground.

Washington initially acquired Bagley forward of the 2024 commerce deadline alongside Isaiah Livers and a second-round decide.

Earlier than final season’s commerce deadline, the Wizards despatched Bagley out in a multi-team deal that landed them Marcus Good and a first-round decide, which they used to commerce down and choose Will Riley within the 2025 NBA draft.

It stays to be seen whether or not Bagley will keep put in Washington this time round.

The Wizards have 15 gamers on customary contracts. Additionally they have Richaun Holmes and Justin Champagnie on customary offers, however Holmes’s $13.28 million contract is simply assured for roughly $250,000 and Champagnie’s deal is non-guaranteed.