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Wizards Waive Dante Exum, D’Angelo Russell Won’t Report as Anthony Davis Is Shut Down

Washington prioritizes recovery over short-term results following the Anthony Davis trade.

Overview

  • The Wizards placed veteran guard Dante Exum on waivers, the team announced Sunday.
  • Exum’s $2,296,274 cap charge stays on Washington’s books if he clears waivers, though the move opens a 15-man roster slot.
  • General manager Will Dawkins said D’Angelo Russell will not report, with talks ongoing about a buyout or other resolution.
  • NBA reporter Chris Haynes has reported that Washington plans to keep Anthony Davis out for the remainder of the season to focus on full recovery.
  • Washington now lists 13 players on standard contracts, with Keshon Gilbert on a 10-day deal, after Exum’s season-ending right-knee surgery in December kept him sidelined.