Projected Cap Space with Cap Holds/Accept Options: -$59,057,681
Maximum Cap Space (i.e. without Cap Holds/Decline Options): $34,667,183
Cap Holds:
Ian Mahinmi - $23,175,077
Tyus Jones - $21,000,000
Kendrick Nunn - $6,825,000
Anthony Gill - $2,093,637
Ty Lawson - $2,093,637
Shabazz Napier - $2,093,637
Tomas Satoransky - $2,093,637
Ramon Sessions - $2,093,637
Jules Bernard - $1,867,722
Johnathan Williams - $1,867,722
Cassius Winston - $1,867,722
Large Trade Exceptions:
$12, 402,000 (Via Daniel Gafford trade with Dallas)
$9,800,926 (Via Monte Morris trade with Detroit)
$5,379,250 (Via Bradley Beal trade with Phoenix)
**Projected Signing Exceptions: **
Non-Taxpayer MLE ($12,859,000)
Bi-Annual Exception ($4,681,000)
2024 Draft Picks
1st Round
Own Pick
Likely OKC (Second least favorable of HOU 5-30, LAC, OKC and UTA 11-30 to IND then others to OKC and TOR (via OKC to DAL)
2nd Round
Phoenix
Wizards will continue the rebuild with the hope of finding players they feel they can build around. They're more or less stuck with Jordan Poole given he has three years and $95.5 million left on his deal through 2026-27, since it wouldn't make sense to give up assets to get rid of his contract at this point. As far as contract decisions the major one is Tyus Jones since he's a UFA. I'm sure they'll be trade rumors for Kuzma during the year as well given he's good value for his contract.
I just don't see any light at the end of the tunnel for the Zards. I don't believe that Leonsis can put together a competitive team ever, they haven't been fun to watch since the agent 0 years