Two-way Wizards ahead Justin Champagnie is getting promoted.
Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Champagnie’s agent Daniel Hazard revealed that the 6’6″ wing is about to ink a four-year, $10M contract with Washington. He’ll earn $1.8M for the rest of 2024-25.
Throughout 40 video games for the Wizards this season, the 23-year-old is averaging 7.5 factors, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.9 dimes. He’s additionally logging a good slash line of .504/.376/.674.
With this anticipated promotion of Champagnie, the Wizards will now have a two-way roster slot opening, leaving solely Tristan Vukcevic and Jaylen Martin inked to two-way offers.
The Wizards possess the worst file within the league at 11-48, and might afford to take an prolonged have a look at developmental gamers like Champagnie. This looks as if a savvy transfer for all events.
