Washington Wizards 2026 Cap Sheet
Cap sheet & depth chart information for the Washington Wizards as well as transactions, draft picks, trade exceptions and more.
Payroll
Player Option
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Qualifying Offer
Non-Guaranteed
Partially Guaranteed
| Players (24) | Pos | Age | YoS | LBRN | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Signed w/ | Gtd | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis Shot Creator | C | 33 | 14 | 3.45 | $58.4M | $62.7M | birdRights | $58.4M | ||||
| Trae Young Primary Ball Handler | PG | 28 | 8 | 2.55 | $49.4M | $50.4M | $54.4M | $58.3M | birdRights | $154.4M | ||
| AJ Dybantsa Draft Pick #1 | SF | 20 | 0 | $14.7M | $15.4M | $16.2M | $20.4M | rookieScaleException | $66.9M | |||
| Alex Sarr Stretch Big | C | 21 | 2 | -1.71 | $12.3M | $15.6M | rookieScaleException | $27.9M | ||||
| Bilal Coulibaly Secondary Ball Handler | SF | 22 | 3 | -2.79 | $9.2M | rookieScaleException | $9.2M | |||||
| Tre Johnson Role Player | SG | 20 | 1 | $8.6M | $9.0M | $11.4M | rookieScaleException | $29.2M | ||||
| Deandre Ayton Roll + Cut Big | C | 28 | 8 | -0.52 | $8.1M | nonTaxpayerMidLevelException | $0 | |||||
| Khris Middleton Shot Creator | SF | 35 | 14 | 0.28 | $5.5M | $5.8M | $6.1M | birdRights | $17.6M | |||
| Cam Whitmore Movement Shooter | SF | 22 | 3 | -0.74 | $5.4M | rookieScaleException | $5.4M | |||||
| Bub Carrington Primary Ball Handler | PG | 21 | 2 | -4.91 | $4.9M | $7.2M | rookieScaleException | $12.1M | ||||
| Will Riley Role Player | SF | 20 | 1 | $3.6M | $3.8M | $6.1M | rookieScaleException | $13.7M | ||||
| Kyshawn George Movement Shooter | SG | 23 | 2 | -2.53 | $3.1M | $5.4M | rookieScaleException | $8.5M | ||||
Cap Holds (12) | ||||||||||||
| Ian Mahinmi Role Player | 19 | $23.1M | Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Kendrick Nunn Role Player | 8 | $6.8M | Early Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Ty Lawson Role Player | 17 | $2.4M | Non Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Shabazz Napier Role Player | 12 | $2.4M | Early Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Tomas Satoransky Role Player | 10 | $2.4M | Non Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Ramon Sessions Role Player | 19 | $2.4M | Non Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Sharife Cooper Role Player | 5 | $2.4M | Non Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Anthony Gill Role Player | 6 | $2.4M | Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Jamir Watkins Role Player | SG | 25 | 1 | $2.3M | Restricted Non Bird | $0 | ||||||
| JT Thor Role Player | 5 | $2.1M | Two Way | $0 | ||||||||
| Johnathan Williams Role Player | 5 | $2.1M | Two Way | $0 | ||||||||
| Cassius Winston Role Player | 6 | $2.1M | Two Way | $0 | ||||||||
| Age | YoS | LBRN | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Gtd | ||||
Average | 24.5 | 7.4 | -0.77 | $9.8M | $19.5M | $18.8M | $39.4M | $0 | $36.6M | |||
Guaranteed Total | $183.8M | $113.0M | $94.4M | $20.4M | $0 | $403.6M | ||||||
Inclusive Total | $237.4M | $175.8M | $94.4M | $78.8M | $0 | $403.6M | ||||||
Salary Cap | $166.0M | $174.3M | $183.0M | $192.1M | $201.7M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Threshold | $201.6M | $211.7M | $222.3M | $233.4M | $245.1M | |||||||
Apron | $210.6M | $220.8M | $231.8M | $243.4M | $255.6M | |||||||
Second Apron | $223.6M | $234.2M | $245.9M | $258.2M | $271.1M | |||||||
Bi-Annual Ex. | $5.5M | $5.7M | $6.0M | $6.3M | $6.6M | |||||||
Non-Taxpayer MLE | $15.1M | $15.8M | $16.6M | $17.5M | $18.4M | |||||||
Taxpayer MLE | $6.1M | $6.4M | $6.7M | $7.0M | $7.4M | |||||||
Room Ex. | $9.4M | $9.8M | $10.3M | $10.9M | $11.4M | |||||||
Cap Space | - $71.4M | - $1.5M | $88.5M | $113.3M | $201.7M | |||||||
Max Cap Space | - $17.8M | $61.2M | $88.5M | $171.7M | $201.7M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Space | - $35.7M | $35.9M | $127.9M | $154.6M | $245.1M | |||||||
Apron Space | - $26.7M | $44.9M | $137.3M | $164.5M | $255.6M | |||||||
Second Apron Space | - $13.7M | $58.3M | $151.4M | $179.3M | $271.1M | |||||||
Notes
The Wizards are currently hard capped at the 1st apron for the 2026-2027 season
• Acquired Khris Middleton from the Mavericks via sign-and-trade.
Wizards cap sheet information was last updated .
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Depth Chart
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Transactions
2026-2027
Khris Middleton
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 6-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded AJ Johnson, a conditional, GSW pick 2030 1st round pick and a 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick] to Memphis (MEM); Dallas (DAL) traded a 2033 2nd round pick [DAL pick] to Washington (WAS); Detroit (DET) traded Marcus Sasser to Dallas (DAL); Detroit (DET) traded a 2028 2nd round pick [multiple conditions] to LA (LAC); Detroit (DET) traded Isaiah Stewart to Memphis (MEM); Detroit (DET) traded Caris LeVert, a 2027 2nd round pick [least favorable of BKN/DAL pick] and a 2027 2nd round pick [MIL pick] to Milwaukee (MIL); LA (LAC) traded John Collins to Detroit (DET); LA (LAC) traded $1,100,000 to Milwaukee (MIL); Memphis (MEM) traded Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberovic to Dallas (DAL); Memphis (MEM) traded a 2029 2nd round pick [2nd most favorable of DET/NYK/MIL] , a 2031 2nd round pick [DAL pick] and a 2032 2nd round pick [DET pick] to Detroit (DET); Milwaukee (MIL) traded Gary Harris and Taurean Prince to Detroit (DET); Washington (WAS) traded D'Angelo Russell, a 2029 2nd round pick [LAL pick] , a 2032 2nd round pick [most favorable of MEM/PHI/UTA pick] and a 2033 2nd round pick [WAS pick] to Memphis (MEM)Deandre Ayton
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Los Angeles (LAL) for Jaden Hardy, a 2031 2nd round pick and a 2032 2nd round pickDeandre Ayton
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Los Angeles (LAL) for Jaden Hardy, a 2031 2nd round pick [WAS pick] and a 2032 2nd round pick [WAS pick]Trae Young
Signed a 4 year $212.80 million contract with Washington (WAS) - includes 2029-30 Player OptionAJ Dybantsa
Signed a 4 year $66.91 million Rookie Scale contract with Washington (WAS)Show More
Sharife Cooper
Washington (WAS) declined to tender Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free AgentJamir Watkins
Washington (WAS) tendered Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free AgentJamir Watkins
Washington (WAS) declined $2.15 million option for 2026-27D'Angelo Russell
Exercised $5.97 million Player Option with Washington (WAS) for 2026-27Trae Young
Declined an $48.97 million Player Option with Washington (WAS) for 2026-27Jamir Watkins
Signed a 2 year $3.28 million Rest-of-Season contract with Washington (WAS) - includes 2026-27 Club OptionLeaky Black
Signed a 2 year Two-Way contract with Washington (WAS)Tristan Vukcevic
Signed a 3 year $8.86 million Rest-of-Season contract with Washington (WAS) via converted Two-Way contract - includes 2027-28 Club OptionAlondes Williams
Signed a 10-day contract with Washington (WAS)Kadary Richmond
Signed a 10-day contract with Washington (WAS)Danté Exum
Waived by Washington (WAS)Keshon Gilbert
Signed a 10-day contract with Washington (WAS)D'Angelo Russell
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 3-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum to Washington (WAS); Washington (WAS) traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, a 2026 1st round pick [OKC pick] , a 2030 1st round pick [GSW pick] , a 2027 2nd round pick [CHI pick] , a 2029 2nd round pick [PHX pick] and a 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick] to Dallas (DAL); Washington (WAS) traded Malaki Branham to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded Tyus Jones to Dallas (DAL)Danté Exum
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 3-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell and Jaden Hardy to Washington (WAS); Washington (WAS) traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, 2026 1st round pick, 2030 1st round pick, 2029 2nd round pick, 2027 2nd round pick and 2029 2nd round pick to Dallas (DAL); Washington (WAS) traded Malaki Branham to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded Tyus Jones to Dallas (DAL)Anthony Davis
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 3-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to Washington (WAS); Washington (WAS) traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, a 2026 1st round pick [OKC pick] , a 2030 1st round pick [GSW pick] , a 2027 2nd round pick [CHI pick] , a 2029 2nd round pick [PHX pick] and a 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick] to Dallas (DAL); Washington (WAS) traded Malaki Branham to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded Tyus Jones to Dallas (DAL)Jaden Hardy
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 3-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to Washington (WAS); Washington (WAS) traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, 2026 1st round pick, 2030 1st round pick, 2029 2nd round pick, 2027 2nd round pick and 2029 2nd round pick to Dallas (DAL); Washington (WAS) traded Malaki Branham to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded Tyus Jones to Dallas (DAL)Anthony Davis
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 3-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded D'Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum to Washington (WAS); Washington (WAS) traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, 2026 1st round pick, 2030 1st round pick, 2029 2nd round pick, 2027 2nd round pick and 2029 2nd round pick to Dallas (DAL); Washington (WAS) traded Malaki Branham to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded Tyus Jones to Dallas (DAL)Danté Exum
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 3-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy and D'Angelo Russell to Washington (WAS); Washington (WAS) traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, a 2026 1st round pick [OKC pick] , a 2030 1st round pick [GSW pick] , a 2027 2nd round pick [CHI pick] , a 2029 2nd round pick [PHX pick] and a 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick] to Dallas (DAL); Washington (WAS) traded Malaki Branham to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded Tyus Jones to Dallas (DAL)Jaden Hardy
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 3-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to Washington (WAS); Washington (WAS) traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, a 2026 1st round pick [OKC pick] , a 2030 1st round pick [GSW pick] , a 2027 2nd round pick [CHI pick] , a 2029 2nd round pick [PHX pick] and a 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick] to Dallas (DAL); Washington (WAS) traded Malaki Branham to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded Tyus Jones to Dallas (DAL)D'Angelo Russell
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) as part of a 3-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum to Washington (WAS); Washington (WAS) traded Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Marvin Bagley III, 2026 1st round pick, 2030 1st round pick, 2029 2nd round pick, 2027 2nd round pick and 2029 2nd round pick to Dallas (DAL); Washington (WAS) traded Malaki Branham to Charlotte (CHA); Charlotte (CHA) traded Tyus Jones to Dallas (DAL)Danté Exum
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) with Anthony Davis , D'Angelo Russell and Jaden Hardy for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, 2026 1st round pick [OKC pick] , 2030 1st round pick [GSW pick] , 2029 2nd round pick [PHX pick] , 2027 2nd round pick [CHI pick] and 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick]Anthony Davis
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) with D'Angelo Russell , Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, 2026 1st round pick [OKC pick] , 2030 1st round pick [GSW pick] , 2029 2nd round pick [PHX pick] , 2027 2nd round pick [CHI pick] and 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick]D'Angelo Russell
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) with Anthony Davis , Jaden Hardy and Dante Exum for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, 2026 1st round pick [OKC pick] , 2030 1st round pick [GSW pick] , 2029 2nd round pick [PHX pick] , 2027 2nd round pick [CHI pick] and 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick]Jaden Hardy
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Dallas (DAL) with Anthony Davis , D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, 2026 1st round pick [OKC pick] , 2030 1st round pick [GSW pick] , 2029 2nd round pick [PHX pick] , 2027 2nd round pick [CHI pick] and 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick]Skal Labissiere
Signed a 10-day contract with Washington (WAS)Trae Young
Traded to Washington (WAS) from Atlanta (ATL) for C.J. McCollum and Corey KispertIncoming Draft Picks
| Year | Round | From |
|---|---|---|
2027 | 1 | Own |
2027 | 2 | BKN or DAL |
2027 | 2 | GSW or PHX |
2028 | 1 | Own |
2028 | 2 | DEN |
2029 | 1 | BOS, MIL or POR |
2029 | 1 | Own |
2029 | 2 | LAL |
2030 | 1 | Own |
2030 | 2 | PHX or POR |
2031 | 1 | Own |
2032 | 1 | Own |
2032 | 2 | UTA |
2033 | 1 | Own |
2033 | 2 | Own |
Outgoing Draft Picks
| Year | Round | To |
|---|---|---|
2027 | 2 | NYK |
2028 | 1 | POR holds rights to swap |
2028 | 1 | holds rights to swap |
2028 | 2 | ORL holds rights to swap |
2029 | 2 | IND or POR |
2030 | 1 | WAS holds rights to swap |
2030 | 2 | PHI |
2031 | 2 | WAS holds rights to swap |
2031 | 2 | LAL |
2032 | 2 | LAL |