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Isaiah Todd announces retirement from basketball via Instagram post

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 4:35 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Isaiah Todd announces retirement from basketball via Instagram post

Summary

Former Washington Wizards forward Isaiah Todd has announced his retirement from basketball in an Instagram post. Todd, 25, cited negative influences and feelings of being misunderstood as reasons for his decision. Before his retirement, he played just one game for Azerbaijani team Gence, scoring seven points on 1-8 shooting. Todd had previously signed with Gence after a brief stint in Cyprus. His career with the Wizards and subsequent teams has been marked by limited playtime and performance, including averages of 10.0 points per game in Cyprus. Todd's retirement marks a significant shift after a tumultuous period in his career.

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By the Numbers

•Isaiah Todd retires from basketball at age 25.
•He played only one game for Gence in Azerbaijan.
•Todd averaged 10.0 points per game in Cyprus.
•He expressed frustration over negative influences in his life.
•Todd's career included a brief run with the Washington Wizards.

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What they're saying

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This time last year, former Washington Wizards prospect Isaiah Todd made an unprecedented move for a former NBA player when he chose to sign in Cyprus, a relatively lowly standard of league for someone with his CV. This time this year, however, he has retired altogether. In an expletive-laden post posted to his Instagram account […] The post Former Wizards Forward Abruptly Retires With Instagram Tirade appeared first on HEAVY.
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