Washington pursues DeRozan amid Westbrook retirement announcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Washington is actively seeking to acquire DeMar DeRozan. This follows an earlier attempt to re-sign Russell Westbrook, who recently announced his retirement. The Wizards are also involved in a multi-team trade focused on Peyton Watson, aiming to secure Tre Mann. The developments come as the team reshapes its roster during the offseason.
- •Washington is pursuing DeMar DeRozan.
- •Russell Westbrook recently announced his retirement.
- •Wizards are involved in a trade to acquire Tre Mann.
- •Previous efforts focused on re-signing Westbrook.
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