The Washington Wizards posted back-to-back 40-win seasons from 2016-18, a span that included two playoff appearances, one playoff series win against the Hawks, and a memorable Game 7 against the Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.'
Since then, the Wizards have mostly lived in rebuilding mode. They have some talented players and a few big contracts, but that has yet to lead to high-level success.'
Highest-Paid Wizards Players
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| Rank | Player | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Poole | $29.7 Million |
| 2 | Kyle Kuzma | $23.5 Million |
| 3 | Malcolm Brogdon | $22.5 Million |
| 4 | Richaun Holmes | $12.9 Million |
| 5 | Marvin Bagley III | $12.5 Million |
| 6 | Landry Shamet | $11 Million |
| 7 | Bilal Coulibaly | $6.9 Million |
| 8 | Corey Kispert | $5.7 Million |
| 9 | Johnny Davis | $5.3 Million |
| 10 | Patrick Baldwin Jr. | $2.4 Million |
The Wizards acquired Poole from the Golden State Warriors in a July 2023 salary dump. He was second on the team in 2023-24 with 17.4 points per game.'
Kuzma, who turns 29 during the 2024 offseason, is the central piece for the Wizards to build around. His 22.2 points per game led the team by a wide margin and his $23.5 million salary is a good deal for his overall talent and production.