Jordan Poole Reacts To Washington Wizards $54 Million Decision

Corey Kispert signed a contract extension with the Washington Wizards.

Dec 18, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) smiles before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Corey Kispert is coming off his third season in the NBA with the Washington Wizards.

He finished the year with averages of 13.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 48.6% from the field and 38.3% from the three-point range in 80 games (22 starts).

On Monday, Kispert signed a contract extension with Washington.

Official: We have signed Corey Kispert to a contract extension. 🤝

📰 Read more: https://t.co/38RHMtzvlD
🤝 Pres. by @RobinhoodApp pic.twitter.com/83ElUa9kGs

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 21, 2024

ESPN's Shams Charania reported the details of the deal.

Via Charania: "Washington Wizards F Corey Kispert has agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports told ESPN."

Washington Wizards F Corey Kispert has agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/dbzTb77Epm

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2024

Following the news, Wizards star Jordan Poole made a post to his Instagram story.

Poole wrote: "CONGRATS SNIPER 💰@CKIS24"

Jordan Poole's IG Story / October 21

Kispert was the 15th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Gonzaga.

His career averages are 10.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 48.1% from the field and 38.8% from the three-point range in 231 games (all with the Wizards).

Jordan Poole congratulates Corey Kispert on his contract extension: pic.twitter.com/oj7sbU291U

— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) October 21, 2024

Meanwhile, Poole is going into his second season playing for the Wizards (and sixth in the NBA).

The 2022 Golden State Warriors NBA Champion finished last year with averages of 17.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 41.3% from the field and 32.6% from the three-point range in 78 games.

Oct 14, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Washington Wizards shooting guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots a three-point jump shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images / Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The Wizards will play their first game of the season on Thursday evening when they host Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.

Last year, they were the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 15-67 record.