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Washington Wizards Make Intriguing Roster Moves

The Washington Wizards have waived guard Ryan Rollins and signed guard Hamidou Diallo to a ten-day contract.

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Washington Wizards Make Intriguing Roster Moves
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To the shock of most people, the Washington Wizards waived guard Ryan Rollins late last night.

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With the trade deadline coming up, we expect the Wizards to move some veterans and open playing spots for younger guys, one we thought would see more time was Rollins.

Rollins was acquired in the trade with the Golden State Warriors, where Washington essentially exchanged guards Chris Paul and Jordan Poole.

There hasn't been much of a chance provided for Rollins to prove he belongs.

Washington Wizards guard Ryan Rollins (9) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center.
Washington Wizards guard Ryan Rollins (9) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center / Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Since he was just acquired a few months ago that makes the decision even more puzzling as the trade was one of the first this new Wizards front office made, so they had to see something in him that convinced them he had upside.

In a corresponding move Washington signed guard Hamidou Diallo to a ten-day contract.

Diallo has been with the Capital City Go-Go this season so there is familiarity within the organization with him.

The guard averaged 18.6 points with the Go-Go this season and has time in the NBA playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons.

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2020-2021 was his best season where he averaged 11.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game with the Thunder before being traded to the Pistons.

In 2019 Diallo famously won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest when we jumped over Hall of Fame center Shaquille O'Neal.

The stove is just now starting to heat up for the Wizards and first-year General Manager Will Dawkins and we expect the moves to continue to come so stay tuned to the Inside The Wizards page for all your Washington Wizards news.

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Gage is entering his first season covering the Washington Wizards and brings a lifetime of passion for sports with him. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and a proud husband and father of two. You can follow or reach out to Gage on X @SheetsG23

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