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Wizards Sign Corey Kispert to Extension

Corey Kispert will stay with the Washington Wizards.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 9, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) is defended by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Oct 9, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) is defended by New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards are committing to Corey Kispert for the foreseeable future.

According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Wizards have agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract with Kispert just hours before the 6 p.m. deadline for rookie extensions.

Kispert, 25, was the No. 15 overall pick by the Wizards in the 2021 NBA Draft and has become one of the team's best players in his first three seasons in the league.

After leaving Gonzaga after four years, Kispert became an immediate contributor for the Wizards, and he has improved in each season he has been in the league. Last year, Kispert averaged career-highs with 13.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game while shooting just over 38 percent from beyond the 3-point line.

With Deni Avdija no longer on the team, Kispert's role on the wing is expected to increase this season, and with several rookies around, the team will be relying on him a little more in all areas on and off the court.

Ultimately, his value to the team met his contract demands and the two sides were able to come to an agreement just before the start of the season.

Kispert and the Wizards begin their season later this week when they host the defending champion Boston Celtics.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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