Wizards Are Signing Forward Jalen McDaniels
Jalen McDaniels has played for multiple teams during his five seasons in the NBA, and now he has found a new home, at least for now. On Saturday morning, Shams Charania reported that the Washington Wizards are signing McDaniels to a 10-day contract. NBA fans last saw McDaniels when he played for the Toronto […] The post Wizards Are Signing Forward Jalen McDaniels appeared first on The Cold Wire.
Jalen McDaniels has played for multiple teams during his five seasons in the NBA, and now he has found a new home, at least for now.
On Saturday morning, Shams Charania reported that the Washington Wizards are signing McDaniels to a 10-day contract.
NBA fans last saw McDaniels when he played for the Toronto Raptors and averaged 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds during 50 games last season.
The Washington Wizards are signing forward Jalen McDaniels to a 10-day contract, his agents Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports and Bill Duffy of WME Sports told ESPN. The 6-foot-9 forward has showcased shooting splits of 47-39-80 this season with Capital City in the G League. pic.twitter.com/fNYJI9VKSV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 22, 2025
With this move, the Wizards are adding frontcourt depth as they prepare for the rest of the season.
Over the last few years, McDaniels has put in work for the Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Raptors.
After being cut by the San Antonio Spurs, McDaniels played for the Wizards’ G-League team, the Capital City Go-Go.
During his time with that team, he averaged 12.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
A 10-day contract obviously doesn’t guarantee that McDaniels will be in DC for long but he may be in a good position for a longer contract.
That’s because the Wizards have an awful record and are currently dead last in the East at 9-46.
They have no chance of reaching the playoffs and know that, which means they can give more time to McDaniels.
Therefore, he can prove himself over these 10 days and possibly secure a more permanent spot with the Wizards or another team in the NBA.
The Wizards are tinkering with their roster and will probably make a few more adjustments before the end of the season.
They might be at the start of a long rebuilding process, so they will see who works best in their lineup as they create plans for the future.
Will McDaniels be part of those plans?
These next 10 days could be hugely important for McDaniels and his career.
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