Kristaps Porzingis, Wizards Talking Contract Extension

The Wizards and forward/center Kristaps Porzingis are in serious discussions on a contract extension, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Porzingis would exercise his $36 million player option in 2023-24 to sign a long-term deal, based on the talks, Charania added. Washington can offer him $180 million over four years.

Porzingis, 27, is 7-foot-3 and averaging 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 65 games this season. 

The Wizards, currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, also have a contract decision coming up on forward Kyle Kuzma — who is expected to decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent.

There is interest in a new deal from both Kuzma and the Wizards as well, Charania reported.

We have more on the Wizards and coach Wes Unseld Jr.’s thoughts on tanking right here, as well as on our Wizards page.

The Washington Wizards and C/F Kristaps Porzingis are in serious discussions on a contract extension as franchise prioritizes new deals for him and forward Kyle Kuzma, sources say.

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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 29, 2023