The Washington Wizards are making moves to rebuild their roster following the trade of Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns last offseason. They are focusing on developing their young French prospects, Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr, who are known for their defensive prowess.
“Every rep that they can get is important,” said a source close to the team. The Wizards are hopeful that with time and practice, these young players will also develop their offensive skills and become key contributors to the team.
While Coulibaly will be representing his home country at the Paris Olympics, he will be joined by NBA players such as Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert, Nic Batum, Frank Ntilikina, and Evan Fournier. The French national team, known as Les Bleus, is expected to be a strong contender for a medal at the Olympics.
In an interesting turn of events, Evan Fournier, a free agent, could potentially become a teammate of Coulibaly’s in the NBA. The Wizards have reportedly shown interest in signing the 12-year veteran, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
Fournier had a challenging season last year, averaging 6.9 points per game while shooting a career-low 25.4 percent from beyond the arc. This performance, coupled with decreased explosiveness on the court, has led to some hesitation from teams in signing him.
Despite his struggles, Fournier’s experience and potential offensive contributions could be valuable to the Wizards as they continue to build their roster. They see him as a potential piece that could help them compete in the league.
With their sights set on Fournier and the continued development of their young French prospects, the Washington Wizards are on a mission to round out their roster and elevate their game in the upcoming season.
