Washington Picks Up Options on Sarr, Carrington, and George

The Wizards announced Sunday they are picking up the fourth-year team options for Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Kyshawn George — all first-round picks from the 2024 and 2025 drafts. It is a routine move at this stage of a rebuild, but it is also a statement of direction: these three are staying.

Worth noting alongside this is what did not happen last month. Bilal Coulibaly reached the extension deadline without a new deal, meaning he will play out his rookie contract and hit restricted free agency. Washington still controls his rights, but the contrast is there — three options exercised, one negotiation that stalled.

The roster picture is still forming. Dybantsa just made his debut after missing the first four games with an ankle, Champagnie is done for the year with a foot fracture, and Anthony Davis is the veteran anchor holding things together while the young pieces find their footing. Locking in Sarr, Carrington, and George just means the front office knows which young pieces it is building around.