The Mysterious Case of Corey Kispert

The Washington Wizards have completed a near 180-degree turn after overhauling their roster this offseason. Young pieces are around every corner, with potential stardom at every position. However, there is one player in Washington who doesn’t really fit in the puzzle anymore.

The Mysterious Case of Corey Kispert

Though entering just his fifth season, Corey Kispert is now the odd man out of the young and promising roster being built by the Wizards. Turning 27 years old before the season ends, the Gonzaga product isn’t on the younger side anymore. As a result, it’s looking like he could be one of the next players shipped out of the District.

Stagnant Growth

With only three Wizards players older than him and four more experienced, Kispert is one of the team’s veterans. Unfortunately for he and the team, he might not have capped out his potential, but he hasn’t shown much growth since his 2021-22 rookie campaign. That being said, Washington has several young talents to develop, so Kispert doesn’t have the luxury of betting on his potential.

Offensively, his scoring average has stagnated and he’s not a reliable playmaker. In 2024-25, he shot a career-low 45.1 percent from the field. The 3-point percentage (.364) he posted last season was his worst since his rookie outing. Looking at his work on the boards at 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, his rebounding average (3.0) was a career-high last season but only a +0.3 rebounds per game higher than what he posted as a rookie.

Odd Fit

Wizards general manager Will Dawkins has taken a determined approach in the rebuild. He has emphasized building through the draft. He rather quickly trades players who don’t fit or halt growth. However, he’s willing to add high-character veterans, especially if they’re on expiring contracts.