Feb 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Richaun Holmes (22) dunks the ball during the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Washington Wizards Release 10-Year NBA Veteran

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 14, 2025 5:13 PM ET

Richaun Holmes has been with the Washington Wizards for part of two seasons.

He finished last year with averages of 7.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 64.7% from the field in 31 games.

Via Wizards PR: "The Washington Wizards have requested waivers on center Richaun Holmes."

The Washington Wizards have requested waivers on center Richaun Holmes.
— Wizards PR (@WizPRStats) July 14, 2025

Holmes was the 37th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Bowling Green.

He has also spent time with the Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks over ten seasons.

His career averages are 8.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 60.5% from the field in 489 games.

Via Greg Finberg of Bullets Forever: "Holmes, 31, provided solid minutes off the bench last season, averaging 7.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in 31 games.

Holmes’ contract had only $250k guaranteed for 2025-26."

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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