Jun 23, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Blake Wesley (Notre Dame) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number twenty-five overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Washington Wizards Reportedly Release Former NBA 1st-Round Pick

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 6:11 PM ET

Blake Wesley is coming off a season where he appeared in 58 games for the San Antonio Spurs.

The 22-year-old had averages of 3.7 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest while shooting 43.5% from the field and 29.3% from the three-point range.

This summer, Wesley was traded to the Washington Wizards.

Via The Washington Wizards (on July 9): "OFFICIAL: The Washington Wizards have acquired guards Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley, as well as a 2026 second-round pick, from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kelly Olynyk."

OFFICIAL: The Washington Wizards have acquired guards Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley, as well as a 2026 second-round pick, from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kelly Olynyk.
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 9, 2025

That said, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Wesley will now be waived by the Wizards.

Via Scotto: "The Washington Wizards have waived Blake Wesley, league sources told @hoopshype. Wesley, the 25th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, was acquired from the San Antonio Spurs in the Kelly Olynyk trade."

The Washington Wizards have waived Blake Wesley, league sources told @hoopshype. Wesley, the 25th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, was acquired from the San Antonio Spurs in the Kelly Olynyk trade.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 19, 2025

Wesley has career averages of 4.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while shooting 40.9% from the field and 29.7% from the three-point range in 156 games.

He will be an intriguing free agent (due to his young age).

Scotto also added: "Update: Blake Wesley agreed to a buyout with the Wizards to allow the former Spurs first-round pick to become a free agent, sources told @hoopshype. Wesley, a strong perimeter defender, shot 37% on threes in the second half last season and expects to land in a new role elsewhere."

Update: Blake Wesley agreed to a buyout with the Wizards to allow the former Spurs first-round pick to become a free agent, sources told @hoopshype. Wesley, a strong perimeter defender, shot 37% on threes in the second half last season and expects to land in a new role elsewhere. https://t.co/LmCXVRH9jR
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 19, 2025

The Wizards finished the 2024-25 season as the 15th seed in the Eastern Conference with an 18-64 record.

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

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