Delon Wright has agreed to terminate his contract with the Wizards to sign with the Miami Heat, according to his agent.
Washington Wizards guard Delon Wright has agreed to a buyout contract, paving the way for him to sign with the Miami Heat. Once he is cleared for waivers, his agent, Greg Lawrence, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Wright, 31, He saw his role diminish in Washington this season Since these rebuilding wizards prioritized different players; Wright is averaging 13.8 minutes per game this year They're the least he's played since his rookie year.
However, it comes from a Strong 2022-23 campaign in which he averaged 7.4 points and four assists while shooting 47.4% from the field. And 34.5% from three-point range in 24.4 minutes per game. Wright, a 6-foot-5 combo guard, provides consistent shooting, playmaking and defense. Miami's backfield depth will help with the guards Terry Rozier And Josh Richardsonwho are recovering from injuries.
Miami It will be Wright's eighth team in the NBAHis older brother, Dorell Wright, was part of the Heat team that won the 2006 NBA championship.
Wright was in The final year of his contract is set to hit free agency this summer.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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