The Washington Wizards have firmly backed center Alex Sarr by ending their pursuit of a trade for an All-NBA big. It's a bold decision considering Sarr is a second-year player on an 11-34 team, but the No. 2 overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft has made a powerful statement in 2025-26.
With Sarr thoroughly establishing himself as a player the Wizards can build with, if not around, he's already cemented his status as the franchise cornerstone his critics swore he couldn't be.
Sarr experienced the highs and lows of a rookie season in 2024-25, ultimately shooting just 39.