What happened?
The Washington Wizards waived two-way forward Leaky Black on Wednesday afternoon. This move comes hours after retaining Jamir Watkins as a two-way player.
Background
Leaky Black averaged 7.1 points and five rebounds per game in his lone season with the organization. He played in 15 games, starting in nine, and shot under 39% from the field and 34.5% from three.
Recent form
The Wizards' last result was a 130-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on 2026-04-12. Their recent form has been poor, with a record of 0W-0D-5L in their last five games.
Roster implications
The news gives Washington slightly more roster flexibility, with Julian Reese expected to return to fill one of the two-way slots. Felix Okpara, acquired in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, is also a candidate to become a two-way player as a rookie.
The Wizards entered the offseason with more decisions to make about current players than outside the organization. However, the front office could turn to the frontcourt with a chance to still use the mid-level exception in free agency.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 130-117 loss |
Player statistics
Leaky Black's season high came on March 5 when he scored 16 points on 5-of-12 shooting from the field. He also appeared in 14 games for the Capital City Go-Go, averaging 10.9 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 43.5% from the field.
The Wizards will look to improve their roster in the offseason, with several key players and head coach Brian Keefe looking to bounce back from a disappointing season.