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Alexandre Sarr Rumors
Chase Hughes: Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson III and Will Riley are all OUT tonight against the Sixers, per the team. Johnson III is out with right hamstring tightness, Riley with left thumb soreness. They're day-to-day. Starters: AJ Johnson, Leaky Black, Dillon Jones, Jamir Watkins, Liam Robbins
Moussa Diabate, Ousmane Dieng, and Alex Sarr on new-look France
Keith Pompey: Sources say the Washington Wizards hope Ace Bailey’s refusal to work out for teams during the pre-draft process will cause him to slide. A source said Washington benefited from the same approach last season with Alex Sarr. The French player refused to work out for the Atlanta Hawks, who had the first pick in the draft. After the Hawks passed on the projected No. 1 pick, the Wizards selected him second. The Wizards have been impressed by the 18-year-old Bailey for some time. Sources say they’re not concerned about his perceived poor shot selection this season at Rutgers. Some Washington executives had Bailey rated higher than expected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg in high school. Sixers weigh NBA draft options at No. 3: Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, or someone else? Wizards hope Bailey falls to them.
In his first season, Alex Sarr showed flashes of the two-way force many envisioned when he entered the league as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-10 forward for the Washington Wizards earned a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team while growing into one of the league’s most promising defenders. But according to Sarr, his rookie year development was about much more than box score production. “I feel like kind of everything,” Sarr told RG. “Defensively, I think physicality. Offensively, trying to get to the rim more, more drives. So I think that’s how I developed the most, for sure.”
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Chase Hughes: Marcus Smart says he’s had several conversations with Alex Sarr to help him become a more physical player. “We’re working on that… he can be a great defender.”
NBA Communications: Other nominees... West: Donovan Clingan (POR), Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski (UTA), Zach Edey (MEM) and Quinten Post (GSW) East: Matas Buzelis (CHI), Justin Edwards (PHI), Alex Sarr (WAS), Jamal Shead (TOR) and Kel’el Ware (MIA)
Preparations for Euro 2025 are set to begin at the end of July—five months after Wembanyama’s last game. In addition to the 2024 Rookie of the Year, other French NBA players have expressed their interest. “Boris (Diaw, general manager of the French team) saw them during two or three trips to the U.S. this season. As of now, 100% of the players have told us they’re interested in joining,” added Fauthoux, who also spoke about Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta) and Alexandre Sarr (Washington), both in the race for Rookie of the Year. “They’re close to being pre-selected. These are two very promising players with a lot of talent, and both are getting playing time in the NBA, which is very important for me. For potential selection, it’s essential, especially considering the competition from EuroLeague, EuroCup, and Champions League players,” Fauthoux emphasized.
Despite standing 7 feet, Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr has spent much of his rookie season finding it difficult to score in the paint. The Frenchman’s adjustment to the physical nature of the NBA has been reflected most in his struggles to score at the rim. But in a 125-122 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday at Capital One Arena, Sarr showed signs of growth. The rookie scored 21 points and missed just one of his seven shots in the paint, displaying a willingness to initiate — and play through — contact near the basket. “Definitely just trying to be aggressive,” Sarr said, “get some easy ones around the rim before spacing out.” Wizards Coach Brian Keefe distilled what he wanted Sarr to take from the performance in simple terms: “Be aggressive, establish yourself early in the paint,” Keefe said. “That collapses the defense. He’s such a good passer, that’s going to lead to him finding other guys.”
Dyson Daniels has been a monster this season, and rightfully has garnered lots of recognition for his outrageous defensive playmaking. Many think he’s the DPOY. Daniels ranks second in the DPOY race, per the sportsbooks. Camara’s name, somehow, is nowhere to be found, as of Tuesday afternoon. The 13 names in the DPOY race (and Alex Sarr ?!?!??!): Camara’s name isn’t listed — I have a sneaky suspicion — because defensive stops aren’t in the box score. Luckily for us, pbpstats.com tracks offensive fouls drawn and charges. nbarapm tracks Stop% for every player (among a giant pile of fun things), and Camara shines there. So it’s out there, even if it isn’t officially on the paper that coaches hold in their hand at press conferences.
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Josh Robbins: In the Wizards' newest injury report, Alex Sarr has been upgraded to AVAILABLE to play tonight in Charlotte.
Josh Robbins: Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart are not listed on the Wizards' injury report this afternoon, indicating both of them will play tonight in Washington against the Nets, on the second night of a back-to-back. Alex Sarr (sprained ankle) is questionable. Saddiq Bey and Malcolm Brogdon remain out.
Josh Robbins: The Wizards have listed Khris Middleton (bilateral ankle injury management) and Marcus Smart (right index finger injury management) as OUT for Sunday's game in Orlando. Alex Sarr is QUESTIONABLE because of a left ankle sprain. Bilal Coulibaly is QUESTIONABLE because of a knee contusion. And Malcolm Brogdon (left ankle sprain) is OUT.
Lauren L. Williams: Zaccharie Risacher said he spoke with Alex Sarr when the Hawks were in DC over the weekend. He said they're excited to pair up for the Skills Challenge. He said he hadn't spoken to Trae Young, yet, about his experience in the challenge.
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