Day: February 9, 2023

Will Barton and the Washington Wizards are working on a buyout agreement that will let him become a free agent.

Barton has had a limited role with the Wizards this season.

Barton started 71 games and averaged 14.7 points per game last season for the Denver Nuggets.

Reggie Jackson and the Charlotte Hornets will likely agree to a contract buyout.

The Hornets traded for Jackson from the Los Angeles Clippers at the deadline.

Jackson will be one of the top point guard options on the buyout market and he will prioritize playing for a contender.

The Los Angeles Clippers had interest in acquiring Fred VanVleet at the deadline, but the Toronto Raptors required the inclusion of Terance Mann and possibly additional pick compensation.

VanVleet is on an expiring contract after turning down a four-year, $114 million extension from the Raptors, which was the most they can offer him under the cap. VanVleet can sign for more money in the offseason. Toronto could re-sign VanVleet or potentially participate in a sign-and-trade.

Mann became the starting point guard of the Clippers in January.