Of this list, Brown is the only guy who can still play, but he was traded to New Orleans in the Brandon Ingram deal. Smith says it is 50/50 that the Pels waive or buy out Brown, who would be a useful addition to any team trying to contend.

Jones seems more likely to be keeper for the Wizards through the rest of the season before they evaluate whether to pick up his guarantee for 2025-26. A second-round pick in 2023, Jones’ anemic offense prevented him from gaining traction in Sacramento, and he was thrown into a deadline deal for Memphis’ Jake LaRavia.