The Washington Wizards revealed on Thursday that they’ve officially brought 22-year-old forward Justin Champagnie onto their roster with a 10-day contract. This move follows the recent agreement to buy out the contract of 31-year-old guard Delon Wright. Wright, who played 83 games for the Wizards in the last two seasons, maintained an average of 6.1 points per game with a shooting accuracy of 45 percent.
Official: We have signed forward Justin Champagnie to a 10-day contract.
📰 Read more: https://t.co/XKeUmVbMje
🤝 pres. by @RobinhoodApp pic.twitter.com/Q3NHPlNadc— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 22, 2024
Transitioning from Wright to Champagnie underscores the Wizards’ ongoing commitment to infusing youth into their team. With Wright’s contract buyout resulting in an $8,195,122 retained cap hit for the Wizards, the team’s flexibility for roster adjustments has been constrained.
What does Justin Champagnie’s 10-day contract bring to the Wizards?
After going through training camp with the Miami Heat this summer but ultimately being released by the team, Justin Champagnie has been playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the G League this season. In a total of 34 games, including both the Showcase Cup and regular season matchups, Champagnie has posted impressive numbers.
Currently, Champagnie is averaging 22.3 points per game on 49.4 percent shooting. Alongside his scoring prowess, he has demonstrated his defensive skills by recording 2.4 steals per game, ranking third-highest in the G League. With his impactful contributions, the Sioux Falls Skyforce holds an impressive 15-5 regular season record, the best in the G League.
Before his time in Sioux Falls this year, Champagnie had a brief NBA debut with the Toronto Raptors at the age of 20. However, his playing time in the NBA has been limited, averaging just 7.7 minutes per game. This figure is likely to increase during his tenure with the Washington Wizards.
With his recent signing, Justin Champagnie will now join his twin brother, Julian Champagnie, in the NBA. Although both brothers have had stints in the league, they have never faced each other on the court. However, if the Wizards decide to extend Champagnie’s contract beyond the initial 10-day deal, the opportunity for a sibling showdown may arise next season.
After going through training camp with the Miami Heat this summer but ultimately being released by the team, Justin Champagnie has been playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the G League this season. In a total of 34 games, including both the Showcase Cup and regular season matchups, Champagnie has posted impressive numbers.
Currently, Champagnie is averaging 22.3 points per game on 49.4 percent shooting. Alongside his scoring prowess, he has demonstrated his defensive skills by recording 2.4 steals per game, ranking third-highest in the G League. With his impactful contributions, the Sioux Falls Skyforce holds an impressive 15-5 regular season record, the best in the G League.
Before his time in Sioux Falls this year, Champagnie had a brief NBA debut with the Toronto Raptors at the age of 20. However, his playing time in the NBA has been limited, averaging just 7.7 minutes per game. This figure is likely to increase during his tenure with the Washington Wizards.
With his recent signing, Justin Champagnie will now join his twin brother, Julian Champagnie, in the NBA. Although both brothers have had stints in the league, they have never faced each other on the court. However, if the Wizards decide to extend Champagnie’s contract beyond the initial 10-day deal, the opportunity for a sibling showdown may arise next season.
