News: 7 hours agoThe Wizards declined their $2.15 million team option on Watkins' contract but tendered him a qualifying offer that makes him a restricted free agent, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Spin: The Wizards will have the opportunity to match any offer Watkins receives on the open market, and Robbins noted that it's "highly likely" the 2025 second-round pick will remain with the club. The 6-foot-6 forward appeared in 50 regular-season games (seven starts) in 2025-26, averaging 7.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 20.6 minutes per contest.