Jaylen Nowell has been released by the Washington Wizards as of February 17, 2025. This move comes after he did not play in any games for the team during his time there. Nowell’s status with a new team remains unknown.
Jaylen Nowell played a total of eight games this season, averaging 8.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. His shooting percentage was 35.6%, with a three-point shooting percentage of 29.6%. He was inactive for three games during the season.
Nowell’s release from the Wizards means he will be looking for a new team. His previous performance with the New Orleans Pelicans showed that the team averaged 97.9 points per game when he played, compared to 112.7 points per game when he did not. This transaction may impact his future opportunities in the league.
