Evan Fournier signed a two-year take care of Olympiacos earlier this week. Earlier than heading again to Europe, Fournier had a chance to signal with the Washington Wizards.
Fournier advised L’Equipe that he turned down a two-year supply from the Wizards. Fournier mentioned he did not wish to be in a “mentoring function” for Washington’s younger gamers. The veteran wing additionally mentioned he wasn’t considering being “on a dropping workforce”.
The Wizards have drafted French gamers within the first spherical in every of the final two drafts. In 2023, Washington drafted Bilal Coulibaly. In 2024, the workforce added Alex Sarr. The Wizards might have been searching for Fournier to assist mentor his two younger countrymen, as they determine issues out within the NBA.
Fournier’s take care of Olympiacos is reportedly for $4 million over two seasons. It is unknown if the contract contains an NBA out or not.
