Topic / Subject
The Wizards are signing Tristan Vukcevic to a reported three-year, $9M standard NBA deal (team option in Year 3), converting him from a two-way contract.

TL;DR
Washington locked in a low-cost big early instead of letting a two-way limit force the timing. The team option keeps future flexibility if his role changes.

Key Details
• Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Vukcevic agreed to a three-year, $9M deal with a team option in the third season.
• Vukcevic was previously on a two-way contract and has appeared in 35 games this season, per reporting.
• Coverage notes Washington also filled an open two-way spot by signing forward Leaky Black.
• The year-by-year breakdown, guarantees, and exact cap hits haven’t been publicly detailed beyond the reported total + option.

Breakdown
This is the kind of “quiet smart” move rebuilding teams make when they don’t want roster rules deciding player evaluation for them. If a two-way guy starts earning real minutes, you either convert him on your timeline or you risk hitting limitations at the worst possible moment.

The reported number is the headline: $9M over three years is bargain territory if Vukcevic becomes even a steady rotation big. And the team option in Year 3 is the safety valve — Washington can keep him if he pops, or pivot if he doesn’t, without getting stuck.

It also signals Washington wants him available without two-way restrictions as the season grinds on and the rotation shifts. If the Wizards are going to run more development reps, they’re making sure the paperwork doesn’t get in the way.

What to Watch Next
• The official contract details (guarantees, option language, year-by-year salary).
• Whether Vukcevic’s minutes stabilize or grow now that he’s on a standard deal.
• How Washington uses two-way flexibility after adding Leaky Black.

Sources
Yahoo Sports — “Wizards’ New Deal With Tristan Vukcevic Leads to 1 …”
Bullets Forever (SB Nation) — “Wizards sign Tristan Vukcevic to three-year deal”
ESPN — report (headline not provided)

Comment
Do you want the Wizards to keep taking cheap swings like this, or should they save standard spots for higher-upside bets?