Evan Fournier signed a two-year cope with 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 stated he did not need to be in a “mentoring position” for Washington’s younger gamers. The veteran wing additionally stated he wasn’t curious about being “on a dropping group”.
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 group added Alex Sarr. The Wizards could have been in search of Fournier to assist mentor his two younger countrymen, as they determine issues out within the NBA.
Fournier’s cope with Olympiacos is reportedly for $4 million over two seasons. It is unknown if the contract contains an NBA out or not.
