Wizards acquire Tre Mann in deal that sends Cam Whitmore to Cavs

Key Points:

• The Washington Wizards acquired guard Tre Mann, a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers, and cash in exchange for forward Cam Whitmore, while also trading Julian Reese to the Denver Nuggets who will waive him.
• Mann, a 25-year-old shooting guard drafted 18th in 2021 by the Thunder when Wizards GM Will Dawkins was with the team, averaged 5.5 points and 32.3% three-point shooting last season and carries an $8 million salary for 2026-27 with a team option for 2027-28.
• The Wizards now hold three second-round picks in the 2027 NBA Draft, including a complex arrangement involving picks from Brooklyn/Dallas, Golden State/Phoenix, Houston, Indiana, Miami, Oklahoma City, and Philadelphia.
• Whitmore, who missed most of last season due to deep vein thrombosis and was acquired in July 2025 for two second-round picks, is replaced by Mann as a depth guard option behind Trae Young, Tre Johnson, and Bub Carrington.
• The trade increases the Wizards’ salary cap by $2.5 million for 2026-27, leaving them $8.4 million below the luxury tax with one roster spot open and an available two-way contract slot.