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 provide from the Wizards. Fournier stated he did not need to be in a “mentoring function” for Washington’s younger gamers. The veteran wing additionally stated he wasn’t excited by being “on a shedding staff”.
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 staff added Alex Sarr. The Wizards might 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 consists of an NBA out or not.
