Point guard Brandon Jennings, who was waived by the New York Knicks on Monday, has a verbal agreement to sign a deal with the Washington Wizards, reports ESPN’s Chris Haynes:
Brandon Jennings, Washington Wizards have reached a verbal agreement on a deal for remainder of season, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 28, 2017
Both parties are “enthusiastic,” says The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski:
Sources: Assuming waivers are cleared on Wednesday afternoon, guard Brandon Jennings and Wizards are enthusiastic about completing a deal.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 28, 2017
Jennings can’t actually sign with any team until he clears waivers at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Jennings will fly to nation’s capitol to sign the deal:
Brandon Jennings plans to travel to Washington, D.C. Wednesday to sign his deal with Wizards, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 28, 2017
The Wizards will have to waive a player before they sign a new one:
Washington must release a player to clear roster spot for Jennings, which is likely to happen after Wizards-Raptors game on Wednesday night.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) February 28, 2017
