Suns' TyTy Washington: Lands two-way deal with Phoenix
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Washington agreed to a two-way contract with the Suns on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Washington has made 42 regular-season appearances between Houston and Milwaukee over his first two seasons in the NBA, averaging 3.0 points in 9.6 minutes per game. The 2022 first-rounder will attempt to carve out a role in Phoenix during the 2024-25 campaign and could have opportunities to develop in the G League.
Washington recorded two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 14 minutes during Friday's 125-107 loss to the Thunder.
Washington played a season-high 14 minutes in the loss, highlighting what a disappointing campaign it has been thus far. In fact, he has suited up on just 10 occasions, averaging 4.9 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' TyTy Washington: Stuffs stat sheet in G League
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Washington recorded 24 points (10-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and six assists during 32 minutes of Friday's 109-106 loss to the Cruise.
Washington paced the G League Herd in both points and assists, while notching the second most rebounds. In his last five G League appearances, Washington is averaging 22.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists.
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Bucks' TyTy Washington: Misses game with ankle sprain
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Washington wasn't available Sunday for the Bucks' 128-119 win over the Rockets due to a right ankle sprain.
One of Milwaukee's three two-way players, Washington has seen most of his playing time in the G League this season and wasn't in line to be a part of the Bucks' rotation Sunday even if he hadn't been nursing an injury. If Washington is quickly able to overcome the ankle injury, he could join the Wisconsin Herd for the 2023 G League Winter Showcase in Orlando during the upcoming week.
Washington was waived by the Thunder on Friday, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Washington spent the 2022-23 campaign with the Rockets after being drafted by the team late in the first round, but he had a limited role as a rookie and was traded several times during the offseason. He was unable to maintain a roster spot with the Thunder ahead of training camp and will now attempt to seek out other opportunities.
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Thunder's TyTy Washington: Re-directed to OKC
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The Hawks traded Washington, Usman Garuba, Rudy Gay and a second-round pick to the Thunder in exchange for Patty Mills on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Washington has been traded from the Rockets to the Hawks and now to the Thunder in the past week. The second-year guard will likely compete for the backup point guard job with Cason Wallace and Vasilije Micic.
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Hawks' TyTy Washington: Shipped to Hawks
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The Rockets traded Washington, Usman Garuba, two second-round picks and $1.1 million in cash to the Hawks in exchange for the draft rights to Alpha Kaba on Saturday, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Washington was the 29th overall pick by the Rockets in 2022, so it's surprising to see Houston move on from him so soon. As a rookie, he averaged 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 14.0 minutes across 31 games.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Scores 34 in G League Finals loss
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Washington logged 34 points (12-25 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, four rebounds and two steals across 37 minutes during Rio Grande Valley's 114-110 loss to Delaware on Thursday.
Thursday's game featured Washington's best scoring performance of the 2023 G League playoffs. Unfortunately for him, it was not enough to prevent Rio Grande Valley from suffering a 2-0 sweep by Delaware. Still, Washington has nothing to be ashamed of, averaging a team-best 27.4 points across five playoff games.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Excellent despite loss
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Washington logged 31 points (12-29 FG, 3-13 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists and one block across 42 minutes during the Vipers' 134-120 loss to Delaware on Tuesday.
Washington was the Vipers' best scorer, rebounder and distributor during their first loss of the 2023 G League Finals. The Vipers' success will continue to go through him, especially as his playoff-scoring average (25.8 points across four G League games) suggests.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Scores 24 points
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Washington logged 24 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block across 43 minutes during the Vipers' 110-105 win over Sioux Falls on Sunday.
Washington scored at least 20 points during each of the Vipers' playoff games so far. Each instance helped them inch closer to the 2023 G League Finals, where they will take on Delaware in a three-game set. Washington enters having averaged 24.0 points across three playoff games.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Near triple-double
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Washington logged 20 points (9-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 assists and nine rebounds across 40 minutes during Rio Grande Valley's 110-108 win over Memphis on Friday.
Washington was one rebound short of a triple-double in helping lead Rio Grande Valley into the G League's Western Conference Finals. Washington will be expected to continue leading the Vipers when they compete against Sioux Falls on Sunday.
Washington logged 28 points (10-25 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and two blocks across 41 minutes during the Vipers' 124-122 win over South Bay on Wednesday.
As expected, Washington will be with the Vipers for their G League playoff run. He proved to be invaluable, spearheading an upset win over South Bay with more points and assists than any of his teammates logged Wednesday. Washington will attempt to keep it up Friday against Memphis.
Washington logged 32 points (12-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and one steal across 36 minutes during the Vipers' 135-116 win over Long Island on Saturday.
Washington was the Vipers' best player as they went 2-1 across their last three regular-season games. He averaged 24.7 points and 8.3 assists across the three-game span. Washington's contributions were crucial to helping the Vipers qualify for the G League playoffs.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Scores 26 points
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Washington logged 26 points (8-23 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal across 36 minutes during the Vipers' 126-119 loss to Santa Cruz on Tuesday.
Despite recently battling migraines, Washington was able to play and be the Vipers' best scorer Tuesday. While part of their roster, he is expected to lead them until Houston promotes him again. As of Tuesday, Washington is averaging 26.5 points across six G League games.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Back to G League
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Houston assigned Washington to the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Tuesday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Washington was active for Monday's loss to Golden State, but he didn't see any playing time. Per Feigen, he's recently been battling migraines, so it's unclear if he'll suit up for the Vipers during his upcoming G League stint.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Back to NBA
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Houston recalled Washington from the G League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Monday, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Washington may see some action as a reserve during Monday's contest against the Warriors, as Houston could elect to rest a few players for the second half of a back-to-back. However, the rookie point guard has appeared in just four March contests, totaling five points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Headed to G League
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The Rockets assigned Washington to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the G League on Thursday, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Washington is averaging 4.6 points, 1.6 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 13.8 minutes across 30 games for the Rockets this season. However, he should see extended opportunities in the G League.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Back to NBA
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Houston recalled Washington from the League's Rio Grande Valley Vipers on Friday, Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic reports.
Washington fell out of the rotation with Kevin Porter and Jalen Green healthy and was sent to the G League. However, Porter is back on the injury report again with a thigh issue, so Washington has been recalled and will serve as a depth option if Porter is ultimately sidelined.
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Rockets' TyTy Washington: Inefficient against Greensboro
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Washington logged 12 points (5-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 36 minutes during the Vipers' 116-110 win over Greensboro on Wednesday.
Washington missed more than two-thirds of his field goals and almost averaged a turnover for every five minutes he played, so it clearly wasn't his best night. Still, the guard is expected to receive maximum opportunities when he's with the Rockets' G League affiliate.
