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Matthew Paras

mparas@washingtontimes.com

Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Washington Commanders center Chase Roullier (73) leaves the field on a cart after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Detroit. The Washington Commanders are releasing center Chase Roullier with a post-June 1 designation, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, May 5, 2023, because the team had not announced the move. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel, File)

Chase Roullier retires after back-to-back season-ending injuries

The former Washington Commanders center said in a social media post that he has retired from football. The announcement comes months after the Commanders released Roullier, who had suffered season-ending injuries in each of the last two years.

July 5, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes' Max Pacioretty (67) skates against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. With just a $1 million increase to the salary cap in 2023 and even more expected next year, short contracts like Pacioretty's are a popular route for players and teams willing to take moderate risks and kick money down the road. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Capitals pivot in free agency after trade market fails to pan out

The Washington Capitals went into last week's NHL draft intending to make a trade. The team wanted to land a forward --- preferably in the 25-to-30 age range --- who would upgrade its top six. Washington surveyed the market and pursued "a number of things," general manager Brian MacLellan said.

July 2, 2023
FILE - Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma (33) gets past Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, March 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. Kuzma agreed to a $102 million, four-year deal with the Wizards, a person with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Kyle Kuzma deal doesn’t mean the rebuild is on pause

Kyle Kuzma knows what he's signing up for. Shortly after agreeing to stay with the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $102 million contract, the forward took to social media to acknowledge his return -- and the different circumstances he now finds himself in.

July 2, 2023
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Kyle Kuzma to return to Wizards on four-year, $102 million contract

The Wizards agreed to re-sign forward Kyle Kuzma on a four-year, $102 million deal, according to ESPN. The deal keeps Kuzma in the District, where he's thrived the last two seasons. Kuzma gets a career payday after a season in which he averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game.

June 30, 2023
FILE - Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma gestures to teammates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on March 18, 2023, in Washington. Kuzma will be a free agent when the league's annual offseason shopping period starts next week. Kuzma has declined his $13 million player option with the Wizards for next season, a person with knowledge of his decision said Tuesday, June 20, 2023, meaning he will be a free agent. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side disclosed the move. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel, File)

Kyle Kuzma’s return to Wizards once seemed a foregone conclusion. Not anymore.

NBA free agency begins Friday, with Kuzma one of the more intriguing players available on the market. Kuzma re-signing with Washington could still be a possibility -- the Wizards can offer him the most money -- but the team's hard pivot to a rebuild makes that more of a question than it was two months ago.

June 28, 2023
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Bradley Beal traded to Suns

The Washington Wizards agreed to trade star Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, kicking off a rebuild weeks after hiring a new front office.

June 18, 2023
Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris heading up to the press conference at the NBA basketball team's facility,, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Commanders sale vote dates put endgame in sight

The NFL informed owners to be available for a possible special league meeting on July 20 and Aug. 8 in anticipation of a vote on Josh Harris' $6.05 billion purchase of the Commanders. If the league selects July 20, that means Rivera and Co. could officially have a new boss by the time training camp begins.

June 14, 2023
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dax Milne catches a pass during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, June 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

NFL eyes two dates for Commanders sale vote

The NFL informed owners to be available for a possible league meeting July 20 and Aug. 8 to vote on the Commanders sale, a source with knowledge of the situation said.

June 13, 2023