Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Brock Lesnar Sues WWE for Breach of Contract

Kevin Seraphin Will Join Wizards After Reaching Buyout Agreement With French Club

Jul 29 12:02p by Mike Prada

The Wizards will have the services of French big man Kevin Seraphin right away next season. According to Michael Lee of the Washington Post, Seraphin has reached a buyout agreement with French club Cholet and will be a member of the Wizards as soon as his NBA contract is approved.

The Wizards roster will soon be at 12 players after first-round pick Kevin Seraphin's contract is validated by the league office in the next few days. Seraphin recently reached a buyout agreement with his French club, Cholet, with the Wizards paying $500,000 to free him from his obligations, according to his agent, Bouna Ndiaye.    

Seraphin, the 17th pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, hopes to attain his work visa next month. 

For more on this story, visit Bullets Forever.

Do you like this post?

Comments

Display:

Comments For This Post Are Closed

2010 Wizards Free Agents: James Singleton Signs With Chinese Team

NEW ORLEANS - MARCH 31: James Singleton #22 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball against the New Orleans Hornets at New Orleans Arena on March 31, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

23 updates with 1 comment

Like to see major updates on this story in Facebook.

SB Nation on YouTube

Previous
Next

Subscribe More videos

Recently on SB Nation DC

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 28: Alex Ovechkin #8 and Alexander Semin #28 of the Washington Capitals warm up before the game against the Boston Bruins at Verizon Center on September 28 2010 in Washington DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) +2 updates

2012 NHL Free Agency: Alexander Semin Denies Decision Has Been Made To Leave Washington

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park on May 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) +8 updates

Nationals Vs. Padres: Stephen Strasburg Struggles, Washington Falls, 6-1

March 8, 2012; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals head coach Dale Hunter talks to his team from the bench during a timeout against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE +3 updates

Dale Hunter Will Not Return As Washington Capitals Head Coach

PORTLAND, OR - MARCH 15: Head coach Shaka Smart of the Virginia Commonwealth Rams reacts in the second half while taking on the Wichita State Shockers in the second round of the 2012 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Rose Garden Arena on March 15, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

VCU Announces It Will Join Atlantic 10 July 1

ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 28: Washington Capitals Vice President and General Manager George McPhee speaks to members of the media at Kettler Iceplex on November 28, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia. McPhee announced that Dale Hunter will become the new head coach of the Washington Capitals after Bruce Boudreau was fired. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

After Dale Hunter And Alexander Semin, Capitals Face Offseason Of Limbo

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park on May 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals Vs. Padres: Stephen Strasburg Struggles, Washington Falls, 6-1

OpenCalais - Powered by Thomson Reuters • Odds Shark OddsShark