The Washington Wizards have shown interest in trading for Quentin Grimes of the New York Knicks. Grimes has drawn interest from several teams ahead of the trade deadline.

The Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz were previously reported as talking about trading for Grimes.

The third-year guard has averaged 7.0 points per game. Grimes has seen a lessened role this year, as he's started only 18 games and is averaging 19.8 minutes per game. Those are down from starting 66 of 71 games and playing 29.9 minutes per game last season.

The Wizards are believed to be looking to add young talent and draft picks. ESPN recently reported that Washington's front office has a mandate from ownership to add more draft capital via trades.

The New York Knicks have interest in Washington Wizards' center Daniel Gafford, confirmed Ian Begley of SNY.

The rumors come with the Knicks short on center depth. The team are optimistic that Mitchell Robinson can return sometime this season, while Isaiah Hartenstein is considered day-to-day with an Achilles injury.

The 25-year-old Gafford is averaging 10 points and 7 rebounds this season.

If Tyus Jones, Malcolm Brogdon or Bruce Brown Jr. are traded at the deadline, their incumbent teams are seeking "at least a first round pick" back in exchange, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.

The price paid by the Miami Heat to the Charlotte Hornets for Terry Rozier, the expiring contract of Kyle lowry plus a protected 2027 first round pick, has helped set the market for the three other available ballhandlers. 

Jones and Brogdon were traded in the offseason, while Brown was dealt from the Indiana Pacers to the Toronto Raptors as part of the Pascal Siakam deal.

The Washington Wizards acquired Jones from the Memphis Grizzlies as part of a three-team trade involving Kristaps Porzingis.

Brogdon was acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers from the Boston Celtics as part of the Jrue Holiday deal.

The Washington Wizards kicked off a rebuild last offseason. Now, Wizards executives want to keep that rebuild moving as they approach the trade deadline.

On a recent episode of ESPN's Hoop Collective, Brian Windhorst reported that Washington's front office has a mandate from ownership to acquire first-round picks at the trade deadline.

"They have to do this. That's a mandate," Windhorst said about the Wizards plans to acquire picks for their veteran players.

Washington has been rumored to have Tyus Jones, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford and Jordan Poole available via trade. Jones is on an expiring deal, while Kuzma, Gafford and Poole all have multiple years remaining on their contracts.

Brian Keefe has been named interim head coach of the Washington Wizards for the remainder of the season.

Keefe was named the Wizards’ lead assistant in July after having spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets.  He brings over 17 seasons of coaching experience to Washington, including stints as an assistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder (2019-20 and 2007-14), Los Angeles Lakers (2016-19), and New York Knicks (2014-16). Keefe began his NBA career as a video coordinator with the San Antonio Spurs from 2005-07, helping the team win the 2007 NBA championship.

The Wizards will undertake a comprehensive head coach search in the offseason.

The Washington Wizards have announced Wes Unseld Jr. will transition from his role as head coach into a front office advisory position.

“After several thoughtful conversations with Wes, we determined together that a change was needed for the benefit of the team,” said Winger. “Wes embodies the characteristics we value in our organization, and his vast basketball experience will be an asset to the front office as we progress toward our long-term goals. We are thankful that he will continue his contributions to our organization and community.” 

Unseld Jr. was named head coach of the Wizards on July 17, 2021.  He compiled a record of 77-130 (.372) in his two-and-a-half seasons with the team.

“I am grateful to have served as head coach of the Washington Wizards,” said Unseld Jr.  “I look forward to this new opportunity to work toward our organization’s continued progress.”

The team will name an interim head coach later today and undertake a comprehensive search in the offseason.

Kyle Kuzma has been mentioned as a trade candidate leading to the deadline a few months after re-signing with the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $102 million deal. The Wizards, however, do not currently appear motivated to trade Kuzma.

"Washington has been very reticent with Kyle Kuzma," said Adrian Wojnarowski on his podcast. "People are calling them. Teams tell me they call them and they're not getting counters from Washington. If you want to register an offer for Kuzma, fine, you can do it. But they're not at the point now where it seems like they're really active in maybe seriously trying to move him. It could change by the deadline, but I know Michael Winger and Will Dawkins like Kuzma, like having him there. I think they'll be particular about what they might do."

The Dallas Mavericks have reached out to the Washington Wizards on forward Kyle Kuzma. Dallas has been looking to upgrade their rotation around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Washington reportedly wants at least two first-round picks in return for Kuzma.

Mark Cuban told a Dallas-area radio show this week that the Mavs are looking for frontcourt help.

"If we can get a big who can also create off the dribble, that’d be a plus," Cuban said on The Ben and Skin show, adding that the player would preferably stand at least 6-foot-8.

Kuzma is in the first year of the four-year, $90 million deal he signed with the Wizards this past offseason. Kuzma is making $25.6 million this season, and his deal descends to $23.5 million, $21.5 million and $19.4 million over the next three seasons.

The Washington Wizards are signing center/forward Trey Jemison to a 10-day contract. Jemison has played for the Birmingham Squadron of the G League this season.

In 25 games with the Squadron, Jemison has averaged 10.9 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. The 6-foor-10 big man has also shot 57% from the field this season.

Wizards starting center Daniel Gafford suffered a concussion against the Detroit Pistons on Monday, January 15. That caused newly acquired Marvin Bagley III to have to start and play over 39 minutes in his first game with Washington on Thursday.

The Washington Wizards are interested in re-signing Tyus Jones this offseason, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Jones is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Should the Wizards decide to trade Jones, they would be looking for a first-round pick that could be in the top 20.

The Wizards are also expected to use their trade exceptions to take on salaries in exchange for picks and young players.