Wizards Sign Kadary Richmond to 10-Day Contract

The G League player will join the NBA roster before facing the Cavaliers.

Feb. 11, 2026 at 10:31am

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The Washington Wizards have signed Kadary Richmond, a player from their G League affiliate the Capital City Go-Go, to a 10-day contract. Richmond, a guard who has played at three different colleges since 2020, will join the Wizards roster just before they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Why it matters

The Wizards are looking to bolster their roster with young talent as they make a push for the playoffs. Richmond's call-up from the G League provides an opportunity for the team to evaluate him at the NBA level and potentially add depth to their backcourt.

The details

Richmond, a Brooklyn native, went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft after a college career that saw him play at Syracuse, Seton Hall, and St. John's. This season with the Capital City Go-Go, he has averaged 10.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 48% from the field.

  • The Wizards announced the signing of Kadary Richmond to a 10-day contract on February 11, 2026.
  • The Wizards will face the Cavaliers on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Kadary Richmond

A guard who has played at three different colleges since 2020 and is now joining the Washington Wizards on a 10-day contract from their G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go.

Washington Wizards

An NBA team based in Washington, D.C. that is looking to bolster their roster with young talent as they make a push for the playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers

An NBA team that the Wizards will be facing on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Official: The Washington Wizards have signed Kadary Richmond to a 10-Day Contract.”

— Washington Wizards

What’s next

Richmond's status for the Wizards' game against the Cavaliers on Wednesday is unknown.

The takeaway

The Wizards' signing of Kadary Richmond to a 10-day contract provides an opportunity for the young guard to showcase his skills at the NBA level and potentially earn a longer-term deal with the team as they look to bolster their roster for a playoff push.