Bertans, who is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, has the Wizards‘ full support.
As the NBA inches toward its 22-team restart of the 2019-20 season in Orlando, many factors are still up in the air. In addition to health concerns related to COVID-19, several players have voiced concerns through the lens of activism. From there, there are financial concerns for players that are pending free agents and/or candidates for contract extensions after the 2019-20 season ends. One such example is Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans, who will reportedly become the first player to choose to sit out the restart for basketball/financial reasons.
Reporting with @TimBontemps: Washington Wizards F Davis Bertans has decided to sit out the Orlando restart, sources tell ESPN. Bertans is entering free agency off of his most productive NBA season – with two ACL injuries in his past.
Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22,2020
Wojnarowski describes this choice as a “preventative measure” for Bertans, while also bringing word that the Wizards “fully support” the decision.
