John Wall Is Probably Out Next Season Too, Says Wizards Owner

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis concedes that John Wall probably won't play for the team in the 2019-20 season.

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On Monday, Wizards owner Ted Leonsis conceded that John Wall will probably miss the entire 2019-20 NBA season. He last played in a loss to the Pistons on December 26, 2018. Wall is recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon that he sustained when he slipped and fell at his home in early February of 2019. At that point his return timeframe was pegged at about 12 months.

Biggest news from the press conference so far might be about John Wall.

Ted Leonsis says Wall “probably won’t play” until 2020-21 season.

— Wiz of Awes (@WizOfAwes) July 22, 2019

Wizards owner Ted Leonsis acknowledges John Wall likely won't play in 2019-20.

— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) July 22, 2019

Ted Leonsis said John Wall "probably won't play next season" & starts each day reading updates on how he's progressing with his Achilles injury.

— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) July 22, 2019

The soon-to-be-29-year-old Wall played just 32 games in the 2018-19 campaign, prior to undergoing season-ending heel surgery. When he was healthy, the ex-first overall pick held averages of 20.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game.

Wall, who is also a five-time All-Star, had signed a contract extension worth $170 million over four years back in 2017. That extension is not set to kick in until next year.

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