Alex Sarr took a significant step forward on Monday, getting through a full Wizards practice that included 5-on-5 work with contact.
The big man had surgery in June to repair a fracture in his right foot, and he had been limited to partial participation during the first five days of training camp. Monday was his first full practice since the operation, according to Greg Finberg of Wizards Central. Even so, head coach Brian Keefe made clear Sarr is still working his way back, saying the former No. 2 overall pick remains in the “ramp-up phase” of his recovery.
“ I was a full go today, [did] most of the drills at the position. Felt good,” Sarr said. “ It’s been a long process … After being on the sidelines for months, you’re just excited to get back out there and compete with the guys.”
Sarr also shared his early read on what he and Anthony Davis can bring together in the frontcourt. He emphasized the defensive length and versatility the pair can offer, along with Davis’ ability to command attention on offense.
“ Just the length we have defensively, the versatility we’ve got. Him being able to draw a lot of attention, playing inside-out. We’ve just got to keep building that chemistry as a team,” Sarr said.
Keefe also had praise for Trae Young on Monday, highlighting the guard’s voice and feel for the game.
“ I just love how he talks the game,” Keefe said. “ He talks the game to his teammates.
He’s always looking to break down situations. He’s got great communication skills, and then, obviously, his ability to pass just enhances our team, makes us really unselfish.
He really gets off the ball and delivers it to guys. It’s fun to watch.”
Tre Mann, acquired in an offseason trade, is trying to reset after a rough 2025/26 season in Charlotte. He spent much of that year out of the rotation and averaged a career-low 12.6 minutes per game. Mann said the experience forced him to think beyond scoring, and he now views himself as a more complete player.
“ My whole life, I’ve been a scorer, ” Mann said. “ And I feel like, in [Oklahoma City] and Charlotte, when I wasn’t scoring, my mindset wasn’t to flip it on to defense or switch it to something else.
It’s been, ‘How can I start scoring better.’ Now, I’ve realized that I’m more of a complete basketball player.
If I’m not scoring, I’m gonna get guys involved, I can defend.”
As for what he expects his role to be in Washington, Mann said he’s ready to fill whatever need the team has.
“ Just a leader, a veteran presence,” the sixth-year guard said. “ Whether I’m playing or not, just being in guys ears, trying to help us win. If they want me to distribute, if they want me to score [or defend] - just whatever they ask me to do.”
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