Wizards' Deni Avdija: Gets four-year extension

Avdija agreed to a four-year, $55 million extension with Washington on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

The deal locks Avdija in with the Wizards through the 2027-28 season. Entering his age-22 campaign, Avdija has shown modest year-over-year growth in his rebounding, assists and field-goal percentage, but he has yet to make any strides with his perimeter shooting (31 percent career mark from three-point range). The contract extension represents a show of faith in Avdija, who should have his best opportunity to date to earn more minutes and take on an expanded role on offense while the Wizards look to replace Kristaps Porzingis and Bradley Beal.