Alex Sarr goes full in practice as Trae Young and Tre Mann earn praise with Wizards

Alex Sarr cleared an important hurdle in his recovery on Monday, taking part in his first full-contact practice with the Washington Wizards since undergoing surgery on his right foot in June. The big man participated in five‑on‑five work after being limited during the opening days of training camp, signalling steady progress as the regular season approaches.

Sarr, the former No. 2 overall pick, had been restricted to partial activity while the team managed his return from the foot fracture. Head coach Brian Keefe indicated that Sarr remains in a ramp‑up stage of his rehab, suggesting there are still benchmarks to hit before he is completely cleared for all game situations. Even so, taking on a normal practice load marked a significant step for both the player and the organization.

Speaking after practice, Sarr described the rehab as a long process and said it felt good to be back competing with his teammates after months on the sideline. Having him more fully integrated into drills should give the coaching staff a better look at how he fits into different lineups and schemes in the coming weeks.

Early chemistry with Anthony Davis in the frontcourt

Sarr was asked about sharing the frontcourt with Anthony Davis and pointed to the length and two‑way versatility the pair can provide. He noted that Davis draws considerable attention on offence and can operate inside and out, opening up options for the Wizards’ attack. Building chemistry between the two bigs, and with the rest of the roster, will be a key storyline as camp continues.

For Washington, a healthy Sarr alongside Davis offers the potential for an imposing defensive presence and varied offensive looks. The team can now begin experimenting more seriously with lineups featuring both players to gauge how that partnership holds up against different matchups.

Trae Young’s leadership, Tre Mann’s reset after Hornets stint

Keefe also singled out Trae Young’s impact on Monday, praising the guard’s voice and feel for the game. The coach cited Young’s constant dialogue with teammates, his desire to break down situations and his passing ability, which he believes encourages an unselfish style of play for the Wizards’ offence.

Guard Tre Mann, acquired in an offseason trade, is trying to reestablish himself after a difficult 2025/26 season with Charlotte in which he fell out of the rotation and logged a career‑low 12.6 minutes per game. Mann said that experience taught him he needs to influence games in more ways than just putting the ball in the basket.

Mann now views himself as a more complete player who can set up teammates, defend and provide a veteran presence in his sixth NBA season. He emphasized that he is ready to accept whatever role the Wizards ask of him, whether that means distributing, scoring or bringing energy from the bench. If he delivers on that approach, Washington’s offseason swing on Mann could pay off in much‑needed backcourt depth.