The Washington Wizards have firmly backed center Alex Sarr by ending their pursuit of a trade for an All-NBA big. With Sarr thoroughly establishing himself as a player the Wizards can build with, if not around, he's already cemented his status as the franchise cornerstone his critics swore he couldn't be. Sarr struggled to adapt to the pace of the NBA game in 2024-25, ultimately shooting just 39.4 percent from the field. Alex Sarr reaches franchise center status as Wizards pass on trading for Domantas SabonisSarr has been a revelation during the 2025-26 season. He's shooting 69.1 percent within five feet of the basket, which is up from 60.6 percent in 2024-25.