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Waived by Washington Cooks was waived by the Wizards on Monday, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cooks saw considerable playing time during Summer League action this year but will be let go shortly before the start of the regular season. He averaged 3.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game over 10 appearances with the Wizards last year, and it's possible he finds work in the G League during the 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Wes Unseld Jr. and Xavier Cooks

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Out Saturday Cooks will miss Saturday's Summer League game against the Bulls for an undisclosed reason, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact After seeing plenty of action in Summer League, Cooks will sit out the team's final game as the Wizards look to give more opportunities to other players. Though Cooks' played a big role with Washington during the final week of the 2022-23 regular season, he'll likely retreat to a reserve role for the upcoming campaign.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Press - WAS vs. MIA: Coach Unseld, Xavier Cooks, Johnny Davis

APRIL 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Active, unlikely to play Cooks (recently signed) is active for Saturday's game against the Kings but is unlikely to see the floor, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cooks wasn't expected to be available, but he'll suit up in case there's garbage time. He's starting his NBA career after coming off a second straight NBL championship with the Sydney Kings.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arrives in DC Cooks has arrived in Washington and is going through medical evaluations with the Wizards, but he'll remain unavailable for Friday's game in Cleveland and Saturday's home matchup v...

Impact Cooks is fresh off of winning a second straight NBL championship with the Sydney Kings and is getting ready to start his NBA career. He's expected to be in attendance for Saturday's game, but he still has a few logistical hurdles to clear before he's ready to suit up. The 6-foot -8 forward was named MVP of the Australian league, posting 15.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.1 blocks per contest while shooting 60.0 percent from the floor, but it's unclear if he'll be part of head coach Wes Unseld's rotation immediately.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Cooks scouting report: How will he help the Washington Wizards? What strengths and weaknesses will the 27-year-old Australian forward bring to the NBA?

MARCH 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inks deal with Wizards Cooks has agreed to a contract with the Wizards, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Cooks was MVP of the National Basketball League in Australia behind averages of 15.3 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.1 blocks per contest on 60 percent shooting, and now he'll help add some depth to the wings in Washington. However, he'll be battling Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert and Jordan Goodwin for minutes, so this is a wait-and-see situation in most fantasy leagues.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE