Kadary Richmond

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Cap-table math on Kadary Richmond's contract works out to a B Contract Value Index given term and player option structure. Richmond's one-year, $73K deal represents the bare minimum investment for a fringe NBA prospect in his rookie season, and the C-level performance grade reflects what the tape actually shows: genuine two-way flashes—particularly his steal rate and per-minute efficiency—sandwiched around a razor-thin three-game sample during his 10-day stint with Washington. His 2025-26 season line of 8.3 PPG, 3.3 RPG, and 2.7 APG across those three games generated legitimate buzz, especially after the upset win over the Pacers, but one victory and 180 minutes of play do not constitute sustainable evidence of NBA rotation viability. The CVI reflects exactly what this contract is: a low-risk audition for a player who earned his opportunity through the G-League pipeline and delivered enough intrigue—athleticism, defensive instincts, and per-minute production markers—to justify another look, without committing meaningful salary or roster flexibility. What saves this from a lower grade is the asymmetrical risk-reward: Richmond costs essentially nothing, the Wizards retain full optionality to cycle him through the G-League or bring him back if the early promise holds, and his season-long production floor is so low that upside is the only realistic outcome. The D- sentiment grade reflects appropriate skepticism—media outlets and scouts see the potential, but an undrafted guard needs far more than three games and one good narrative to move from "feel-good story" into "prospect with real NBA trajectory," and the Wizards' recent signings of multiple other developmental guards signal they're treating Richmond as one evaluation option among many, not a cornerstone bet.

Performance Analysis