John Wall reportedly holding private workouts for multiple NBA teams

John Wall has already played 11 seasons in the NBA, making five All-Star rosters and one All-NBA Team along the way. The former Kentucky point guard and SEC Player of the Year has posted career averages of 18.7 points, 8.9 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per outing, making a name for himself as a member of the Washington Wizards, which selected him No. 1 overall in the 2010 NBA Draft.

But now, after suffering multiple lower-leg injuries and being on the verge of turning 33 years old, Wall isn’t currently on an NBA roster. He’s played just 147 total games over the last six seasons, suiting up for the Wizards, Houston Rockets, and LA Clippers during that span. He sat out two full seasons in 2019-20 and 2021-22 and appeared in just 34 games for the Clippers in 2022-23. LA traded him back to Houston in February and he was immediately waived three days later.

So far, no team has picked up the veteran free agent, but Wall is working on a comeback as he looks to find himself another NBA home. According to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, Wall held private workouts with multiple franchises on Sunday in Las Vegas, where all 30 teams are currently participating in Summer League action.

The Athletic’s Kelly Iko reports that the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers were among the teams in attendance on Sunday.

Five-time NBA All-Star guard John Wall is holding a private workout for multiple teams Sunday in Las Vegas, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/cBQLnksVVA

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 9, 2023

As injuries have stolen away his quickness and ability to get to the rim, Wall’s production has steadily dipped along with it. He was serviceable during his short stint with the Clippers this past season, averaging 11.4 points (a career-low) and 5.2 assists in 22.2 minutes per game off the bench, but he shot just 40.8 percent from the field and 30.3 percent from long range.

That being said, Wall could still interest NBA teams as a reserve point guard on a team that needs backcourt depth. Any contract for him would likely hover around the veteran minimum and on a one-year deal. He’s not the player he was 10 years ago, but Wall has plenty of experience and has long been an above-average playmaker. Here’s hoping he finds his way back onto a roster.