Alex Sarr's foot surgery completed ahead of Wizards' 2026 season

Alex Sarr had surgery on a fractured right foot and should be ready for the Washington Wizards' 2026-27 campaign.

Injury and procedure details Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr has completed surgery to fix a broken right foot after suffering the injury during an offseason practice session late last week. The seven-foot center, selected second overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, is set to return in time for the start of the upcoming season. Team officials confirmed that the procedure went as planned and that Sarr is on track for a full recovery before training camp begins. ## Sarr's career trajectory and expectations Now in his third NBA season, Sarr represents a cornerstone piece of Washington’s rebuilding efforts after the franchise endured three straight campaigns with at least 64 losses. The Wizards invested heavily in the offseason by acquiring Trae Young and Anthony Davis to bolster a young core that also includes Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Will Riley and the team’s top draft selection from this month’s event. Management is counting on Young’s playmaking and Davis’s two-way impact to unlock Sarr’s potential as a franchise building block. ## Past performance and injury setbacks During his second season, Sarr posted averages of 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game when he was available, but he managed just 48 appearances because of various injuries. His ability to stay healthy this year is seen as critical to the Wizards’ push toward postseason contention. Front-office decision-makers believe the veteran additions will ease the load on Sarr and accelerate his development.