ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Ryan Rollins, a former guard for the Washington Wizards, is facing allegations of repeated shoplifting from a Target store, according to court documents obtained by The Athletic. It is reported that Rollins stole small household items such as groceries, body wash, and candles on seven different occasions from September 9 to November 9 while he was still on the Wizards’ roster. The stolen items in each incident were valued at less than $1,000.
In Virginia, the theft of goods worth less than $1,000 from a business is categorized as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Rollins has yet to enter a plea and a court hearing has been scheduled for early February.
Rollins, 21, was waived by the Wizards after playing in 10 regular-season games. He was acquired by the team in a trade over the summer, which involved sending Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors and receiving Jordan Poole, Patrick Baldwin Jr., a 2027 second-round pick, and a top-20 protected 2030 first-round pick.
The decision to release Rollins raised eyebrows, particularly since he showed promise on the defensive end. The Wizards, who currently rank last in the NBA in points allowed per possession, are in the midst of a rebuilding phase and may consider trading veteran players before the upcoming NBA trade deadline on February 8.
When asked about the charges against Rollins, Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger told The Athletic that they were aware of the situation but couldn’t comment on it or the basis for their roster decisions. Winger emphasized the team’s commitment to being responsible citizens of the DMV community and expressed their eagerness to pursue excellence on and off the court.
Following Rollins’ release, the Wizards filled the vacant roster spot by signing guard Hamidou Diallo to a 10-day contract.
Rollins had a fully guaranteed salary of $1.7 million for the 2023-24 season, with $600,000 of his 2024-25 salary also being fully guaranteed. Now that he has cleared waivers, these salaries will count against the Wizards’ cap figures in the respective seasons. Rollins was initially drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2022 and then traded to the Golden State Warriors, where he appeared in 12 regular-season games as a rookie.
In summary, former Washington Wizards guard Ryan Rollins is facing charges of shoplifting from a Target store on multiple occasions. He is accused of stealing small household items valued at less than $1,000 in each incident. Rollins has been charged with seven counts of petit larceny, which is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia. The Wizards waived Rollins after he played in 10 games, and their decision to release him has raised questions about their rebuilding strategy. Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger declined to comment, emphasizing the team’s commitment to their community. The Wizards have signed Hamidou Diallo to fill the vacant roster spot. Rollins’ guaranteed salaries for the upcoming seasons will still count against the team’s cap. He was originally drafted by the Atlanta Hawks and later traded to the Golden State Warriors.