1. Swapping Ageing Talent For Multi-Time All-Star
By far the biggest and most prominent move the Wizards made this season was trading for four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young.
The Wizards pulled off a true flip masterclass. Washington traded Jordan Poole for CJ McCollum leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, and then shipped McCollum and forward Corey Kispert out not even a full eight months later. The result? Bring in a true star guard in Young without having to give up any draft capital or young pieces. While Young didn’t play much for the Wizards this year, he proved in his short stint on the court that he will truly unlock the game for Johnson, Sarr, and multiple others next season.
Young has mentioned how he’s interested in sticking around for the long haul. However, there have been questions surrounding his and Davis’ commitment to Washington’s long-term vision. That being said, there’s no denying that both players make this team a true contender in the Eastern Conference. It’s not a championship-level roster, but adding Young’s offensive prowess makes it a dangerous unit when things are going to plan.
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