Washington Wizards Receive: F Tobias Harris, 2023 First-Round Pick, 2026 First-Round Pick, 2028 First-Round Pick
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Bradley Beal
Do you like first-round picks? As a rule, NBA front offices love them.
This deal sees the Washington Wizards get plenty in return from the Philadelphia 76ers. They’re certainly not pulling the trigger on this one for Tobias Harris. He’s widely regarded as having one of the worst contracts in the NBA. This deal is all about draft capital for Washington.
Remember that rapidly closing championship window in Philly? It probably won’t be open in 2028. In fact, if this team is likely to be winning anything by then, it’s the NBA lottery. The Wizards would love to win it on their behalf.
Fans don’t always love draft-focused trade packages. They don’t satisfy our insatiable want for instant gratification. Smart front offices are willing to be patient. A deal like this one could end up netting the Washington Wizards a franchise-altering player.
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That’s the only acceptable return for a player of Bradley Beal’s caliber.