Washington Wizards Receive: F Bojan Bogdanovic, G Jordan Clarkson, 2022 First-Round Pick (DET), 2025 First-Round Pick (DET), 2026 First-Round Pick (UTA), 2028 First-Round Pick (UTA)
Utah Jazz Receive: F Jerami Grant, C Kelly Olynyk
Detroit Pistons Receive: G Bradley Beal
Many are calling for the demise of the Utah Jazz already. They’re currently tied 2-2 in a first-round playoff matchup with the Dallas Mavericks.
Given that Luka Doncic was available for just one of those games, it feels like they should have a commanding lead.
This trade sees them throwing the league a curveball. Instead of rebuilding, they’re leaning harder into the present by acquiring fringe star Jerami Grant. If they aren’t serious contenders in 2021-22, this deal should help them reach that status next season.
Meanwhile, the Wizards smash the rebuild button in an unceremonious fashion here. They may have decided they’ve found the ceiling on the Bradley Beal era.
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If so, this deal arms them with ample draft capital, as well as two veteran contracts they can easily move in separate transactions.
Finally, Beal feels like a perfect backcourt mate for Cade Cunningham. His ability to challenge defenses both on and off the ball will relieve the young star’s playmaking duties while giving him a passing target also.
Pairing these two in the backcourt could vault the Detroit Pistons directly back into the playoffs.
