Washington Wizards Receive: F Jonathan Isaac, F Josh Green, 2024 First-Round Pick (Swap – DAL), 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – DAL)
Orlando Magic Receive: F Davis Bertans, G/F Tim Hardaway Jr., 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – DAL), 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: G Bradley Beal
Of course, Jonathan Isaac isn’t going to meet everyone’s criteria for “proven NBA talent”.
Injuries have severely limited his career thus far. At the same time, he’s flashed real superstar potential when healthy. Isaac could be one of the best defensive players in the National Basketball Association if he could just get his body right. This deal has the Wizards gambling that he can.
They also land a first-rounder and two swaps in the process. It’s a risky deal for the Wizards. If neither pick conveys, and Isaac is doomed to remain on the IL, it could be historically bad.
On the other hand, if Isaac gets right, and even one swap does convey, it could be a franchise changer. They’ll presumably bottom out in 2022-23 following this swap. Imagine a world where they win the Victor Wembenyama sweepstakes and pair him with Jonathan Isaac in the frontcourt.
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That has the makes of the best defense in the entire league. Meanwhile, the Magic gamble on the opposite outcome for Isaac. If he never gets his body to agree with him, they’ll make out like bandits by receiving a first-round pick and a swap for him.
