Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal

If the Brooklyn Nets have been riding an emotional rollercoaster for the last few seasons, the Washington Wizards might like a ticket to get on. They’ve been dealing with a dull, nagging pain for much longer.

The Wizards haven’t felt like a serious threat in a long time. They’re typically…fine? Sometimes they’re a playoff hopeful, sometimes they’re not. They occasionally give themselves a chance to win a playoff series. Realistically, that’s about it.

This deal could change that. It’ll give the Wizards one of the most talented backcourt duos in the entire NBA in Irving and Beal. The ceiling with any group driven by that much firepower ought to be high.

Plus, who knows? Getting dealt could be the wake-up call that Irving needed. If he enters 2022-23 in a Wizards jersey with something to prove, this deal could be a steal for the Wizards.

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On the other hand, if it doesn’t change anything, it could be a regrettable decision. Such is life when it comes to Kyrie Irving. Everything is unpredictable.