This Lakers-Wizards Blockbuster Trade Features Bradley Beal

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Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal

Re-read the last sentence of the last section.

The Washington Wizards do this deal because they’re banking on the Los Angeles Lakers to implode sometime between now and when those picks convey. Between LeBron James’ age and Anthony Davis’ injury history, that feels like a probability.

This organization would be launching a wholesale rebuild here. They’ll realistically be leaning on their own 2023 pick to acquire their next franchise player.

Luckily for them, that class has the potential to be historic. For example, if they were to draft Victor Wembenyama, their fanbase probably wouldn’t be missing Bradley Beal for long.

By 2027, they should be looking to cash in those picks in a trade for a star. If they’re not winning by 2029, they might be looking to re-re-build.

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Either way, the Wizards do this deal with the future in mind. If the chips fall accordingly, it may start looking bright in the Capital sooner than you think.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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