In many ways, managing an NBA team comes down to a series of risk/reward calculations.

Different players grade differently in each category. Some are safe – they may not move the needle tremendously far, but they’re virtually guaranteed to make a positive contribution to your squad.

On the other hand, others are dangerous. Perhaps they’re highly talented, but injury-prone. Alternatively, they may be plagued by off-court issues. In either event, acquiring them will come with potential drawbacks.

Kristaps Porzingis fits the former description. He’s an excellent player, but injuries take him off the floor all too often. On the other hand, there’s no telling what might take Kyrie Irving out of a game.

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It feels like he invents new reasons to not play professional basketball in every season he’s paid to do so.

Could the Nets and Wizards swap risks this summer?