As the general manager of an NBA team, sometimes, you need to know when to pull the plug. That doesn’t mean it’s an easy decision to make.
After all, you’ve spent considerable time and effort building your team. In all likelihood, at some point, you believed in them. With that said, if they’re coming up short on an annual basis, it’s probably time for a change.
The Utah Jazz already made a drastic change this summer, shipping Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The haul they received was massive, including a whopping four unprotected first-round picks.
With that said, it also indicated that this organization may be ready to turn an eye to the future.
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On the other hand, the Washington Wizards have preserved the status quo this summer. They extended star player Bradley Beal, and made a smaller trade to acquire Will Barton and Monte Morris from the Denver Nuggets.
Still, they’ve got time to shake it up this summer if they so choose.
Here’s a deal that has them doing so by acquiring Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz.
