Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal
This may not be the trade that some Wizards fans would hope for – especially in light of some of the deals that went down this summer.
To be sure, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell both commanded more than this in terms of draft capital. We’d advise Wizards fans not to treat those deals as precedent.
Mitchell is four years younger than Beal. On the other hand, many feel that simply put, the Timberwolves overpaid for Gobert.
Besides, this trade might be just as good.
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Whether you’re inclined to agree will depend on your view of Jonathan Kuminga. He excelled in a limited role for the contending Warriors last season, but his upside is tremendous. If he hits his ceiling, he can be a dominant two-way wing in the NBA. Some say the league belongs to such players.
In fact, rostering such a talented young player is a luxury for a contending Warriors team. Could they really part with him?