Washington Wizards Land Derrick Rose In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal 

For the Wizards, this deal has two purposes. They’re improving their roster construction, and they’re adding a first-round pick. 

The second benefit is obvious. Any team benefits from adding a first-round pick at any time. The Wizards are no exception. 

In fact, if this team doesn’t change their fortunes soon, they may be desperate for them. Nobody should rule out a Bradley Beal trade if the Wizards don’t improve soon. On the other hand, this deal could improve them in the short term. 

After all, the Wizards are fairly weak at point guard. Monte Morris is a good player, but he’s closer to a strong backup than a decent starter. Rose could instantly slot in at that spot.

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If it clicks, the Wizards could use their newfound pick to make another trade later. Meanwhile, they already have a surplus of wings to mitigate the loss of Kuzma. 

The Wizards already have their star. Now, it’s about getting everything else right. 

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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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