This Lakers-Wizards Trade Features Bradley Beal

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Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal 

The Wizards have a couple of reasons to pull the trigger on this one. 

Firstly: Beal is in decline. He hasn’t looked like the star off-guard we once knew for at least a couple of seasons. Still, some may suggest that two first-round picks and two swaps are a low-value return for him. 

Ordinarily, perhaps. With that said, these aren’t just any old first-round picks. This Lakers organization almost certainly won’t be able to sustain success this far into the future – these picks could be among the most valuable assets in the NBA. 

What’s more, this deal helps the Wizards bottom out. At 5-6, they’re on a fast track to another mediocre season. It would be better to have a horrible one.

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Following this deal, they could easily be welcoming Victor Wembanyama into the fold ahead of the 2023-24 season. 

If they can endure one bad season, patience should be a virtue for them. 

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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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