Lakers Land Wizards’ Bradley Beal In Bold Trade Scenario

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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 11-16, 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

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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