Washington Wizards Receive: G/F Joe Harris, F Royce O’Neale, 2027 First-Round Pick (PHI via BKN), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – BKN) 

Brooklyn Nets rReceive: F/C Kristaps Porzingis 

On the other hand, if a trend holds for long enough, one can be forgiven for simply accepting it. 

For example, look at the Washington Wizards. On an annual basis, this team makes a run that makes us question our understanding of them.

Perhaps this is the year the Wizards get it together, we think. 

It never is. Invariably, Washington finishes the season with 35 or so wins. In the summer, they’ll make an addition or two. The following year, they’ll make a run – and the cycle repeats itself. 

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Some would call it the definition of insanity. By now, it’s fair to make the case at least that the Wizards ought to start rebuilding. 

Does this deal move them in the right direction?