Grizzlies Land Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal 

The Wizards are in a difficult spot. 

Porzingis has been as good as they could have possibly hoped in 2022-23. Yet, at 11-20, they don’t seem to be reaping the benefits. At this point, it’s hard to identify an avenue for improvement for this club. 

It may be time for the Wizards to blow it up. This team has been mediocre for years. It feels like it’s time for drastic measures. Jones, Williams, and a first-round pick is a solid future-focused package to receive in exchange for Porzingis. 

This deal could foreshadow another deal. If the Wizards are blowing it up, they ought to be shopping Bradley Beal as well.

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Still, don’t undersell the trade value of Porzingis, either. Quality modern big men aren’t so easy to come by. 

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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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