Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal
The Wizards need to trade Beal. Whether you like this return or not, that’s a fact.
At 18-24, this team is once again stuck in the middle. The lower middle, no less. It’s time for the Wizards to accept the reality of their situation.
This deal should help them plummet to the bottom. If they want to move Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma in separate transactions, that would make sense too. This deal is all about tanking ahead of an elite draft.
At the same time, Quickley is a nice addition to a suddenly rebuilding team. The 23-year-old can create his own shot and lock down other guards at the point of attack.
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