This Pacers-Wizards Trade Features Rui Hachimura

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Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal 

By contrast, this deal has the Wizards giving up on Hachimura. 

Now is the time to do it. Hachimura is due for his rookie extension this summer. Given his production to date, it’s hard to imagine how the Wizards could justify giving it to him. 

With that in mind, they might as well move him before they lose him. If the organization feels the same way, this is a good return given his limited production so far. 

Obviously, the draw is the first-round pick. Yes, it’s lottery protected.

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If Hachimura was going to command more than that, the Wizards wouldn’t be moving him in the first place. If he is a late bloomer, that may just be the team’s loss. 

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James Piercey

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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