Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal
The Wizards don’t do this deal because they desire Beverley at all.
They do it because they covet that first-round pick. At 19-26, the Wizards ought to be looking to the future. This team is not positioned to win in a meaningful way.
Meanwhile, this isn’t any ordinary first-round pick. The Lakers are old, and they’re already struggling. This pick will be among the most valuable assets in the NBA.
It’s been reported that the Wizards view him as a cornerstone. A cornerstone of what? This team hasn’t had enough to success to deem anyone untouchable.
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If Kuzma is the one that got away, they’ll have to live with it.