This Mavs-Wizards Trade Features Rui Hachimura

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Why The Washington Wizards Do the Deal 

By contrast, it’s harder to say what the Wizards need. 

More than anything, they probably need to rebuild. This team is in the middle of yet another subpar season. If they decided to blow this core up, nobody would blame them. 

At the same time, this organization usually prefers to avoid that route. With that in mind, this is partially a win-now move.

Having Ntilikina’s 3-and-D skillset in the backcourt should be more impactful than having Hachimura. McGee would crack this rotation too.

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Still, this is mostly about Hachimura’s upcoming contract extension. The Wizards aren’t likely to offer it to him. This deal has them moving him just for the sake of getting something in return for him. 

Even if that is a disappointing outcome for a lottery pick. 

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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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