Washington Wizards Receive: F Gordon Hayward, G James Bouknight, F/C Kai Jones, 2024 First-Round Pick (CHA), 2026 First-Round Pick (CHA), 2027 First-Round Pick (Swap – CHA)
Charlotte Hornets Receive: G Bradley Beal
Meanwhile, nobody needs to tell the Wizards about trying to assemble an elite backcourt.
For several years, this team was built around their guards. John Wall joined Beal in the backcourt. Together, they were one of the most dynamic duos in the NBA.
Unfortunately, injuries cut their potential short. Wall hasn’t been the same since he played in the Nation’s capital. A brutal injury cut his prime off prematurely, and the Wall/Beal era in Washington with it.
Since then, the Wizards have struggled to find an appropriate co-star for Beal.
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In fact, they’ve struggled in general. By now, it may be best for them to accept defeat and rebuild their roster,
Is this the right way to go about it?