Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal 

It is too late to get peak value for Beal. That ship has sailed. 

After all, his play has somewhat declined. If the Wizards are holding out for a king’s ransom (pun intended) for their star guard, they’ll have to keep holding out. 

On the other hand, this is still a solid return. Keegan Murray is the headliner here. He’s looked like a Rookie of the Year candidate at times throughout the 2022-23 season. 

Meanwhile, Mitchell is a solid young player too. He’s an outstanding perimeter defender with some ball-handling skills as well.

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Throw in a pair of first-round picks, and this deal gets a rebuild off to a fine start in Washington. 

What does it do for Sacramento?