Why The Washington Wizards Do The Deal
This may not be precisely how many fans would rebuild the Wizards.
Some would argue that they need to start from scratch. They’d trade Beal for as many first-round picks as they could muster. That’s one way the organization could go.
On the other hand, the Wizards seem to have an intense desire to stay competitive. If that’s true, this deal should suit them. They’re receiving two quality players in it – they just both happen to be younger than Beal.
Murray is one of the best point-of-attack defenders in the NBA. He’s also an above-average playmaker who should thrive alongside a floor-spacing big like Kristaps Porzingis.
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Meanwhile, Collins is a combo big who can space the floor and defend multiple positions.
Teams can never have enough players like him, either.
