"There's no denying that the Washington Wizards hope for what CJ McCollum could contribute to the team's young core has come up short. Instead of the Wizards taking a step forward this season, Washington once again finds themselves at the bottom of the NBA standings and part of that comes at the expense of inconsistent play from veterans of the roster."
"1) Golden State Warriors The Golden State Warriors are a team that many expect to be active ahead of the trade deadline. With players like Jonathan Kuminga expected to be moved, Washington could find themselves in trade negotiations with the Warriors, especially if the team's interest in Kuminga returns. Golden State could use an additional offensive weapon, who can not only contribute alongside Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, but can prove to be a reliable ball handler to run the offense."
"Despite that, if the Wizards were to find themselves in position to move on from any veteran on the roster ahead of the NBA trade deadline in February, it's safe to assume that CJ McCollum would be the most likely candidate over the likes of Khris Middleton, who has struggled to stay on the court since arriving in the DMV. That said, here's a look at 3 teams who could relieve the Wizards of their McCollum-sized issue in their backcourt."
The Washington Wizards remain at the bottom of the NBA standings after another disappointing season, with veteran inconsistency contributing to the team's struggles. CJ McCollum has failed to deliver the expected contributions to the young core and is viewed as the most likely veteran trade candidate ahead of the February deadline, more so than injury-prone Khris Middleton. McCollum's expiring contract could be difficult to move, but its expiration could make him attractive to desperate teams willing to exchange salary for an immediate upgrade. Three teams are identified as potential suitors, including the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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