"Between the free agency signing of Jonas Valanciunas, failed acquisition of Malcolm Brogdon and bold moves to land Khris Middldeton and Marcus Smart and the NBA trade deadline in February, Washington has had their fair share of veteran additions over the last couple of seasons. Despite that, they've yet to find the veteran addition that they feel could help them take the next step in their rebuild moving forward."
"Fortunately, that could change next season courtesy of the blockbuster trade earlier this offseason to land CJ McCollum from the New Orleans Pelicans. McCollum not only brings extremely high character to the Wizards backcourt, but after yet another strong season in NOLA, the guard continues to play at a high-level that could alone help Washington take a step forward next season in terms of remaining competitive."
The Washington Wizards prioritized accumulating young talent while also pursuing veteran mentors under general manager Will Dawkins' rebuild. Recent veteran moves included Jonas Valanciunas, an attempted Malcolm Brogdon acquisition, and efforts to land Khris Middleton and Marcus Smart, but no veteran has clearly advanced the rebuild. The offseason trade for CJ McCollum adds a high-character, high-level scoring guard who can help the team stay competitive next season. At 33 years old, McCollum does not fit the long-term timeline, and the organization may trade or move on from him. Uncertainty exists over how long the Wizards will retain McCollum.
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