The Washington roster received multiple additions including veteran CJ McCollum, high-upside Cam Whitmore and Malaki Branham, and rookie scorer Tre Johnson. The mix of veterans and young talent increases depth and raises expectations for a surprise push in the Eastern Conference. The team now possesses assets and flexibility to make further moves if the young core performs well. Khris Middleton is identified as a potential trade chip after opting into a $33.2 million player option, but his age, durability concerns, and contract size make him difficult to move without attaching draft assets.
The Wizards have the right mixture of young talent and veterans on the roster. Not only is Washington much deeper than they were last season, but they have the assets on the roster to make moves to add to their roster if the young team does happen to surprise this season. One player in specific the Wizards could use as a trade chip to upgrade their roster is Khris Middleton.
Middleton landed in Washington ahead of February's NBA trade deadline and after opting into his $33.2 million player option this offseason, the veteran forward has proven difficult to find a trade partner for. Considering his age, lack of durability and lucrative contract, Washington will almost certainly have to attach draft assets in any deal to offload the forward. However, the Wizards could be willing to do exactly that if they're able to acquire a talented
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