NBA Insider names Wizards as biggest deadline winner and it's obvious why

"It's hard not to consider the Washington Wizards as one of the biggest winners from the NBA trade deadline. Washington has quietly put together one of the best young cores in the league and with the team's confidence growing in what they've built, the Wizards used the opportunity to take major swings when the right opportunity presented itself. Brian Windhorst would call this method "The Flip" and regardless of what you want to call it, it's clear that Washington's new front office regime of Will Dawkins and President of Monumental Basketball Michael Winger know exactly what they're doing."

"Landing Trae Young for an extremely discounted price of CJ McCollum's expiring contract and Corey Kispert, who many predicted would be moved ahead of the deadline already was a win in its own right. In addition, the team's maneuvering to land a premiere talent like Anthony Davis by essentially building a package around players and picks that were all assembled from the Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma return is the work from a pair of masterminds."

""The job Will Dawkins and Michael Winger have done completely reinventing the Washington Wizards roster and long-term outlook is remarkable," Siegel wrote. "Just a few seasons ago, this team was living at the bottom of the league standings, and they were the laughing stock of the league." "Now, the Wizards have a plethora of young, athletic players, Trae Young will be their point guard next season, and Anthony Davis will be the perfect mentor for Alex Sarr," the insider continued. "Oh, and if you are not aware, the Wizards could end up with the top pick"

The Washington Wizards executed bold trades that reshaped the roster and long-term outlook. The front office led by Will Dawkins and Michael Winger assembled a young, athletic core and used expiring contracts and assets to acquire Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Trae Young arrived via an affordable deal centered on CJ McCollum's expiring contract and Corey Kispert. Anthony Davis was obtained through a package built from players and picks received in the Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma returns. The moves add veteran leadership, mentorship for prospect Alex Sarr, competitive upside, and retained draft flexibility including potential for a top pick.

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