"The Washington Wizards are in an odd spot of their rebuild as the team continues to navigate which players on the roster can be apart of their long-term goals and which prospects simply may be on the way out sooner rather than later. Washington has several young prospects on the roster, who's production has failed to reach the potential the Wizards opted to take a swing on when they brought them to the DMV."
"Bilal Coulibaly was drafted with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft as a raw prospect with immense upside. Despite his potential, the French product has underwhelmed throughout the star of his career in terms of not only production, but failure to avoid the injury report and prove to be a reliable presence for the Wizards. Averaging 8.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists, while shooting an abysmal 35.7% from field goal range"
The Washington Wizards are navigating a rebuild and evaluating which roster players fit long-term versus which prospects may be moved on. Several young prospects have failed to live up to expected upside after being acquired. Cam Whitmore's underwhelming start carried less impact because he was acquired at a discounted trade price. Veterans CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton lack long-term fit and are likely to be traded. Bilal Coulibaly, the No. 7 pick in 2023, has struggled with production and injuries while averaging 8.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists. His 35.7% field-goal and 24.4% three-point shooting undermine his offensive value, and the front office appears hesitant to decisively move on because of lingering regret over past roster decisions.
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