"The Washington Wizards have proven that they're not an organization that will be afraid to pull the trigger on a big trade. Washington has quietly made a reputation for making swings on deals, especially if they believe it would get them one step closer to the light at the end of the tunnel of their rebuild. As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the Wizards have been viewed as a team that could be both buyers and sellers."
"The former first round pick made a name for himself in college at Virginia, where he proved to be a versatile offensive weapon. Since seeing an increased role in New Orleans, the wing has emerged as a big-time playmaker averaging 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists, while shooting 46.8% from field goal range and 36.3% from beyond the arc. At 25, Murphy has all the tools to continue developing into a star player and in the right situation, he could prove to be a superstar."
The Washington Wizards have developed a reputation for making bold trade moves during their rebuild and will consider swinging on deals they believe advance their timeline. Approaching the NBA trade deadline, the team could act as both buyers and sellers given several movable veterans and a desire to land high-upside talent. The New Orleans Pelicans have been connected to trade chatter, including speculation around Zion Williamson, but Trey Murphy III emerges as a plausible fit for the Wizards. Murphy, 25, offers versatile offensive skills, strong shooting percentages, and growth potential that could translate into star-level production in a new role.
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