"Washington traded Deni Avdija, an eventual breakout player in exchange for the veteran guard and the draft pick that landed them Bub Carrington with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Looking back on the move, not only does Brogdon's failed experiment in the DMV cause regret for the Wizards front office, but the emergence of Avdija with the Portland Trail Blazers has added even more heartache for the fanbase to deal with."
"Entering the offseason, it was clear that Brogdon's time with the Wizards was nearing an end. Washington saw little to no reasons in bringing him back, especially considering the playmaker's struggles to stay on the court. At 32, Brogdon's inability to remain healthy was not only unappealing to the Wizards, but semingly several other teams in free agency."
Malcolm Brogdon played one season with the Washington Wizards after Washington traded Deni Avdija and acquired a draft pick that became Bub Carrington. Brogdon struggled to stay healthy and offered limited value at age 32, leading to little interest in free agency and only a training camp deal with the New York Knicks. Washington traded for CJ McCollum and McCollum's strong debut validated the move. Avdija's breakout with the Portland Trail Blazers intensified fan regret over the trade. A preseason game featuring Brogdon starting for the Knicks reinforced perceptions that the Wizards' roster moved in a better direction.
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