Wizards finally freed from their Malcolm Brogdon problem

"Malcolm Brogdon has officially departed from the Washington Wizards in free agency after signing a one-year veteran minimum deal with the New York Knicks, Entering the offseason, it was clear that the Wizards needed to make changes heading into next season. Not only was the need for the Wizards to add young talent there, but if they were deadset on using the addition of a veteran to mentor their young group, they would need to find more adeuqate vets to be that guy."

"Washington gave up an intriguing prospect in Deni Avdija last offseason to bring the veteran guard in. Of course, the Wizards also landed the draft asset to select Bub Carrington, and while his future still remains up in the air, looking at the breakout season of Avdija with the Portland Trail Blazers, it only adds to the headache that Brogdon brought to the DMV,"

Malcolm Brogdon signed a one-year veteran minimum deal with the New York Knicks, departing the Washington Wizards in free agency. The Wizards entered the offseason needing young talent additions and a more adequate veteran mentor for their developing core. Washington traded Deni Avdija last offseason to acquire Brogdon while also securing a draft asset used to select Bub Carrington. Avdija produced a breakout season with the Portland Trail Blazers, underscoring the cost of the trade. Brogdon was expected to provide steady veteran leadership and be movable by the February trade deadline, but persistent availability issues prevented a trade, forcing Washington to retain him past the deadline and ultimately lose him for nothing, compounding a damaging offseason decision that cost a versatile prospect and a season of development.

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