"All that to say, it wouldn't come as a surprise to see Washington remain active leading up to the NBA trade deadline in February. With the veteran contracts of McCollum and Middleton at their disposal, mixed with the abundance of young talent and draft capital, realistically, Washington has the ammunition to make a bold move if they so choose. Is it likely? Probably not."
"Washington would be taking a huge swing landing a talent like LaMelo Ball, who's emerged as a legit star during his time with the Charlotte Hornets. Ball would be the answer to the Wizards growing question in the backcourt, giving the team a point guard to build around for the future. Offloading McCollum's contract alongside Whitmore and Bub Carrington could be considered a steal, especially if the Wizards were able to take a major leap forward."
Washington has developed a reputation for aggressive roster activity under general manager Will Dawkins, making moves that balance immediate competitiveness and long-term development. The team added veterans Malcolm Brogdon, Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum, shed Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole contracts, and acquired young prospects including AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham and Cam Whitmore. The roster combines tradable veteran contracts with young talent and draft capital, giving Washington the flexibility to pursue significant trades before the February deadline. A hypothetical acquisition of LaMelo Ball would address the point-guard need and dramatically alter the rebuild if the Wizards were willing to move McCollum, Whitmore and Bub Carrington.
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