"Washington has quietly become one of the most aggressive teams on the trade front over the last few seasons, but more so for unwanted contracts that teams were looking to move on from. Using their financial flexibility and rebuilding timeline as a tool to acquire young talent and draft capital for taking on lucrative contratcs, the Wizards found themselves taking on the deals of several veterans such as Khris Middleton, Marcus Smart and CJ McCollum."
"Not only is the star guard entering his prime at 27-years-old, but he fills a void on the roster that the team has struggled to fill through the NBA Draft over the course of their rebuild. Young's proven to be one of the best passing guard's in the league and his ability to facilitate at a high-level has allowed for him to be one of the most dynamic playmaking guard's in the league."
The Washington Wizards executed a surprising blockbuster trade to acquire four-time All-Star Trae Young. The franchise previously used financial flexibility and a rebuilding timeline to absorb unwanted veteran contracts in exchange for young talent and draft capital, including deals for Khris Middleton, Marcus Smart and CJ McCollum. Trae Young enters his prime at 27 and provides elite playmaking and high-level facilitation that elevates surrounding shooters. Young also offers explosive scoring, unlimited range and savvy finishing in the paint. The addition addresses a persistent roster playmaking shortfall and represents a decisive swing to accelerate the team's rebuild.
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