CJ McCollum could be stuck on the Wizards with nowhere to go

"The Washington Wizards struggles to start the season can't be pinpointed to one specific reason. Between sophomore breakouts, sophomore slumps, inconsistent play from veterans and the fact the team is just inexperienced can all be linked back to the main reason for Washington's early season woes. Nonetheless, the reason why the Wizards have opened the season stacking losses is irrelevant when it relates to the inevitable roster moves that loom in the future for general manager Will Dawkins."

"As we all know, the NBA trade deadline in February always brings a wave of moves for nearly every team in the league. Contenders look to fill in their weaknesses, playoff hopefuls look to bolster their depth charts and rebuilding teams look to offload veterans in efforts to land young talent and/or draft compensation. Obviously, the Wizards have several candidates to be moved in the future, especially following their poor start to the season."

"Another prime candidate to be moved is CJ McCollum, who landed in Washington this offseason. However, McCollum's path off the Wizards may not be as simple compared to the likes of Middleton. McCollum is on an expiring contract, with $30.6 million on the books for this season. The guard is set to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason, but until then, his direct future ties him to the Wizards."

The Washington Wizards have opened the season with multiple losses caused by a mix of factors: sophomore breakouts and slumps, inconsistent veteran play, and overall roster inexperience. General manager Will Dawkins faces potential roster moves ahead of the February trade deadline as teams across the league adjust for contending, rebuilding, and playoff positioning. Khris Middleton emerges as a likely candidate to be moved via trade or buyout. CJ McCollum presents a more complicated case because he is on an expiring $30.6 million contract this season and remains tied to the team until he reaches unrestricted free agency next offseason.

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