"Not only does Washington seem to be in a better place because of the young talent added to the roster courtesy of Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore, but the veteran addition of CJ McCollum is also looming large with a steady mentor expected to help elevate the team's young backcourt. McCollum will fill the role the Wizards hoped Malcolm Brogdon could before departing in free agency."
"Brogdon's absence doesn't exactly come as a surprise, especially considering his unreliable he seemed to be for the Wizards during his lone season in Washington. However, even though Washington's tenure in Washington didn't go the best, it felt like astounding value on Brogdon was a bit harsh considering he's three years removed from a Sixth Man of the Year award."
"After signing with the New York Knicks, it then seemed like Brogdon may have just been waiting for the right situation in order to join a contending team. Fast forward to now, with the latest updates from Brogdon's contract with the Knicks, it seems that New York has the same fears that caused the Wizards to move on from the playmaker this offseason."
Washington underwent major offseason roster turnover, arriving at next season with a retooled lineup and deeper depth chart under head coach Brian Keefe. The roster now features young prospects Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore alongside veteran guard CJ McCollum, who is expected to mentor and stabilize the backcourt. McCollum is positioned to assume the leadership role the team had hoped Malcolm Brogdon would occupy before leaving in free agency. Brogdon remained unsigned through early free agency, landed a training camp deal with the New York Knicks, and faces lingering league concerns about his reliability after a mixed season in Washington.
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