Wizards fans should be terrified owner Ted Leonsis won't let front office see it through

"In back-to-back seasons, general manager Will Dawkins managed to land two high-upside players in Alex Sarr and Tre Johnson. Two players whose development alone could be the difference between a long-term rebuild or a short turnaround to get back in the mix of the Eastern Conference."

"Washington has bolstered the young roster with many other first-round talents such as Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, AJ Johnson, Will Riley and even Cam Whitmore who the squad shockingly landed at an insanely good price earlier this offseason in a deal with the Houston Rockets."

"Despite that, it feels like based off their current trajectory, the Wizards may not be competing for a playoff spot in the immediate future."

"The squad could change directions moving forward if one of the young players on the roster manages to make a leap and showcase that he could be the building block the Wizards have desperately been searching for."

The Washington Wizards have assembled a promising young core with talents like Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, AJ Johnson, Will Riley, and Cam Whitmore. General Manager Will Dawkins focused on acquiring high-upside players to facilitate a quicker rebuild. There is an uncertainty about expectations, as Dawkins aims for another high draft pick while owner Ted Leonsis opposes tanking. The direction of the team may change if a young player emerges as a potential building block for the franchise.

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