The Washington Wizards executed a significant trade, sending Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and a draft pick to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick. This trade aligns with the Wizards' focus on creating financial flexibility, particularly as they prepare for future seasons. Both incoming players are on expiring contracts, allowing the Wizards to significantly restructure their salary cap post-202526. The deal is seen as an extension of the previous Bradley Beal trade, paving the way for a potential rebuild while also allowing for strategic maneuvering in the market.
The Bradley Beal trade tree grew new branches Tuesday as the Washington Wizards dealt guard Jordan Poole, forward Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick in this week's draft to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for guard CJ McCollum, big man Kelly Olynyk and a 2027 second round pick.
Washington will likely not use that financial freedom to make aggressive moves in free agency but rather take on other team's bad contracts, the person said.
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