"After trading for Trae Young nearly two weeks ago, the Washington Wizards could still be one of the more active teams leading up to the Feb. 5 deadline, but not in the way some may expect. Josh Robbins of The Athletic reported on Tuesday that the likeliest deadline scenario for the team (subscription required) is "absorbing other teams' multi-year contracts if potential trade partners attach sweeteners such as future draft picks or intriguing young players.""
"If there were other players on the market that the Wizards could acquire for a fraction of what they were once worth, you'd think they'd consider it. Robbins floated out Zion Williamson as a player who fits that description, but to be clear, the Pelicans haven't made him available. Trading for Zion would be far riskier than the move for Young, as the former can't seem to stay on the court."
After acquiring Trae Young, the Washington Wizards may pursue trades that involve absorbing other teams' multi-year contracts if partners attach draft picks or young players. Such transactions would increase future draft capital and add young talent, aligning with a rebuilding strategy. The Young trade cost CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert and represented a low-risk, high-reward move. Pursuing high-profile, injury-prone stars like Zion Williamson would be far riskier and would require greater returns. The franchise is expected to prioritize accumulating draft picks and promising young assets over making another high-risk blockbuster before the trade deadline.
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