#rebuild-strategy

#rebuild-strategy

The Washington Wizards started the offseason off with a bang by sending Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and draft compensation to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk. Washington made the move looking to not only add a reliable veteran addition to their backcourt in McCollum, but the team also looked to capitalize on Poole's career-year learning from the mistake they made with the mismanagement of Kyle Kuzma in seasons past.

Not only did he show during his freshman season at Texas that he has the tools and talent to be a franchise player at the next level, but the flashes he showed during Summer League play for the Wizards all but added fuel to the fire of the hype train behind the No. 6 overall pick. Johnson was a nice consolation prize for the Wizards after falling out of the top five during the NBA Draft Lottery.

There are two general strategies Washington could employ. The first is to continue the process of rebuilding; the second would be to make a concerted effort to start winning again for the first time in years. They don't necessarily have to sell out for one strategy or the other, but they should at least have an idea of what the general direction of their organization is.

Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier's tenure as leaders of the Miami Dolphins has been marked by attempts to rebuild since their fourth season. The offseason saw significant changes, focusing on creating a cohesive team culture. They bid farewell to players resistant to the new culture and aimed to rejuvenate the roster's age demographics, shedding the reputation of having the oldest team in the league. Leadership remains a concern for the organization, as past hires showed a lack of understanding regarding effective leadership within a team context.