![]() ![]() If the Wizards’ new front-office leaders stick to the pattern they’ve followed so far, the Wizards will not make a long-term offer to Kuzma. Kyle Kuzma has declined his 2023-24 player option to become an unrestricted free agent, which, as he said repeatedly, has been his plan for many months. ![]() Wizards officials cannot comment on their recent moves until the trades are finalized. You then hope your player-evaluation staff is good enough to select the right prospects more times than not. And you attempt to stockpile draft picks, giving yourself as many bites at the apple as possible. You jettison veterans who are good enough to push your team toward the middle but aren’t good enough to help you contend. This is the commonly used playbook for a rebuild. ![]() Instead, the new brain trust appears intent on moving the franchise toward the very bottom of the standings, which, of course, would improve the team’s lottery odds. The 2023-24 season almost certainly will end the Wizards’ cycle of low-end averageness. There’s an additional, interconnected consequence to all this: Winger, Wizards general manager Will Dawkins and senior vice president of player personnel Travis Schlenk appear determined to hop off the dreaded hamster wheel of mediocrity that the franchise has been stuck on since injuries decimated John Wall’s career. The Wizards’ endgame appears to be cap flexibility, which in turn can be used to take on salaries in trades down the line if those salaries also have future draft picks attached to them. Perhaps Winger and Porziņģis both decided it was time to move on.Īll of the players Washington has traded for so far this offseason - Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, Jones, Gallinari and Muscala - have contracts that either will expire at the end of the 2023-24 season or are fully non-guaranteed after the 2023-24 season. Or it’s also possible that Porziņģis did not want to be part of a drawn-out rebuild, especially if he could play for a contending team and also secure a big payday at the same time. Either Winger decided the franchise had no interest in re-signing Porziņģis or extending Porziņģis’ contract for the long haul. In Porziņģis case, at least one of two things happened. Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger jettisoned Beal’s massive contract. If you or anyone you know has gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be used by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.A pattern to the Wizards’ most recent moves has emerged: an emphasis on clearing the team’s cap. We reserve the right to modify, update, or change this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. This site is not associated with nor is it endorsed by any professional or collegiate league, association, or team. ![]() While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information on all sports news and betting odds, the use of our site is at your own risk. does make use of third-party links for your convenience however, we are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of these third-party sites. It is your sole responsibility to understand these restrictions prior to making or placing any bets on the third-party services provided. Please be sure to understand the sports gambling and betting laws governing your country, state, or local area as they do vary. Disclaimer: Any and all information found on this site is for entertainment purposes only. ![]()
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