
There might not be any teams in the NBA in as tough of a pickle as the Washington Wizards. They can claim the league’s leading scorer this season, along with another perennial All Star and former MVP. They boast one of the most prolific three-point shooters in the league – although he’s been relatively cold from distance, compared to last season. And to top it off, they also have two young ex-top 10 picks and a couple additional recent lottery selections.
There’s star power and (at least theoretical) young assets. Yet, they sit outside of playoff contention, in danger of a third straight postseason-less finish.
What the heck is wrong with the Wizards, and why didn’t they do anything about it at the Trade Deadline?
No, trading Troy Brown Jr. and Moe Wagner for Daniel Gafford and Chandler Hutchison doesn’t count as “doing something” of significance. But it does reiterate some familiar questions in Washington.
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