Washignton Wizards
Key Moves:
- Traded Otto Porter Jr. to the Bulls for Jabari Parker, Bobby Portis and a 2023 second-round pick (per Shams Charania).
- Traded Markieff Morris for Wesley Johnson (per Shams Charania).
Just days ago, it was reported that the Washington Wizards would not make any trades and push for the playoffs. However, perhaps the John Wall injury news changed their entire perspective heading into the NBA Trade Deadline.
Because they turned around and traded two of their rotation players, including getting off the contract of Porter Jr. The Wizards clearly made an effort to get off some of their money, considering Wall’s supermax comes into effect next season.
I don’t think anyone was surprised not to see Bradley Beal traded, but you’d have to question what’s next for this team. It’s probably going to get a bit worse before it even begins to get any better.
Grade: C-