Wizards: 10 thoughts on the first quarter of the season

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Capital One Arena on January 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Capital One Arena on January 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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NBA Washington Wizards Bradley Beal (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

It is never too early to start questioning the front office

Even with Tommy Sheppard and the new front office making moves on the margins, like finagling their way into the Lakers-Pelicans Anthony Davis trade, that Ernie Grunfeld would never bother with, it is never too early to start assessing their moves.

My biggest qualm is that they did not maximize the roster to fit around Bradley Beal, instead of signing two ball-dominant point guards this offseason. I was fine with the Thomas Bryant contract, but it is fair to point out the mistakes of the summer of 2017 when Grunfeld signed three bigs to long term deals (Ian Mahinmi, Andrew Nicholson, and Jason Smith).

Even if Rui Hachimura pans out, his fit in the modern game is shaky. I am not criticizing the new regime, I just think that we should not grant them any leeway just because they are new.