The Washington Wizards find themselves stuck in the last place an NBA wants to be: the middle.
It feels like every season, this group is competitive but significantly short of contention.
At 34-44, that holds particularly true in the 2021-22 season. The Wizards are probably due for a shakeup. Many would advocate for a Bradley Beal trade. This team seems to have reached its ceiling during his tenure.
Barring such drastic measures, one player the Wizards might be able to net some value for is Kyle Kuzma.
The fourth-year wing is having a career season, averaging 17.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. He’s proven himself a competent floor spacer and multipositional defender after escaping LeBron James’ shadow in Washington.
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The problem is that the Wizards feature a glut of similar players between Kuzma, Deni Avdija, and Rui Hachimura.
If the Wizards decide to shop Kuzma to achieve better floor balance, these teams should at least give their front office a call.