According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Wizards are projected to have approximately $26 million in cap space in 2025. They’ll likely still be far away from being ready to compete so a good use of that cap space would be on younger players who potentially have untapped upside.
Memphis Grizzlies big man Santi Aldama is one young player I’d like to see the Wizards kick the tires on. He’s eligible for an extension and Memphis may not be able to afford to keep him given the money they’ve already committed to their frontcourt and the recent drafting of Purdue center Zach Edey.