The rebuilding process for the Washington Wizards has officially began on Wednesday night. After playing two years with the D.C. team, All-Star Kristaps Porzingis was included in a three-way trade involving the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics.
Porzingis was traded to the Celtics while point guard Marcus Smart was sent to the Grizzlies. As for the Wizards, they received Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies as well as Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari from the Celtics.
While most NBA pundits frowned upon this move, it could have its benefits for the Washington Wizards
When the Wizards’ staple player Bradley Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns, they received Chris Paul back.