It isn’t uncommon to see NBA teams in the trade rumor mill because they are looking to get a certain player. But it’s not so common for rebuilding teams to be in the rumor mill to keep a player who figures to be a reserve, not a starter.
That’s exactly the situation the Washington Wizards are in. According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Wizards are looking to trade a player on a guaranteed contract so they can keep guard Jared Butler to keep their point guard depth reasons.
The Washington Wizards have been active in trade discussions to move a guaranteed salary, league sources told @spotrac.