How the Washington Wizards can TRADE for More Draft Capital | Joshua Valdez Joins

How the Washington Wizards can TRADE for More Draft Capital | Joshua Valdez Joins

On this episode of Locked On Wizards, hosts Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi are joined by Joshua Valdez from Clutch Points to break down the latest Washington Wizards trade rumors, including a deep dive into Joshua Valdez’s mock trade scenario with the Toronto Raptors. The trio explores how the Wizards could add more draft capital at the upcoming deadline, the implications of taking on Emmanuel Quickley’s contract, and the fit of potential free-agent bigs like Mitchell Robinson alongside Alex Sarr. They also discuss the future rotation, the importance of developing young talent, expectations if the Wizards land a high draft pick, and the overall direction of the franchise. Plus, insights into the trade value of current Wizards players and what changes could be on the horizon in D.C

Timestamps:

Wizards’ Trade Deadline & Possible Moves
00:00:01 – 00:02:27
Abdullah Youbi, Ben, and Joshua Valdez kick things off discussing the Wizards’ recent big move and explore potential further trades, with an emphasis on collecting draft assets.

Mock Trade with the Raptors Explained
00:02:28 – 00:05:19
Joshua Valdez details his recent article proposing a mock trade involving the Raptors, Emmanuel Quickly’s value, and why Toronto is a logical trade partner.

Managing Assets & Emmanuel Quickley’s Fit
00:05:20 – 00:07:49
The hosts analyze the risks and strategy behind absorbing Quickley’s contract, and how it fits with the Wizards’ young roster and long-term plans.

Offseason & Free Agency Bigs
00:14:05 – 00:16:49
Exploring free agency: could the Wizards pursue a big like Mitchell Robinson? Joshua Valdez breaks down the possible big man fits next to Alex Sarr and the merits of a double-big lineup.

Wizards’ Young Core & Future Rotation
00:22:40 – 00:27:42
The guys talk projected rotations for next season, the role of Trey Young, and how future draft picks could elevate team expectations and break the cycle of rebuilding.

Draft Prospects & Final Thoughts
00:29:13 – 00:31:17
Joshua Valdez shares under-the-radar draft prospects and discusses the importance of landing a franchise cornerstone in the upcoming draft, plus where to find his coverage.

Josh’s article: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/washington-wizards/what-wizards-must-next-trae-young-trade-raptors

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