The Wizards get high marks for rostering Bradley Beal, who’s the rare (relatively) affordable All-Star.
Still just 25 years old, he proceeds to lift his ceiling through growth as a scorer, distributor and shot-creator. Moved to the driver’s seat by John Wall’s season-ending injury, Beal has become one of just seven players averaging at least 25 points, five assists and five rebounds.
But Washington’s stock starts as soon as you get past Beal tumbling.
The biggest worry is Wall. Injuries had been a problem, but he’s never gone through something similar to this. He had heel operation in January ruptured his Achilles tendon at home in February. He has not even begun.
Outside of the backcourt, only Ian Mahinmi and Troy Brown Jr. have guaranteed contracts for 2019-20, while Dwight Howard holds a $5.6 million player option. The deadline deal that sent Otto Porter Jr. into the Chicago Bulls improved the team’s financial outlook, but it is possible some of the savings will get pumped right into keeping veterans Trevor Ariza and Jeff Green, a source told NBC Sports’ Ben Standig.
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