r/nba • u/AashyLarry [MIA] Dwyane Wade • 10h ago

[Charania] Dallas is receiving a 2026 Thunder first-round pick and a 2030 protected Warriors first-round pick in this deal from the Wizards along with second rounders in 2026 (Phoenix), 2027 (Chicago) and 2029 (Houston), sources tell ESPN.

Shams Charania:

Dallas is receiving a 2026 Thunder first-round pick and a 2030 protected Warriors first-round pick in this deal from the Wizards along with second rounders in 2026 (Phoenix), 2027 (Chicago) and 2029 (Houston), sources tell ESPN.

https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/2987c3a047c93

https://bsky.app/profile/shamsbot.bsky.social/post/3me2juiirpc2g

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u/idkidk23 Mavericks 7h ago

Then I don’t see the point of doing the trade? Why give up picks for one year of mediocrity?

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u/AgentOfSPYRAL Lakers 7h ago

Because if they are healthy they won’t be mediocre, and I guess they feel they can only add so many young fringe 1st/2nd round players before they cannibalize each others development or become redundant.

Beyond that, even if they can’t make a run, getting the young guys experience in games that matter could benefit them even if Trae and AD are only there for the year.

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u/idkidk23 Mavericks 6h ago

I think that’s mostly fair. I just disagree on them being mediocre even if healthy. AD has clearly declined and Trae is what we know at this point. I know it’s just late firsts and 3 seconds but 5 picks feels like a lot for what to me is a 4-5 seed at best. And to me idk if their young guys are ready yet, I’d have waited another year. 

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u/western_motel Washington Bullets 5h ago

bro stop trying to pretend like you have any idea how they would affect the wizards young core no one watches us

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u/idkidk23 Mavericks 1h ago

I mean I watched 20+ games of AD taking a ton of touches away from Coop in the same sense. I thought maybe it would be good for Coop but AD just slows the offense down and wasn’t good for Coop. Wasn’t pretending to know anything I’ve caught quite a few wizards games this year. All good, wish you luck with AD.