Fansided · Jan 9
Wizards are executing a Jazz-like strategy after Trae Young trade
New Orleans Pelicans v Atlanta Hawks | Todd Kirkland/GettyImagesThe Washington Wizards kicked off the trading season by acquiring one of the NBA's most lethal offensive generators in Trae Young. Fans shouldn't get it twisted, though. The Wizards didn't acquire Young to compete this season, but to make sure they have to build the best team for next season, which is quite similar to what the Utah Jazz are doing now.
That may sound odd at first, but when factoring the Wizards' motive in acquiring Young, it actually makes more sense given the context. The Athletic's writing staff provided more details about Washington's plans.