Fansided · Jan 21
Brian Keefe’s comments on Trae Young reveal the Wizards’ offensive blueprint
Los Angeles Clippers v Washington Wizards | Scott Taetsch/GettyImagesThe Washington Wizards decision to make a blockbuster swing for four-time All-Star Trae Young came out of nowhere.
Washington has quietly become one of the most aggressive teams on the trade front over the last few seasons, but more so for unwanted contracts that teams were looking to move on from.
Using their financial flexibility and rebuilding timeline as a tool to acquire young talent and draft capital for taking on lucrative contratcs, the Wizards found themselves taking on the deals of several veterans such as Khris Middleton, Marcus Smart and CJ McCollum.
However, the decision to trade for Young was different.