Malcolm Brogdon’s Knicks deal shows exactly why the Wizards couldn’t trade him

Washington Wizards v Indiana Pacers | Jeff Dean/GettyImagesThe Washington Wizards have made their rebuilding strategy abundantly clear over the last year: stack young talent and add veteran players to mentor them.

Adding young talent is the focal point, while bringing in vets is the hidden key.

Washington's vision with the veteran additions have been to allow for them to mentor their young core, leave a lasting impact and them flip them for additional compensation in hopes of positioning themselves to bring in more assets.

The Wizards succeeded doing exactly that with Jonas Valanciunas after signing the big man last offseason.

However, they didn't have the same luck offloading Malcolm Brogdon.

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