When CJ McCollum landed with the Washington Wizards, it was a sense of a fresh start for all parties involved.
Jordan Poole received the change of scenery that he undoubtedly desired all along, the Pelicans got a younger option in the backcourt and Saddiq Bey's tenure in Washington ended he ever got the opportunity to wear a Wizards jersey,
Meanwhile, McCollum got the opportunity to suit up for another franchise after countless underwhelming and disappointing season in New Orleans suggested a split was inevitable.
As for the Wizards, they finally got the opportunity to bring in a veteran presence who could take on the mentorship role that Malcolm Brogdon failed to during his lone season in the DMV.