Trade Breakdown: Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards

Portland Receives:

Jordan Poole (SG, $29.6M, 3 years)

Tristan Vukcevic (C, 2-way contract, extension candidate)

2026 1st Round Pick (PHX Swap Rights)

2029 1st Round Pick (Top 5 Protected via BOS/MIL/POR)

Washington Receives:

Anfernee Simons (SG, $25.8M, 2 years)

2029 2nd Round Pick (Top 5 Protected via IND/WAS)

Why this works for Portland:

The Blazers add scoring and ball-handling with Jordan Poole, giving them a potential secondary playmaker next to their star players. Poole’s potential to score in bunches could help take some pressure off their offensive load.

The 2026 swap rights with Phoenix could end up being a very valuable asset, depending on how Phoenix performs in the coming seasons.

Tristan Vukcevic could provide the team with a developmental big man to stretch the floor, with the possibility of a contract extension to develop him into a more reliable contributor.

Why this works for Washington:

Anfernee Simons provides instant scoring and shot creation, which Washington needs. He’s also on a more flexible two-year contract, allowing them to keep their options open while improving immediately.

The 2029 2nd round pick is a low-risk addition, adding to their long-term assets without costing them much in the short term.