Why Washington Does This:
Wizards got a plethora of young guys that are all capable. They need to make space for this
Kuzma and Washingtons timeline are going in opposite ways. Kuzma is entering his prime, and should be helping a team compete. Washington are going to be bad for the next few years, as they build through the draft
So Washington sells a bit low, but they do grab a protected Clippers pick and a couple of young guys
They also move off Bagley in this trade, getting a second in return.
Washington waives PJ Tucker
Why Los Angeles Does This:
With their current roster they're missing a few pieces to push them into a tier 2 team in the West.
They are giving up guys who wont even get guaranteed minutes next season for a really solid role players
They only give up a lottery protected pick in 2031
Why Chicago Does This:
Chicago are shifting into a new era. They finally are moving on from the mid, Demar, Lavine and Vuc "big 3". They have traded Caruso for Giddey, and they sign and traded Demar
They get Bagley and Clarke in this trade as well. 2 young big men with a bit of potential
Why Memphis Does This:
They want to be contenders again, now with a healthy team. This team forecasts to make a deep playoff run in a highly competitive western conference
Trusting a big rookie center is very risky. They get a chance to grab a really solid big man for essentially only 2 second round pick.
Additionally Vucevic who isn't a great defender, get hidden by Jaren Jackson who is a fantastic defender, forming a really good frontcourt.
Wizards Rotation:
Bub Carrington - Malcom Brogdon - Bilal Coulibaly - Alex Sarr - Jonas Valanciunas
Bench:
Bones Hyland - Jordan Poole - Corey Kispert - Kobe Brown - Richaun Holmes
Reserves:
Jared Butler - Johnny Davis - Kyshawn George - Patrick Baldwin - Tristan Vukcevic
Saddiq Bey(IR)
Clippers Rotation:
Kris Dunn - James Harden - Kawhi Leonard - Kyle Kuzma - Ivica Zubac
Bench:
Terrance Mann - Norman Powell - Derrick Jones - Nic Batum - Mo Bamba
Reserves:
Kevin Porter - Cam Christie - Brandon Boston - Amir Coffey - Kai Jones
Bulls Rotation:
Josh Giddey - Coby White - Zach Lavine - Patrick Williams - Brandon Clarke Bench:
Ayo Dosunmu - Dalen Terry - Matas Buzelis - Jalen Smith - Marvin Bagley
Reserves:
Lonzo Ball - Jevon Carter - Jullian Phillips - Chris Duarte - Torrey Craig
Grizzlies Rotation:
Ja Morant - Marcus Smart - Desmond Bane - Jaren Jackson - Nikola Vucevic
Bench:
Luke Kennard - Vince Williams - GG Jackson - Santi Aldama - Zach Edey
Reserves:
Scotty Pippen - John Konchar - Jaylen Wells - Jake LaRavia - Jay Huff
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