The Washington Wizards are firmly in the midst of their rebuild with all signs pointing to the team prioritizing a top-8 pick in a loaded 2026 NBA Draft class.
Nonetheless, following the blockbuster trade to acquire four-time All-Star Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks, it seems as if the Wizards have their sights set on potentially making a push for a playoff run sooner than originally expected.
Considering Washington's abundance of young talent and assets, mixed with the veteran contract of Khris Middleton and future financial flexibility, it doesn't come as a surprise to hear the Wizards rumored to be in the market to make additional trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline in February.