The Washington Wizards are still fully committed to the rebuild following the acquisition of four-time All-Star Trae Young.
It appeared post trade that the lines were blurred in regards to the Wizards' vision following the urgency to land a premiere talent in Young when the opportunity presented itself.
Adding a star player at the caliber of Young, many wondered if Washington's front office eagerness to land a top player would potentially put a wrinkle in the team's rebuilding plans; more specifically the team's chances at landing a top pick this offseason.
With an abundance of elite prospects headlining the 2026 NBA Draft class and the Wizards holding the rights to a top-8 protected first-round pick, the arrival of Young struck fear into the harsh reality that Washington could have shot themselves in the foot in terms of their chances to land a top talent this offseason.