The Washington Wizards have already made headlines with the blockbuster trade to acquire Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks, but following the recent developments around the league, Washington may not be done just yet.
Washington has made it clear that while this season may be a wash with the team targeting a top-8 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, there's a realistic goal that the Wizards could compete for a playoff spot as soon as next season.
The arrival of Young gives the team the floor general that head coach Brian Keefe has desperately been seeking to run the offense for his team and as the Wizards' young core continues to take steps forward, the ceiling will only grow higher.