The Washington Wizards flurry of blockbuster moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline completely altered the outlook of the team overnight.
Not only has the pairing of new superstar duo Anthony Davis and Trae Young put the Wizards in playoff conversations looking forward to next season, but it's also left the team in a position where there strategy ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft could completely be shifted with the increased motive to win-now.
Looking at FanSided's official 2026 NBA Draft, it seems as if Washington's typical strategy to take raw talent will be shifted this offseason, with the team electing to select a more experienced prospect in Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg.