"The Washington Wizards weren't shy when it came to upgrading the roster this offseason. Landing CJ McCollum in one of the first blockbuster trades of the offseason gave Washington the veteran presence general manager Will Dawkins has desperately been searching for. Shortly after, the Wizards made headlines by putting together arguably the best draft class of any team in the league, selecting Tre Johnson, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins with their three picks in the 2025 NBA Draft."
"The restricted free agent had plenty of suitors for his services, but the hold up to get a deal done seemed to be not only the Warriors' lack of willingness to part ways with the forward, but team's ability to pay the wing what he was hoping to make on the open market. Kuminga has the talent to be a star in this league"
The Washington Wizards acquired CJ McCollum in a blockbuster trade to add veteran leadership. The team selected Tre Johnson, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins in the 2025 NBA Draft, creating a top draft class. Washington also added former first-rounders Cam Whitmore and Malaki Branham in separate deals to bolster young talent. The front office prioritized both veteran presence and youth development while pursuing multiple roster upgrades. The franchise considered Jonathan Kuminga, a restricted free agent with star potential, but pulled out of the chase after acquiring Whitmore cheaply. Kuminga faced contract and Golden State retention hurdles despite broad interest.
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