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Factors shaping Wizards' trade deadline approach

January 26, 2026 09:21 PM

Grant Liffmann analyzes the Wizards' trade deadline approach amid a rebuilding year, including why the organization could target players on expiring contracts to acquire young players and draft picks.

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