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Do the Wizards NEED to Trade Jordan Poole to Move Forward? | Washington Wizards Podcast

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May 26, 2025
Leif Thulin, a credentialed NBA draft analyst and host on Locked On NBA Big Board, joins to discuss the future of the Washington Wizards. They dive into the potential trade of Jordan Poole, weighing his scoring ability against the benefits of acquiring draft capital. The conversation shifts to promising prospects like Cedric Coward and Danny Wolf, and how the Wizards' young core compares to other teams. Key player development is highlighted, showcasing talents like Alex Sar and Bub Carrington as essential to the team's rebuilding efforts.
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Poole Can't Lead Winning Team

  • Trading Jordan Poole would mean the Wizards depend on draft picks to find a top scorer.
  • Poole can't be the best player on a contending playoff team, but trading him resets the rebuilding process.
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Poole's Trade Value Rising

  • Poole's value has improved with better play and the right role.
  • His trade value could fetch a top-10 pick, but Wizards should seek more from a trade.
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10th Pick Not Enough For Poole

  • Wizards should seek better than a 10th pick for Poole due to low success rate of mid-first round picks.
  • Trading Poole for just a first-round pick undervalues him.
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