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Washington Wizards Mailbag Monday: Why the Wizards Should Acquire A Scoring Guard Before the NBA Trade Deadline

By Ben Mehic

Jan 20, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Louis Williams (23) drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Louis Williams (23) drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Grunfeld is working to keep his job. The more wins the Washington Wizards have this season, the more he’ll increase the chance Ted Leonsis keeps him around.

Washington needs to improve their bench to get more wins, especially in the playoffs. Grunfeld knows that. He watches the games, just like we do.

There are multiple players available that could probably be had for a first-round pick. I mentioned Williams, but Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight is another option.

Knight is having the worst season of his career, but the Suns have made deals with the Washington Wizards in the past. They traded Markieff Morris to the Wizards last season and Marcin Gortat a few years ago.

D.C. has become the land of second chances for many players. Trevor Ariza, Martell Webster, Drew Gooden, Ramon Sessions, Rasual Butler and Morris have all revitalized their careers in the nation’s capital.

Knight is a score-first guard and would be the best backup guard the team has had since Antonio Daniels. Brooks has also shown a willingness to play small, so he would share the court with John Wall and Bradley Beal in spurts.

Next: Why the Wizards Should Trade Their First Round Pick

The secret to winning games in the NBA (or any other league) isn’t a secret at all. The more talent and depth a team has, the more wins they’ll get. Washington needs more depth, so a trade is necessary.

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