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Washington Wizards: 3 potential packages for Davis Bertans

By Collin Loring

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 04: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards looks on against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Capital One Arena on November 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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The Washington Wizards are getting offers for Davis Bertans, who will enter restricted free agency in July. Let’s look at a few potential deals.

After missing nine games with a quad injury, Davis Bertans is healthy and attracting a lot of trade buzz. The NBA’s February 7th deadline is fast approaching, and teams around the league will either be bulking up for a postseason run or selling assets for a rebuild. As much as it seems like the Wizards would like to retain Bertans and re-sign him in the summer, it will be hard to ignore the teams that come knocking. Some offers might just be too sweet to turn down.

Chase Hughes of NBCS Washington is reporting that as many as five teams have emerged as suitors for the Latvian Laser: the Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bertans in the midst of a career year, averaging 15.3 while shooting 43.2 percent from deep. That type of firepower could certainly help a team with hopes of a deep playoff run. It could even propel them to an NBA Finals birth.

Bertans is putting up big numbers, but he doesn’t have a big price tag. He is currently in the last year of his two-year/$14 million deal, making his salary fairly easy to match, even among contenders with tighter payrolls.

So let’s open the books, start up the trade machine, and explore the Washington Wizards options. Is there a package out there that makes sense?

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