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Four free agents the Wizards need to target this offseason

By Cem Yolbulan

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 25: Georges Niang #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on February 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 110-107. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 25: Georges Niang #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on February 25, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Celtics defeated the 76ers 110-107. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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Grant Williams

Grant Williams is a similar type of player playing the same position but will demand a bigger contract due to being younger and a superior defender. Despite being only 6’6, Williams can play either power forward or center and is one of the most switchable big men in the league. He can reasonably guard all five positions without having any major weaknesses on offense. He is a wonderful fit next to Porzingis if the Wizards end up keeping him. Williams can guard the big man, while Porzingis can hide against the weakest shooter on the other team and protect the rim.

He is a career 38 percent three-point shooter, a very good number for a defense-first forward. He is the archetype of a player that every rebuilding team needs. He will take on the toughest defensive assignment every game, he will provide toughness, energy, and effort consistently, and he will knock down open jumpers. Just like with Niang, his ability to space the floor will be a huge boost for the Wizards’ young players as they learn how to run an offense.

Williams got played off the floor in the playoffs on a few occasions, but that is not a concern for the Wizards, as their aspirations are not near as high as the Boston Celtics of the past few seasons. Plus, his playoff struggles at times could be a reason the market could undervalue him and make him gettable for the Wizards.

Since Williams is a restricted free agent, Boston has the ability to match any offer sheets. However, for a 24-year-old whose prime is ahead of him, throwing a multi-year offer sheet and taking your chances is worth trying for the Wizards.

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