For the first time in a long time, the Washington Wizards don't have a lot of needs to address in free agency, but there's still one area on the roster that needs attention.
Washington's front office has done a great job building a well-rounded squad featuring a lot of talented players, including Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and reigning No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa, to name a few.
The Wizards' starting lineup next season is quietly one of the most intriguing in the league, and their surplus of talent around the edges
Still, Washington is in desperate need of a backup big man they can rely on in case of emergency, considering Davis and Alex Sarr are the team's only reliable bigs on the roster at the moment.
I wrote about a potential reunion with Marvin Bagley III on Wednesday, but the Wizards missed their opportunity with the big man signing a deal with the Denver Nuggets.
Looking at the market now, there are not a lot of great options, but these 3 players could offer the Wizards exactly what they're looking for at a discounted price.
Nick Richards, Chicago Bulls
Nick Richards career trajectory has taken an interesting turn.
At one point, the Kentucky product looked like one of the most serviceable backup bigs/borderline starters in the league with the Charlotte Hornets, but since landing with the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls, his role has changed.
Still at 28, Richards plays a physical brand of basketball; he's a capable rebounder and can serve as a rim-running big that, alongside Trae Young, makes a lot of sense.
Andre Drummond, Philadelphia 76ers
How realistic Andre Drummond is as an option depends on how he views his own market value.
A viral clip on social media of Drummond suggesting he's not willing to take pay cuts anymore would make him an unlikely target, but if the market's not there for him, that could change.
The former top 10 pick is coming off a solid season in Philadelphia, averaging 6.4 points and 8.4 rebounds, shooting 47.2% from the floor and 35.6% from three (yes, you read that right, Andre Drummond now shoots threes).
As a backup option, Drumond would be the perfect big to step in when needed, while still proving he can move like he's in his late 20s.
Kevin Love, Utah Jazz
Kevin Love isn't the most attractive name on the open market, considering he's 37 now, but he's still a veteran presence that proved he can still step in when needed.
The former All-Star spent last season with the Utah Jazz, where he suited up in 37 games, including five starts, averaging 6.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists on 39.7% shooting from the field and 37.3% from three.
Love has championship experience, can stretch the floor, and his IQ makes him a cheap veteran option that makes sense.
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