The Washington Wizards have put in the work this offseason making countless moves that they feel can put them in position to not only compete soon, but position themselves to be better in the long run.
Brining in one of the best veteran guards in the league to mentor their young backcourt in CJ McCollum, Washington has set themselves up to have a solid veteran group heading into next season with Khris Middleton set. to return.
In addition to McCollum, the Wizards went out and took a swing on high upside in Cam Whitmore adding yet another talented prospect to the team's rebuild. And considering the insanely cheap price Washington paid only makes the move that much more impressive.
Not to mention the underrated draft haul landing several intriguing players in Tre Johnson, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins.
Washington is set up for to make big leap next season if they're able to see improvement from the players already on the roster, mixed with the impact of their new additions.
Even then, the Wizards have made it clear that they'll continue to look at adding players that they feel could be the right fit for the future rebuild.
That alone, has brought questions as to whether Washington could be a team to monitor in the sweepstakes for one of the top remaining free agents available, Josh Giddey.
Giddey put together an impressive season during his first year in Chicago, looking like a player the Oklahoma City Thunder hoped he could become when they selected him in the lottery a few years back.
The Australian product proved to be a savvy passer, underrated scorer and a player that could simply boost an offensive system in more ways than one.
As a restricted free agent, Giddey has yet to strike a deal to return to the Bulls and his market to land elsewhere has been rather dry as well.
A team like the Wizards could consider making the bold move to offer the talented guard a contract to bring him to D.C., but it may not be the aggressive move that makes sense for the Wizards now or in the long haul.
Washington is devoted to letting their young players develop and with a backcourt full of talent, signing Giddey would just be taking away from the time available for their young guards.
Not to mention, at this point of Giddey's career following a breakout season, it only makes sense for him to return to the Windy City or sign on with a contending team that he could take on a sizable role.
A fit in Washington just wouldn't make sense for either side.