The Washington Wizards offseason has been the complete opposite of calm as the team has seen plenty of roster turnover heading into next season.
With a completely retooled roster and a deep depth chart at the disposal of head coach Brian Keefe, Washington could be in store to make a leap in the Eastern Conference.
Whether that's by 5 wins, 10 wins or beyond that, it's safe to say the Wizards roster feels like it's in a better place than it was when the season came to an end.
Not only does Washington seem to be in a better place because of the young talent added to the roster courtesy of Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore, but the veteran addition of CJ McCollum is also looming large with a steady mentor expected to help elevate the team's young backcourt.
McCollum will fill the role the Wizards hoped Malcolm Brogdon could before departing in free agency.
Brogdon's absence doesn't exactly come as a surprise, especially considering his unreliable he seemed to be for the Wizards during his lone season in Washington.
However, even though Washington's tenure in Washington didn't go the best, it felt like astounding value on Brogdon was a bit harsh considering he's three years removed from a Sixth Man of the Year award.
Nonetheless, after sitting through the first two waves of free agency unsigned, it seemed like the rest of the league viewed the veteran guard in the same light as the Wizards.
After signing with the New York Knicks, it then seemed like Brogdon may have just been waiting for the right situation in order to join a contending team.
Fast forward to now, with the latest updates from Brogdon's contract with the Knicks, it seems that New York has the same fears that caused the Wizards to move on from the playmaker this offseason.
Brogdon signs training camp deal with Knicks
Brogdon signing with the Knicks initially looked like a great value deal for both sides.
The guard secured a role on a title contender while New York managed to land a huge addition to the bench for an extremely discounted price.
And while that may still deem true for the Knicks, Brogdon will have to earn his spot on the team after signing a training camp deal.
In a similar position as Lonnie Walker IV was with the Boston Celtics last offseason, Brogdon will have to prove worthy of the team making additional moves following preseason to keep him on the roster.
If his injury issues re-emerge, he could find himself back on the open market looking for another team to give him an opportunity.