The Washington Wizards have all eyes on them as the offseason continues to unfold.
Not only does Washington hold the rights to the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but plenty of smoke has begun to surface about opposing teams looming with interest to potentially pry Trae Young out of the DMV.
Young has played only five games in a Wizards jersey, but after listing Washington as his preferred landing spot after his tenure with the Atlanta Hawks came to an end, it became clear that the All-Star guard hoped to stick around in D.C. for the long haul.
Obviously, Young has until June 23 to opt into his player option to remain with the team, but all signs point to the guard extending with the Wizards regardless of the outcome.
At least that was the expectation before NBA Insider Jake Fischer reported that several teams, including the Miami Heat, have been lurking as potential suitors for the talented playmaker on the trade market.
For Washington, they can't let external interest tempt them to make a move that simply wouldn't make sense for their future.
Wizards extending Young makes the most sense, no reason to flip him
Washington made out extremely well, landing Young ahead of the mid-season deadline, largely because it only took the expiring contract of CJ McCollum and role player Corey Kispert.
If the Wizards were offered a blockbuster package for the guard, it wouldn't be shocking for the team to at least consider if flipping him is worth it, especially if they can net real value in a deal.
However, for years, they have been looking for an answer at point guard, and the chance to land a premier talent ahead of his prime at an extremely cheap price seemed like all the stars aligned for Young to be that answer.
Not to mention, the star was one of the first to openly endorse the upward trend of the Wizards and buy into what Will Dawkins was building in the nation's capital.
All that to say, the Wizards should have extending Young at the top of their to-do list this offseason, especially given the move to acquire Anthony Davis and the chance to add to their young core with the top pick this offseason.
Washington has their point guard of the future, and if things go south or they're forced to pivot, flipping Young can be an option down the road.
For now, the team should invest in building a team around Young and the young core that could make some noise in the East.
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