The Washington Wizards are set to head into next season with a new-look roster after making several offseason moves to bolster their depth from top to bottom.
Of the offseason moves of the Wizards, arguably one of the most noteworthy decision the Wizards opted NOT to make was the re-signing of Malcolm Brogdon.
Obviously, as an unrestricted free agent, the decision to retrun to Washington would be a two-way street for both sides to come to an agreement.
However, with the Wizards lack of enthusiasm to bring the playmaker back for a second season to mentor their young core, it's safe to say that both sides are in agreement that a change of scenery could be beneficial for both sides.
Brogdon wants to compete for an NBA Championship and the Wizards simply want to continue building towards the future and focus on the youth movement.
Nonetheless, the decision for Washington to cut their losses and let Brogdon move on could be more of a decision made by the team, rather than both sides for all we know, especially considering how this past season unfolded for the Virginia product during his first season with the Wizards.
When Washington landed Brogdon, the idea was that this veteran leadership and crafty play on the court could be a huge boost for the young players on the roster. As a former Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year, the guard has clearly put together a solid career for himself.
However, his inability to stay on the floor over the course of his career, especially these last couple of seasons have been very telling about where he's at in this stage of his career.
The Trail Blazers shipped him out after playing only 39 games and it became evident why general manager Joe Cronin opted to end the Brogdon experience early this past season for the Wizards when the 32-year-old only suited up for 24 games.
Brogdon's injury-riddled seasons are likely a large reason for why he remains unsigned in free agency and why the Wizards struggled to find a trade partner willing to take on his contract prior to February's NBA trade deadline.
Regardless, the Wizards and Trail Blazers both now find themselves on the backside of the Brogdon experience wondering if the cost was worth the gain.
As for Brogdon, he continues to explore possible landing spots ahead of the looming regular season.