The Wizards’ most complicated trade piece keeps forcing a rethink

The Washington Wizards roster is full of young talent and multiple veterans who could make an impact elsewhere.

As the NBA trade deadline looms, Washington will be forced to take a deep look at their current rioster structure as several teams prepare to make a run at the Wizards most attractive trade chips to bolster their own depth charts.

Obviously, the Wizards rebuilding roster is in position to make moves and with several trade candidates such as Corey Kispert, CJ McCollum, Khris Middleton and even Marvin Bagley III, Washington will be fielding calls up until the February trade deadline.

However, the Wizards trade candidates don't end there, especially considering the buzz around wing Justin Champagnie and the increased likelihood that the former undrafted prospect could draw interest on the trade market.

Despite that, there's no guarentee that Washington will be willing to move on from the versatile forward, especially with this recent stat proving just how impactful he can be in an increased role.

Justin Champagnie keeps pulling the Wizards back in

Following his impressive stretch of play down the stretch last season, Champagnie earned a standard contract to return with the Wizards this season.

The Pittsburgh product seemed poised to take on a larger role and prove capable of being a long-term fit in the DMV, especially consdiering his impact and age at 24-years-old.

Nonetheless, his underwhelming start to the season, averaging 5.6 points and 5,3 rebounds, while shooting 44.6% from field goal range and 28% from three, it seemed that Champagnie's inconsistent play could leave him outside of the Wizards long-term plans.

Champagnie didn't seem to have a guaranteed role in the Wizards' rotation and as a result, it seemed likely that Washington could field calls for the wing.

Although that still could prove true, Champagnie continues to give the Wzards reasons to be drawn right back into the possibility of what he could develop into in Washington.

Rebounding may not seem like the most attractive stat to bank on a player's development for, but considering the hustle and grit a player has to possess in order to be a tenacious rebounder when playing undersize speaks volumes.

At 6-foot-6, Champanie has proven he's willing to leave it all on the court on a nightly basis and with his upside as a scorer, his flashes show exactly why he's bounced around the league with teams willing to bank on his potential.

All that to say, Washington may not be as willing to move on from the young wing, especially if they're looking to instill a physical edge that Brian Keefe's squad will play with moving forward.