The Washington Wizards haven't been quiet this offseason.
In fact, general manager Will Dawkins has made his presence known finding ways to fine-tune the roster in nearly every possible avenue he could heading into 2025.
Landing CJ McCollum, Cam Whitmore and Malaki Branham through the trade market, signing a familiar face in free agency in Marvin Bagley III and buying out both Marcus Smart and Richaun Holmes, Washington has been more than active.
Not to mention Washington arguably putting together one of the best draft classes this offseason landing a dynamic scorer in Tre Johnson along with two high-upside prospects in Will Riley and Jamir Watkins.
The future in D.C. is bright, and while many view that statement as a testament to the talent on the roster, there's one reason in specific many may not have noticed that puts the Wizards in prime position moving forward.
Wizards front office knows exactly what they're doing
Washington's moves this offseason have already caught attention of many fans and NBA minds who weren't paying attention to the team's rebuild in the first place. Not because of the financial creativity they opened up to alter their roster, but instead of the players they added to the group.
However, through the variety of moves the Wizards front office has made this offseason, they have quietly put themselves in a financial situation that will allow them to be ultra-aggressive next summer if they see any potential from the group of young players this coming season.
Washington is estimated to have over $100 million of cap space heading into next season and that's before even discussing the sizable trade exceptions they have at their disposal to make additional moves if they see fit.
In the meantime, the Wizards have allowed for them to take fliers on multiple talented prospects courtesy of their available playing time to prioritize player development, which alone could be pivotal to their rebuild if they're able to find a diamond in the rough just by acquiring players that other teams were too impatient to let find their footing.
Adding former first-rounders to the long list of first-round talent that the Wizards themselves drafted is a perfection scenario for a team who has the tools to become one of the biggest buyers next offseason if they choose to do so.
One thing for certain is the Wizards are in a great position moving forward.