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NBA Rumors: Tom Thibodeau Headlines the Latest Rumblings

By Maxwell Ogden

May 6, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 106-91. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards forward Nene Hilario (42) defended by Detroit Pistons forward Aron Baynes (12) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Wizards win 97-95. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Washington Wizards forward Nene Hilario (42) defended by Detroit Pistons forward Aron Baynes (12) during the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Wizards win 97-95. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Wizards Debating Trades

The Washington Wizards are one of the unfortunate teams that have been cursed by injuries. Shooting guard Bradley Beal, power forward Nene Hilario, and small forward Otto Porter Jr., amongst others, have all been sidelined for some period of time in 2015-16.

John Wall has done his best superstar impression to keep the Wizards relevant, but the team still sits below .500.

Even with a healthy roster, the upside of this season’s team has been debated. Wall is an absolute stud, and Beal is a proven postseason performer, but the supporting cast fails to illicit championship hype.

According to Ken Berger of CBS Sports, the Wizards will use this upcoming stretch of games to determine whether or not they should be dealers at and leading up to the 2016 NBA Trade Deadline.

"You could be the Washington Wizards (16-19), who league sources say are hoping to put together a rare 10-12 game stretch at or close to full health before deciding whether they’re going to be sellers in the trade market with the deadline approaching Feb. 18."

Washington certainly has assets.

Nene is on an expiring $13 million contract, which makes him an incredibly attractive trade asset. He can be utilized by teams in need of a salary dump, which could, in turn, bring some intriguing talent to Washington.

Alan Anderson, $4,000,000, and Jared Dudley, $4,250,000, are also on expiring contracts. Between Anderson, Dudley, and Nene, the Wizards could make a significant splash on the open market.

More hoops habit: Which other NBA players are being mentioned in trade rumors?

The question is, can Wall and the Wizards right the ship before a trade proves necessary?

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