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Washington Wizards: 5 Early Season Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

Dec 10, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles as Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) defends during the second half at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 110-105. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles as Milwaukee Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) defends during the second half at Verizon Center. Washington Wizards won 110-105. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 10, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

1. John Wall needs another solid big man to play with

The Wizards have really struggled to surround John Wall with a solid paint presence, but it shouldn’t discourage them from searching still. They’ll need to make a move soon, whether through trade or a veteran signing, in order to add a significant piece.

Trading John Wall should not be on the table.

John Wall is having a great season. He is averaging 23.3 points, 9.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game for the Wizards. He is shooting a career-high 45.8 percent from the floor this season.

Trading John Wall, with these numbers, would ruin any success the Wizards have built with him on the floor.

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In games won, Wall scores 21.6 points per game. In games lost, he scores 24.9 points per game. In games won, Wall dishes out 10.4 assists per game. In games lost, he dishes out 9.3 assists per game.

He’s shown his ability to be a floor general, now he just needs a post presence to complete his arsenal.

Kenneth Faried of the Denver Nuggets fits their style of play as does DeMarcus Cousins. The Wizards would be wise to knock on either team’s door to see if any possible trade scenarios can occur.

Faried has played well of late in a reserve role for Denver. He is averaging 10.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 block in his last five games.

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has played out of his mind in his last five appearances. He is averaging 34.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.6 steals in his last five games.

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If the Wizards can find a way to bring Boogie or The Manimal (Faried) to Washington, they could become a force to be reckoned with.

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