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5 roster moves the Washington Wizards need to make this offseason

ByMatthew Hallett|
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Kyle Kuzma #33 and Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 scores against the Orlando Magic at Capital One Arena on March 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: Kyle Kuzma #33 and Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 scores against the Orlando Magic at Capital One Arena on March 30, 2022 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
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Apr 6, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Offseason roster moves the Washington Wizards need to make: 2. Guarantee Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

After coming over from the Lakers in the Westbrook trade, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a wonderful season. He averaged 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 steals in 30.2 minutes per game. Given that he is not a primary offensive weapon, this is a really good level of production.

Caldwell-Pope is a 6’5 shooting guard, but he gives his team a level of flexibility, as he can defend three positions reasonably easily. He played 47 percent of his time at the small forward position compared to 43 percent at shooting guard.

This allowed the Wizards the opportunity for Caldwell-Pope to play alongside their superstar Bradley Beal. It also meant that when Beal took a seat, the Wizards could go bigger with Caldwell-Pope sliding to the shooting guard role.

Caldwell-Pope is due to earn $14.0 million next season if the Wizards choose to guarantee the nine-year veteran. There is no reason not to, given that Caldwell-Pope has had very few issues with injury. He is still a tremendous floor spacer, shooting the three-ball at 39.0 percent, which is going to help Beal create for himself and others.

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