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NBA Trades: 3 Rui Hachimura trades for the Washington Wizards

By Jack Simone

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Rui Hachimura #8 of the Washington Wizards reacts after a play against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 01: Rui Hachimura #8 of the Washington Wizards reacts after a play against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 1, 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 Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 05: Rui Hachimura #8 of the Washington Wizards battles for a rebound with Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the third quarter at American Airlines Arena on February 05, 2021 in Miami, Florida, NBA Trades: 3 Rui Hachimura trades for the Washington Wizards. 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

The Washington Wizards inked Bradley Beal to a massive extension this summer which could allow him to stay on the roster through the 2026-27 season.

With that being the case, rebuilding won’t really be an option for the Wizards. Beal is a top-15 player in the NBA, so having him on the roster automatically makes them a playoff contender.

So, in tandem with that, they should be trying to put a quality team around him every season. They have a good start right now, but trading some young pieces for win-now players could be a smart decision.

Rui Hachimura and Deni Avdija both play the same position, so trading one could be useful, and since Hachimura’s contract is ending soon, he would probably be the choice. Here are three NBA trades involving Hachimura for the Wizards to consider.

NBA Trades: 3 Rui Hachimura trades for the Washington Wizards: Miami Heat

Wizards receive: Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent

Heat receive: Rui Hachimura, Monte Morris, Anthony Gill, 2026 2nd-Round Pick

This deal may seem a bit weird at face value, but it could actually turn out well for both teams, as each squad would be filling a position/role of need on their squad.

For the Heat, losing PJ Tucker in free agency was a huge blow. They would be able to take a chance on Hachimura as their power forward, and in their developmental system, he could shine.

Giving up Vincent may sting, but getting back a quality backup in Morris, a decent bench player in Gill, and a second-round pick could make it worth it for them.

As for Washington, they would be adding a resident sharpshooter to the roster, as they desperately need extra shooting. Vincent would also get a chance to play an expanded role in Washington.

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