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Date Archives → 9 January 2026

Wizards Are Building Something Weirdly Insane

posted in Stories, breakdowns on 9 January 2026 by BallersCulture 0 Comments
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Why This Build Is Weird, and Why It Might Work… On January 7, 2026, the Washington Wizards did something franchises in perpetual rebuilds rarely do: They went for a big star, without finishing the full rebuild first. By acquiring Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, the Wizards didn’t just add a star. They… Continue reading →

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