Washington Wizards' Trade for Avdija Player Proves Disappointing
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Corey Kispert, a player acquired by the Washington Wizards in a trade involving Danny Avdija, has significantly underperformed in his third NBA season. Kispert's scoring and playing time have dropped sharply, and his Net Rating is among the league's worst. Despite the Wizards picking up his fourth-year option, he is reportedly not in their future plans, with speculation that other players will replace him.
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- Corey Kispert's performance has declined significantly in his third NBA season with the Washington Wizards.
- Kispert was acquired in a 2022 trade that sent Danny Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers.
- The Wizards picked up Kispert's fourth-year contract option but he is reportedly out of their plans.
- Kispert's Net Rating of -9.4 is among the worst in the NBA.
- He was drafted before players who have since become more prominent within the Wizards.
Corey Kispert, a player acquired by the Washington Wizards in a trade involving Israeli basketball player Danny Avdija, has seen a significant decline in his third NBA season. Kispert, who averaged 10.7 points in 27.7 minutes per game last year, is now averaging only 5.1 points in 18.5 minutes, shooting 38% from the field. He has scored over ten points in a single game only once this season.
The Wizards acquired Kispert two years ago in a trade that sent Danny Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers. The deal also included Malcolm Brogdon, who has since retired, and a first-round draft pick in 2029. While Avdija has become an All-Star and the Trail Blazers are performing well with a 3-8 record, Kispert has struggled to make an impact in Washington.
Despite the Wizards exercising their option for Kispert's fourth year, he is reportedly out of their future plans. "He and the Wizards' bench players are costing the team games, the losses are piling up," wrote Wiz of Awes. "Kris Middleton could replace him in the rotation soon, while Trey Johnson could take over at guard. He will be erased."
Kispert's Net Rating of -9.4 is among the worst in the league. He was drafted in 2024 before players like Klayal Ware, Jared McCain, and Keishawn George, who have since become more prominent players within the Wizards organization.
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