The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to trade veteran guard CJ McCollum, center Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick ...

Smart is on an expiring $21.6 million deal, and a buyout would make sense for both sides — the former No. 6 overall pick ...

Olynyk is also a great veteran piece to help teach the Wizards' youth movement. Overall, the Wizards are doing this trade for future flexibility.

The Wizards — who are clearly maximizing the youth movement now — will gain a ton of financial freedom in the deal, which they can use going forward to continue their rebuild.

The Wizards — who are clearly maximizing the youth movement now — will gain a ton of financial freedom in the deal, which they can use going forward to continue their rebuild.

The Wizards — who are clearly maximizing the youth movement now — will gain a ton of financial freedom in the deal, which they can use going forward to continue their rebuild.

Wizards get: C.J. McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round draft pick Pelicans get: Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 selection in the 2025 NBA Draft Washington Wizards ...

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The Wizards — who are clearly maximizing the youth movement now — will gain a ton of financial freedom in the deal, which they can use going forward to continue their rebuild.