Wizards wings shuffle! Kispert averages 11+3+38% of three-pointers per game, which may become a hot spot for trading

On July 6, according to reporter Evan Sidery, after the Wizards introduced Whitmore, he clearly hoped to play a more important wing role when choosing the next home. Cory Kispert has now become a player who is very likely to be traded.

Kispert's contract is quite attractive and will last until the 2028-29 season, and also includes team options, with an annual salary of only $13.6 million, which is a typical "high cost-effective" contract.

Kispert was selected by the Wizards in the 15th pick in the first round at the 2021 draft. During his four years as the Wizards, he played in 292 regular season games, averaging 11.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%.

Vivi brief comment:

The Wizards' recent actions have indeed revealed some adjustment signals. Whitmore's joining has made the competition on the wing positions more intense, and a player like Corey Kispert with a stable output but not outstanding situation becomes subtle. His contract is indeed cost-effective. His annual salary of more than 10 million is locked until 2029, and he also has the option of teams, which can be regarded as a clear stream in the wing market that starts at 20 million.

In the past four years, Kispert's performance has been pretty good, with averaging 11 per game of 38% of three-point shooting percentage, which is a qualified rotation but difficult to be called the core. If the Wizards choose to rebuild, these players are often put on the shelves first - not that they are not good enough, but that they are more adaptable than irreplaceable. Especially when the team wants to make a new player a place, his trading value may be magnified.

But from another perspective, Kispert may become the puzzle for the championship team. His ability to run without the ball and catch and shoot, may play a greater role in teams like the Suns and the Knicks that require space support. After all, in a team like the Wizards, the data and presence of role players are easily diluted by the system.

Whether this transaction can be successful depends on the match between the Wizard's asking price and the other party's needs. If you just exchange for the second round pick or marginal player, it may not be of much significance; but if you can package other assets for higher level of combat power, it will be an opportunity for both sides. Fans may wish to keep an eye on this kind of low-key "green leaf" player transfer can sometimes become an unexpected surprise in the season.