"Throughout the Wizards struggles, Washington has went through several starting lineup changes with Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly and even rookie Tre Johnson getting a crack to start alongside McCollum in the team's backcourt. With head coach Brian Keefe looking for a winning formula, it was clear that his lineup changes were not only due to injuries, but in efforts to figure out a way to begin stacking wins as the team builds towards the future."
"Corey Kispert was selected by the Wizards in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft, where he was hoped to be a legit 3-and-D player in Washington. Between his sharpshooting ability and versatile skillset, the Gonzaga product's upside encouraged the Wizards to take a swing on his potential. Nonetheless, his inconsistent play has made it seem like at his best, he'd be a role player in D.C."
The Washington Wizards entered the season after notable offseason additions, including CJ McCollum and Cam Whitmore, with expectations of improved depth. The team faced a low bar after last season and then struggled early, making it difficult to find positives during the opening month. The roster saw several starting lineup experiments, featuring Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly and rookie Tre Johnson alongside McCollum, as head coach Brian Keefe searched for a winning formula beyond injury-driven changes. Those lineup tweaks failed to produce wins, prompting further adjustments. Corey Kispert, a 2021 first-round pick once typed as a 3-and-D prospect, experienced inconsistency and trade speculation before receiving an opportunity in the starting lineup.
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