The Wizards' most complicated trade piece keeps forcing a rethink

"The Washington Wizards roster is full of young talent and multiple veterans who could make an impact elsewhere. As the NBA trade deadline looms, Washington will be forced to take a deep look at their current roister structure as several teams prepare to make a run at the Wizards most attractive trade chips to bolster their own depth charts. Obviously, the Wizards rebuilding roster is in position to make moves and with several trade candidates such as Corey Kispert, CJ McCollum, Khris Middleton and even Marvin Bagley III, Washington will be fielding calls up until the February trade deadline."

"Despite that, there's no guarentee that Washington will be willing to move on from the versatile forward, especially with this recent stat proving just how impactful he can be in an increased role. Justin Champagnie keeps pulling the Wizards back in Following his impressive stretch of play down the stretch last season, Champagnie earned a standard contract to return with the Wizards this season. The Pittsburgh product seemed poised to take on a larger role and prove capable of being a long-term fit in the DMV, especially consdiering his impact and age at 24-years-old. Nonetheless, his underwhelming start to the season, averaging 5.6 points and 5,3 rebounds, while shooting 44.6% from field goal range and 28% from three, it seemed that Champagnie's inconsistent play could leave him outside of the Wizards long-term plans."

"Champagnie didn't seem to have a guaranteed role in the Wizards' rotation and as a result, it seemed likely that Washington could field calls for the wing. Although that still could prove true, Champagnie continues to give the Wzards reasons to be drawn right back into the possibility of what he could develop into in Washington."

The Washington roster contains young talent and multiple veterans, creating several attractive trade candidates ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Core trade chips include Corey Kispert, CJ McCollum, Khris Middleton and Marvin Bagley III, with teams expected to call about moves. Justin Champagnie earned a standard contract after a strong finish last season and entered the year at age 24 seen as a potential long-term fit. Early-season numbers were underwhelming, with averages of 5.6 points and 5.3 rebounds and modest shooting splits, which raised trade speculation. Recent play, however, has given Washington reasons to reconsider moving the versatile wing.

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