The Wizards' most obvious lineup change is long overdue

"The Washington Wizards have struggled to find a winning formula to start the season. Between lackluster execution, underwhelming performances and simply a lack of talent, Washington finds themselves back at the drawing board searching for an answer to the team's ongoing issues. Considering head coach Brian Keefe's effort to send his team a wake up call with his recent challenge for his squad to look in the mirror, it's clear something needs to change."

"With winning the upmost important for a team who's grown accustom to losing, it may be time for the Wizards to consider making yet another lineup change on the season. So far this year, Washington has seen a variety of different starting lineups rolled out. With Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly and now Tre Johnson taking turns starting in the backcourt alongside veteran CJ McCollum, it's evident that Brian Keefe hasn't set in stone a surefire starting lineup when healthy."

"Of the young talent that has gotten the chance to crack the starting lineup, there's one player in specifc who's yet to hear his named called. That player? Cam Whitmore. When Washington made the decision to land Whitmore, the team bet on his potential to develop into the dynamic wing scorer he was projected to be out of college. So far, he's shown flashes of what he can do, especially when given an extended role on the floor."

The Washington Wizards have struggled to find a winning formula to start the season. Lackluster execution, underwhelming performances and limited talent have left the roster searching for answers. Head coach Brian Keefe issued a wake-up call and players held a meeting, signaling internal acknowledgment that changes are needed. Washington has rotated multiple starting lineups, with Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly and Tre Johnson each starting alongside CJ McCollum. No consistent lineup has produced wins. Cam Whitmore has not been given a starting opportunity despite flashes in an extended role. Whitmore averages 8.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 17 minutes, suggesting greater minutes could yield more impact.

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