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NBA Trade Deadline: The trade each team must make

By Michael Dunlap

May 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) and center Kendrick Perkins (5) watch the game against the Memphis Grizzlies from the bench during the second half of game five of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
May 15, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson (15) and center Kendrick Perkins (5) watch the game against the Memphis Grizzlies from the bench during the second half of game five of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Grizzlies defeated the Thunder 88-84. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 7, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) grabs a rebound in front of New York Knicks small forward Travis Wear (6) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Knicks 110-99. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets small forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) grabs a rebound in front of New York Knicks small forward Travis Wear (6) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. The Nets defeated the Knicks 110-99. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Wiz of Awes (Washington Wizards)

Philadelphia 76ers send: Andrei Kirilenko
Washington Wizards send: Martell Webster, 2016 second round pick (protected)

After losing Trevor Ariza to the Houston Rockets this past summer, the Washington Wizards don’t have anybody on their roster that could defend elite small-forwards. That’s where Andrei Kirilenko could come in.

Kirilenko will not finish the 2014-2015 NBA season as a member of the Sixers. Instead of working out a buy out, the Sixers could obtain some salary from Webster and a second round pick, which we know Sam Hinkie covets.

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Webster hasn’t been the same player since returning from his third back surgery this season. Otto Porter is clearly the best available backup small forward on Washington’s roster, and now that Rasual Butler has filled the shooting void off the bench, there is no more room for Webster on the team.

Kirilenko isn’t the All-Star caliber player he once was in Utah, but the Wizards need another wing defender. He’s capable of playing along side the starters in spurts and his ability to run the floor would make him a perfect fit in Randy Wittman’s system. Paul Pierce has surprisingly been a solid defender this season, but I don’t think you could rely on him to defend Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, or any of the top small forwards. Kirilenko’s length and basketball I.Q. would be a terrific addition to Washington’s roster.

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