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Turning over the Washington Wizards roster in five trades

By Dylan Hughes

WASHINGTON, DC -  APRIL 10: John Wall #2 and Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards look on during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 10, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC -  APRIL 10: John Wall #2 and Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards look on during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 10, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 10: Austin Rivers #1 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Miami Heat on November 10, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 10: Austin Rivers #1 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Miami Heat on November 10, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Washington was able to begin their roster destruction in the offseason by moving Marcin Gortat to the Clippers in exchange for Austin Rivers. This move has not helped fix things at all. Away you go, Austin!

The Pelicans could use some more shooting, so we’ll reunite them with their former lottery pick. Washington will get Solomon Hill in return, who is not very good anymore, along with Cheick Diallo and a second-rounder to even things out.

Hill used to be a reliable defender, decent ball-handler, and had some small stretches of good 3-point shooting. He fooled New Orleans into giving him a lot of money and believe it or not, it hasn’t worked out. Hill still has one year and $13 million left on his deal after this season, which is why Washington will get a couple extra assets as a thank you.

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