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15 points & 7 rebounds so far tonight for Deni. Las Vegas NFR pic.twitter.com/TsARUDnH3y

While Jordan Poole secured a championship with the Golden State Warriors, a pinnacle that currently seems quite distant for the Washington Wizards, his new team possesses a unique asset that his former team lacked. During a conversation with reporters, Poole conveyed his enthusiasm about teaming up with Daniel Gafford, as he had never before played alongside a genuine lob threat. This disparity underscores a notable distinction between the Warriors and Wizards. While the Warriors boast a superior overall roster, their athleticism is somewhat lacking. Neither of Golden State's big men, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney, frequently elevate their play above the rim. The most exceptional athlete on the Warriors is Gary Payton II, who possesses the ability to catch lobs but is often positioned away from the basket, limiting the opportunities for such plays.

The young, upstart @Dbacks are looking to make some noise. The @Brewers are appearing in their 5th #postseason in the past 6 years. high school football live Who takes the series? Watch at 7 pm ET on @ESPN 2. https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1709279515900330375

When commencing a new season, most NBA teams have a purpose, whether clear or not. However, the Washington Wizards might lack a defined objective for the 2023-24 campaign. Their performance last season was lackluster, finishing 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 35-47 record and missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. In fact, the team has only managed to reach the postseason once in the past five years. Typically, teams that consistently miss the playoffs receive valuable draft picks that can facilitate a speedy rebuild, enabling them to regain competitiveness. Unfortunately, the Wizards faced disappointment even in their draft selections. Consider their first-round picks between 2018 and 2022: 2018: They picked 15th, selecting Troy Brown, who averaged 7.1 points and 1.4 three-pointers at a 38.1 percent success rate per game last season.

The Golden State Warriors have brought on Jason Staudt as a new scout for their team. Previously a pro scout for the Washington Wizards, Staudt may have played a role in the recent trade involving Jordan Poole. Prior to his work in Washington, he served as an advance scout for the Houston Rockets and was an assistant coach for both the Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers. Although Staudt's name may not be widely known among fans, some might recognize him from his involvement in this past summer's The Basketball Tournament. Staudt acted as the head coach for the Air Raiders, a team of Texas Tech alumni. The Air Raiders won their first-round game against Purple Hearts with a score of 83-64, but were defeated by The Enchantment in the second round, losing 84-67.

The Washington Wizards are currently facing a void at the center position, both in terms of quantity and quality within their frontcourt rotation. However, a potential solution might have emerged thanks to a move by the Oklahoma City Thunder. In a recent development, the Thunder have announced the waivers of TyTy Washington and Usman Garuba. This decision doesn't come as a shock, given that OKC already had 21 guaranteed contracts on their roster and needed to make adjustments before the commencement of the 2023-24 season. Since both Garuba and Washington were acquired during the offseason as part of a salary dump trade, the Thunder didn't have a substantial investment in them. Their focus primarily lies on nurturing and developing the young players they drafted.

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Yesterday we released our 2023-24 regular season schedule. Which matchups are you most excited about? pic.twitter.com/43VfYTXiLE