Is a Trae Young Extension the Play for the Washington Wizards? | Joe House Breaks It Down

Is a Trae Young Extension the Play for the Washington Wizards? | Joe House Breaks It Down

In this episode of Locked On Wizards, Ben Strober, Abdullah Ayubi, and special guest Joe House from The Ringer dive into the blockbuster trade that brings Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. The crew debates whether a contract extension for Young makes sense, how his presence changes the team’s future outlook, and which young Wizards stand to benefit most from his arrival. The conversation covers the impact on the team’s rebuild, potential moves ahead of the trade deadline, and a deeper look at the Wizards’ young core and frontcourt needs. The episode also features some fun banter about fandom loyalty, past Wizards seasons, and a brief golf update.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:01] – Introduction and Trae Young’s move to the Wizards; thoughts on an extension

[00:02:38] – Joe House
The case for extending Trae Young and the benefits for the franchise

[00:05:39] – Which young Wizard will benefit most from playing with Trae Young?

[00:10:00] – Is acquiring Trae Young the bold move needed to make the Wizards a serious franchise again?

[00:22:16] – Assessing the Wizards’ frontcourt and defense; what type of big man could help next season

[00:27:52] – Evaluating the ceilings for Wizards’ young prospects, including Trey Johnson and Keyshawn George

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