Keith Smith Details Why The Washington Wizards OFFSEASON Will be FASCINATING
Washington Wizards face a pivotal offseason as the front office eyes contract extensions for Trae Young and Anthony Davis. Can the Wizards’ young core—headlined by Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, and Will Riley—deliver rapid growth while management navigates major financial decisions? The organization’s draft lottery fate could determine Trae Young’s future, especially if Darius Acuff enters the mix as another ball-dominant guard. Keith Smith joins Locked On Wizards to highlight what should be a busy Wizards’ offseason. Ben Strober, Abdullah Ayubi, and Keith Smith explore the Wizards’ asset management under Michael Winger and Will Dawkins, the complexities of cap space after acquiring AD and Young, and what realistic contract structures could look like. [Keith Smith] offers strategic insights on Bilal Coulibaly’s extension prospects and weighs whether retaining Brian Keefe as head coach sets the right tone for winning. Are the Wizards positioned to break into the Eastern Conference playoff race, or will tough decisions reshape their path?
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What’s your biggest question about the Wizards’ offseason?
What’s up Ben and AB! Still tuned in even after the season is over. Wishing for that top pick coming in a few weeks.
Also thank yall for the shoutouts when mentioning us fans, always a trip to hear. Bless yall.
That’s crazy when Bilal finally became healthy he showed why he is here all the improvement came through he will carry this team next season
One of your better shows. More Keith Smith please! I did like Coulibaly's last few months. I still hold out hope he turns i to a high end 3 and D who drives well in transition. Not an all-star but definitely worth another contract.
I love 6'3" Darius Acuff offense, but he's got no defense and taking him at 5 negates the value of 6'6" Tre Johnson. At 5th, Illinois 6'6" PG Keaton Wagler gives us a potential Tyrese Halliburton, while retaining Tre's value. Agree that Wizards greatest strength right now is financial flexibility.
No way in hell am I extending Day to Davis. If I were Keefe, I’d be renting and not owning, if you know what I mean.
Draft positioning pending, I'd look to trade AD to either Golden state or OKC, especially if either team lands in the top 5.
How would you project next years record if we some how landed 2 1st round top 5 picks? Leveraging A.D. of course.
I really enjoyed Keith. He was very knowledgeable and easy to understand his points. Best pod ep I can think of.
Good shit there!!
HOW CAN THIS DUDE TELL US WHAT THE TEAM WILL DO?? HE CANT BECAUSE HE DOSENT KNOW!!!! HE WONT MAKE ANY MOVES SO WHY ARE YOU TELLING US FROM THE BEGINNING THAT HE WILL TELL US WHAT THEY WILL DO!!!! THIS GUY CANT EVEN TELL US WHAT HE THINKS THEY WILL DO!!!!!!! DONT WASTE THE REAL FANS TIME HAVING THESE CLOWNS ON THAT DONT KNOW MORE THAN US!!!! NOBODY KNOWS WHAT THEY WILL DO!!!! NEITHER OF YOU OR ME KNOW WHAT THEY WILL DO !!!! SO WHY ARE YOU WASTING OUR TIME WITH THIS DUDE THAT HAS NO CLUE WHAT THEY WILL DO!!!! ANYBODY CAN SAY WHAT HE IS SAYING BUT WITH NO FACTS!!!!!!
Why is everyone writing Acuff off as not being able to play with Trae? I think that pairing would be a nightmare for opposing defenses… good break down of Acuff in the scouting report linked below. His on ball skills is all anyone talks about but he was also one of the best off ball players in the country… he and Trae would cook especially with AD and Sarr down low. https://youtu.be/9rByL1Ro63Y?si=e4jeBYy9AP9KJH1d
Personally, I think the Pistons are drooling over our Wings rn to replace Harris. Imagine how good let’s say George would be on the Pistons.
If we Draft AJ or Boozer this team will be as good as the Magic are now next season. Facts
BC missed time bc of injury and tanking let’s be real and see it and say it for what it truly was
With our picks we need AJ or Boozer depending on if we get #1 or #3. Then we need to draft a teenage 7 footer who’s raw like the Wolves got with Joan and we’re golden
Bilal not going nowhere. We gotta stop pushing that narrative
A lot of people said the same thing about Deni after year 3 😂😂😂Bilal done showed plenty over his 3 years and he’s only getting better. He gonna shut a lot of people up and please stay over there. Y’all be so quick to move our homegrown players
Great interview guys… with a some smart and informative Keith Smith. It was fascinating to hear his perspective on the Wizards’ options regarding their cap, money, and contracts. It’s crucial to understand whether AD wants to stay long-term or not. If not, we should trade him and acquire a draft pick or two. I believe it’s beneficial to bring in fresh perspectives about the team at this critical juncture. Keep up the excellent work! I watch you guys every day! 😀💪🏀🏀Go, Wizards!
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Sarr at $40-50MM seems like insanity
Keith is cool.
Bub, Bilal & Trey are very good bench players.
Riley = 6th man
Sarr, George & our top 5 pick should be starters.
Trae & AD starters for the next 2 years.
Talent rotting on the bench due to politics = CAM & Watkins (both these players will not be given a fair shake to crack the starting line up)
Good sense. Plenty of time