OKC Thunder: National and TI editor power rankings week 8 – hot takes in top tier
142. . 11-15. Previous: 22nd. Washington Wizards. 22. team
Drama is the prevailing constant in Washington with every member of the roster apparently on the block. The issue is the man most assume is behind the angst in the locker room will be the hardest contract to move (John Wall). This because of the contract wrinkle requires a bonus payout should the Wizards move him prior to his super max deal kicking in.
Bradley Beal is the most coveted asset, but if Washington trades Beal while keeping Wall what exactly have they accomplished?
At some point, the Washington brain trust and ownership have to look at General Manager Ernie Grunfeld — don’t they?
Washington Wizards:
Offensive Rating: 19th
Defensive Rating: 26th
Net Differential: 25th
Points per game: 112.0 (11th)
Offensive field goal efficiency: 45.9 percent (14th)
Opponent points per game: 116.7 (29th)
Opponent field goal efficiency: 46.8 percent (22nd)
Home: 7-5
Road: 4-10
Back to back sets: 3
Versus the East: 7-7
Versus the West: 4-8
Week eight 2-1 Wins @ Knicks, Hawks, loss to Cavaliers
On tap for week 9: @Pacers, Celtics, @Nets, Lakers