Wizards Considering Blockbuster Trade of $128 Million Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Washington Wizards have several veteran assets that do not match up with the rebuilding franchise’s new timeline.

Understandably, outsiders have wondered if Washington would be amenable to offloading those contracts for future draft equity.

Washington hasn’t made the playoffs in four years. Last season, the Wizards went just 18-64, finishing with the worst record in the NBA. For their tanking efforts, the Wizards were booted from the top five, falling to the No. 6 pick. 

Still, the Wizards have a cadre of solid young players already, including big man Alex Sarr (the No. 2 pick in 2024), guard Bub Carrington (the No. 14 pick in 2024), shooting guard Kyshawn George (No. 24 in 2024) and small forward Bilal Coulibaly (No. 7 in 2023).

According to NBA insider Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board, pricey point guard Jordan Poole could be on the trade block sooner rather than later — as soon as this month’s 2025 NBA Draft, in fact.

The Washington Wizards could reportedly trade Jordan Poole, per @Barlowe500

“Also worth noting — around the league, there’s growing belief that Jordan Poole could be moved, either on draft night or later this summer. That potential shake-up adds another layer to Washington’s… pic.twitter.com/QGcAfoKz3t

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“Also worth noting — around the league, there’s growing belief that Jordan Poole could be moved, either on draft night or later this summer,” Barlowe writes. “That potential shake-up adds another layer to Washington’s draft strategy and could open up a path for a new backcourt face.”

As Barlowe notes, Duke center Khaman Maluach and Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears could be intriguing fits for Washington in this year’s draft lottery.

Poole, 25, is owed $61.8 million across the next two seasons as he wraps up a four-year, $128 million rookie scale contract extension deal he inked with the Golden State Warriors in 2022, then fresh off winning a championship.

Following a disappointing inaugural 2023-24 season in Washington, Poole rebounded somewhat in 2024-25, averaging 20.5 points on .432/.378/.883 shooting splits, 4.5 assists, 3.0 boards, and 1.3 swipes a night.

He’s considered something of a score-first guard, and it seems likely that Washington could be in the market for a higher-upside, more distribution-oriented playmaker long-term.

This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.