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How Will Malcolm Brogdon Contribute for Wizards?

The Washington Wizards have a new veteran point guard, but his role is unclear.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 30, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) poses for a portrait during Washington Wizards media day 2024 at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Sep 30, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) poses for a portrait during Washington Wizards media day 2024 at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards gained some experience this offseason when they traded for Malcolm Brogdon from the Portland Trail Blazers for Deni Avdija.

Brogdon, 31, didn't start his Wizards tenure on the best foot after he suffered a hand injury, which is expected to sideline him for the start of the regular season.

With Brogdon out, that will give more opportunities for No. 14 overall pick Bub Carrington to play more often at the beginning of the year. Depending on how well Carrington plays, Brogdon's role will be figured out.

Brogdon is entering the final season of a two-year, $45 million contract, which has him set to make $22.5 million with the Wizards. This means Brogdon likely isn't going to be part of Washington's long-term plans. However, the Wizards may be able to move him in a trade before February's deadline if the team can find a new home for him.

Contending teams in need of a point guard will likely contact the Wizards regarding Brogdon's availability. However, the price for Brogdon's services will likely be dependent on how much he plays before the deadline. That's why Brogdon being out for the first part of the season is unfortunate for the Wizards.

The sooner Brogdon can return, the better off the Wizards will be. Even if Brogdon pierces into Carrington's playing time for part of the season, the rookie can learn a lot by sitting and watching the veteran work and run the offense.

Towards the end of the regular season, whether Brogdon is on the roster or not, Carrington will get that chance to develop his game. But while they still have him, the Wizards should extract as much value out of Brogdon — both on and off the court — as possible.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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