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Wizards on Verge of Dysfunction

The Washington Wizards could get chaotic at some point this season.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; An Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) runs into Washington Wizards guard Carlton Carrington (8) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Oct 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; An Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher (10) runs into Washington Wizards guard Carlton Carrington (8) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards are fresh off of a win against the Atlanta Hawks, marking their first victory of the season. However, it won't be roses and rainbows for the team all season long.

Bleacher Report writer Zach Buckley thinks that the Wizards could be due for some sparks behind the scenes, placing Washington at No. 13 in his potential drama rankings.

"Kyle Kuzma is a 29-year-old who has yet to sniff an All-Star roster. Jordan Poole kept the blooper reels rolling during his first go-round in the District. Bilal Coulibaly averaged 8.4 points in 27.2 minutes as a rookie. ... No. 2 pick Alex Sarr has largely lived up his pre-draft billing as being sushi-raw as a scorer," Buckley writes. "This could be the league's worst roster, and it might get picked apart throughout trade season since there are a handful of semi-attractive veterans around. While there is no drama attached to any performance expectations, the potential level of losing and lack of an established core could lend itself to dysfunction."

While Buckley perceives some potential dysfunction, the Wizards would likely disagree with that statement. The team's chemistry is very high for such a young group and there is a lot of support for the young players just starting out.

When the Wizards get into the thick of the season, it may not be as perky as it is now. And when trade rumors begin to really pick up, it could create some tension. However, the Wizards should try their best to cancel out all of the outside noise and just focus on being the best version of themselves that they can.

The Wizards return to the court tonight in a rematch with the Hawks. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena.

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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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