One team is starting to come out ahead in the race for the Washington Wizards center
On Tuesday, Steve Bulpett of Heavy Sports reported that the Washington Wizards are getting closer to trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Suns in exchange for Jusuf Nurkic. This is in addition to rumors that the Wizards would receive Khris Middleton from the Milwaukee Bucks in a possible trade for Kyle Kuzma.
Hearing from sources that Middleton from Bucks to Washington for Kuzma is getting close, as is a Wizards-Suns Valanciunas-Nurkic move.
Story coming from @HeavyOnSports on how some teams are looking to make a run, while others position for Cooper Flagg.
Plus Luka-AD talk…
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) February 4, 2025
Valanciunas was arguably the Wizards’ top trade prospect this season, and he could be out in less than a couple days. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.