The Wizards, as should surprise no one, are not detonating their roster and triggering a rebuild. Tommy Sheppard’s front office believes their team is more talented than it has been in years past — something its record does not reflect, in part due to a steady stream of injuries. Washington’s core trio of Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma have only played 23 games together this season largely because of Beal’s three extended absences due to either injury or illness. But injuries don’t account for all of the team’s shortcomings — they’re 11-12 when that trio is together. – via Washington Post
