Stakesarehigh
One day it will all make sense
Beal issue was the no trade clause
Which is still on Washington
But their hands weee tied trade wise
they waited too long on Beal. they had one semi decent season where Russ's hero ball got them a playoff spot and they thought they could add spare parts from LA and build a team.
Be really bad but don't build to extend mediocrity.
Fortunately they're nailing the really bad part now.
the Poole trade cemented that one.