Bub Carrington claimed that the Wizards were “held back” last season

Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington stated in an interview with WUSA-TV that the team was "held back" last season in an effort to acquire AJ Dybantsa. Carrington made the remarks ahead of an open practice during training camp at Capital One Arena, calling the team's motive "no secret."

Writer Albert Lee notes that Wizards leadership, including Michael Winger and Will Dawkins, prioritized youth over competitive results. Lee also points out that the Wizards now have less incentive to lose games since Dybantsa is on the roster and upcoming draft lottery changes penalize bottom teams.