While the Wizards have suggested both privately and publicly that they’re interested in retaining Davis Bertans beyond this season, that hasn’t stopped teams from showing interest in the veteran sharpshooter as next month’s trade deadline approaches.
According to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, the Celtics and Nuggets are among the teams that have emerged as possible suitors for Bertans. Hughes, who previously identified the Sixers, Lakers, and Hawks as teams to watch, suggests those clubs remain in the mix as well.
Bertans has been sidelined since December 21 with a quad injury and has been ruled out for Monday’s game against Boston, but appears to be nearing a return. Our Chris Crouse tweeted today that Bertans has a chance to be ready to play as soon as Wednesday in Orlando, while Hughes hears from a source that the 27-year-old should at least be back by the end of the weekend.
Assuming Bertans makes it back within the next week and picks up where he left off, the Wizards will face a tough choice at the February 6 deadline. Bertans, who is averaging 15.4 PPG with a .434 3PT%, has been one of the NBA’s most effective shooters and has shown some play-making ability too. He’s also on expiring contract.
The former Spur would be a hot commodity at the deadline and could net the rebuilding Wizards a strong asset or two. However, he may also make sense as a foundational long-term piece in Washington, assuming the team is willing to pay up for him this offseason. Hughes notes that many observers believe Bertans’ price tag will increase to $15MM+ annually this summer. He’s currently making $7MM.
You bet Sheppard is gunning for the Memphis pick. The Nuggets can’t offer one without invoking the 2 years later clause, and they’re too close to the tax.
That Memphis pick is looking worse all the time. Right now it would be in the 13-14 range.
You really think Ainge is giving up a lottery pick for Bertans lmao
Betting Celtics would give up their 2020 1st, Semi, Williams in a heartbeat for Bertans. Then work a sign and trade with him in July.
Win / Win
That trade scenario doesn’t work financially.
That trade scenario doesn’t work financially.
Only way Denver does this is if they can ship out Jerami Grant (who hasn’t really found his legs in Denver). Don’t think they’d find enough minutes for Bertans otherwise, considering how good Porter is getting.
If I’m the Wizards, I’m packaging Ish Smith with Bertans and asking for a first. Denver could ship back Beasley and Grant, but I don’t think they’d give up the pick.
Hard cap math doesn’t work. Would take a 3rd team with Hayward ( Pacers Turner ? ).
So is Hayward or Bertans worth more at this point.
One would cost less in July.
He’s not getting traded. The Wiz definitely want to see him with Beal and Wall first. If the Wiz resign him this summer and he keeps up this same pace he’ll still have the same trade value next season.
Keep him.