{"id":1237,"date":"2020-12-03T05:12:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T05:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2020-12-03T20:33:19","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T20:33:19","slug":"wizards-john-wall-era-comes-to-abrupt-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbltakesports.com\/index.php\/2020\/12\/03\/wizards-john-wall-era-comes-to-abrupt-end\/","title":{"rendered":"Wizards’ John Wall era comes to abrupt end"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After nearly a decade with the Washington Wizards<\/a>, the organization is moving on from All-Star point guard John Wall. The Wizards have acquired former NBA MVP and nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook from the Houston Rockets in exchange for Wall and a future lottery-protected first round pick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving the opportunity to acquire a player of Russell\u2019s caliber and character was something that we could not pass up when looking at both the immediate and long-term future of our team,\u201d said Wizards General Manager Tommy Sheppard.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith that said, the decision to part ways with John, one of the greatest players in franchise history, was extremely difficult,” Sheppard continued. “What he has meant to our organization and our community is immeasurable and will not be forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rumors started picking up before the Thanksgiving holidays about the possibility of this trade. Shortly after, news hit that John Wall suddenly wanted out of D.C. More than likely this was a response to hearing that his name was involved in trade talks with the Houston Rockets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Wall talked to reporters at his annual Thanksgiving Assist event, he responded with “no comment” when it came to answering trade questions. For someone who is typically open and transparent with media, this was the first sign that there may have truly been trouble in paradise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When asked if he requested a trade, John did not go into detail. #Wizards<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/E56BU3QZku<\/a><\/p>— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) November 24, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>