Five Players the Wizards Can Trade For to Complete the Roster

The Washington Wizards have one roster spot left, and they can fill it with a trade instead of free agency.

Jun 25, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins looks on during a press conference for Wizards first round draft pick and number one overall pick AJ Dybantsa (not pictured) at InterContinental Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

While free agency is the way many teams go in the offseason to fill out a roster, that is not the only way. The trade market is still a valuable market to explore in the summer. With one final roster spot left for the Washington Wizards, this might be the route they go down to fill it. Here are the top five players the Wizards can realistically target in a trade.

5: Nikola Topic

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

There are not many players that can be realistically traded for that will make an immediate impact. So instead of using the final roster spot for a young player that showed promise, it makes sense. Nikola Topic would be a player the Oklahoma City Thunder can part with. He is a great facilitator and was known to be a finisher through contact as a prospect. Unfortunately, he has had the worst injury luck to start his career. Still, maybe the Wizards can take a year or two of development to see if he can stay healthy and become a rotational piece.

4: Vit Krejci

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Vit Krejci (27) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Although not a big name by any means, Vit Krejci is coming off a career year. After struggling in his first seasons, Krejci carved out a role in Atlanta before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. With the need for a backup point guard, the veteran fills that role. He is most likely losing his spot in Portland with Damian Lillard returning from injury. The Wizards could pull this off by parting with two second-round picks to bring in a 39 percent three-point shooter.

3: Paul Reed

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) runs down the court during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Another area that would not be bad to reinforce is big-man depth. If for some reason two of Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr, and D'Andre Ayton are injured, then it forces Tristan Vukcevic to play heavy minutes. If he improved on defense, it is not a problem, but if not, then Paul Reed would be a good player to grab. He is a good defender, averaging almost a block and a steal per game, and grabs some boards. He is in the final year of his deal as well, so it would be a good one-year rental for a second-round pick.

2: Kris Dunn

Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

There is a common theme of point guards on this list, and Kris Dunn is the next one. The Los Angeles Clippers are in a weird spot. They are currently waiting on the results of the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration investigation. Still, they are finally starting a rebuild. With Dunn on the older side, it would be wise for them to move him for draft capital. He can facilitate, is a good shooter, and won't be a liability on defense. Getting him for two seconds would be a great addition and cap off the Wizards' offseason.

1: Thomas Sorber

Sep 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Thomas Sorber (12) poses for a photo during the 2025 Oklahoma City Thunder media day at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

This is more of a pipe dream, but there is a slight possibility it can happen. With the Thunder taking Aday Mara in the draft, it may leave Thomas Sorber as the odd man out for the center rotation. So, it would make sense for Oklahoma City to get some capital back in return. The Wizards not only get a young center who has the potential to be the best big from his class, but also bring in someone local who played at Georgetown. Wizards get a good player who is a great facilitator for his size, but also an instant fan favorite in Sorber.

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