Wizards make Troy Brown Jr. available ahead of trade deadline

The Wizards have made Troy Brown Jr. available in trade talks, sources confirm to FortyEightMinutes. The news are originally reported by NBA journalist Quinton Mayo, who tweeted that the team has made the wing “extremely available.”

Sources: The Washington Wizards have made third-year SF Troy Brown Jr. extremely available in trade talks ahead of the March 25 deadline.

“They’re showcasing him,” one source added.
— Scoutology Sports (@TheScoutology) March 11, 2021

The former No. 15 overall pick saw 13 minutes of action on Wednesday night after essentially being out of the rotation. On the season, Brown has suited up in just 18 games.

Troy Brown Jr. saw 13 minutes tonight after not really being in the rotation, says he didn't know he was going to get that much run tonight.

"It's more being ready when your name is called...that's being professional"@FortyEightMins | #DCAboveAll pic.twitter.com/Ks9tbPgEjx
— Chris W. Crouse (@ChrisWCrouse) March 11, 2021

Washington’s focus on making the postseason remains intact and it’s possible that the franchise deals TBJ for immediate help. Brown, who was drafted in 2018, has one year remaining on his contract past this season.