Despite the recovery, Washington reports: Abdia may be included in trade on Savonis

The Israeli received compliments from the Wizards' temporary coach after the improved ability against Brooklyn ("I knew he would fit in with the match with Harden"), but rumors continue: Washington "plans to go all out" on the Indiana star, Abdia may be a key part of the deal

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20/01/2022

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Danny Abdia with Washington Wizards fans (from the Wizards' Twitter)

Danny Abdia took tonight (Wednesday to Thursday) the renewed opportunity he received from Washington with both hands. 48 hours after drying on the bench in the win over Philadelphia, the Israeli returned to the Wizards' rotation with a 119: 118 loss to Brooklyn, proving himself with 13 points (4 of 7 from the field, 2 of 3 from three and 3 of 3 from penalties), 5 rebounds , 3 assists, kidnapping and blocking in 23 minutes.

Abdia returned to take on challenging tasks on defense, and this time placed most of the minutes on James Harden and Kyrie Irving. The first he managed to thwart with considerable success, while the second scored on him hard baskets time and time again, and passion throughout the evening. Either way, Abdia received at the end compliments from interim coach Joseph Blair.

"I thought before the game that Danny would be a good matchup against Harden and so it was. He did a good job," Blair said, and Washington reporters also joined in the praise.

"Danny Abdia's great recovery game," tweeted reporter Zack Rosen, and NBC noted: "Before the game, Joseph Blair explained that the Wizards' rotation would be determined by the matches. Indeed, the rotation was changed tonight and Abdia played much more than he did against Philadelphia. "He came into the game early and showed good ability, even though he got into an offense problem after James Harden squeezed out a few fouls in the penetration."

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Back in the rotation: Abdia scored 13, Washington with a dramatic loss to Brooklyn

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"Great recovery game."

Abdia vs. Harden (Photo: GettyImages, Scott Taetsch)

Abdia scored a number of double-digit points for the first time after eight games, looking full of confidence and aggression, but even the improved ability does not stop the rumors, speculations and reports about his future.

Wizards reporter Quinton Mayo claims that Abdia is still a prominent candidate to trade for another team, and explains that the Israeli may be a major part of a trade with Indiana over Domantas Savonis.

The excellent Lithuanian inside player is considered the number 1 candidate in terms of the Wizards, and according to the report Bradley Bill even talked to him to "entice" him to come.

According to Mayo, "Savonis fits in perfectly with Wes Ansald Jr.'s style of play, and can complement Bill great."

In his estimation, "Danny Abdia and / or Roy Hachimura will have to be a key part of such a deal."

More on Walla!

Bradley Bill: "Danny Abdia Reminds Me When I Was Young"

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Will groups change?

Savonis and Abdia (Photo: GettyImages, Will Newton)

At the same time, Mayo claims that Jeremy Grant, who was mentioned as another candidate to come to Washington in a trade, is now a lower priority due to the high amount he demands to receive in the extension of his contract this coming summer.

The Wizards have begun initial talks with Detroit about the possibility of moving Grant to their ranks, but in recent days negotiations have not progressed.

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