Washington Acquired Glen Rice Jr. Draft Rights from Philadelphia
On June 27, 2013, Washington obtained the draft rights to Glen Rice Jr. from Philadelphia. The 76ers received rights to guard Nate Wolters and forward Arsalan Kazemi. This was a three-prospect draft-night exchange with no current NBA veteran or cash in the canonical asset ledger. Rice had gained experience in the NBA Development League after leaving Georgia Tech, showing enough scoring ability to attract interest as a second-round choice. Washington wanted another perimeter development option behind John Wall and Bradley Beal, while Philadelphia preferred two separate young players whose potential could be evaluated in different positions. None of the three had already compiled Wizards or Sixers regular-season NBA games before this agreement. Draft rights rather than veteran contracts were the economic assets.
Rice Jr. Had a Short NBA Opportunity in Washington
Rice reached the Wizards roster but made only a limited number of NBA appearances, primarily in reserve situations when the team needed guard or wing depth. He was not a core starter during the Washington playoff runs in the middle of the decade. His longer professional path involved other leagues, which should not be counted as Washington NBA production simply because the original franchise selected his rights. The Wizards C inherited grade recognizes taking a reasonable draft risk without investing a first-round selection. Rice could score in development competition but did not establish a lasting role alongside the more prominent Washington perimeter players. The franchise did get a prospect who suited up in its uniform, distinguishing the return from a draft right that never produced an NBA appearance at all.
The Philadelphia Rights Package Followed Two Development Paths
Wolters played NBA games after the 2013 draft, but his principal early-season action came with Milwaukee, not Philadelphia. Kazemi, an experienced college rebounder, also followed an international or developmental route without establishing a long 76ers NBA starting career. The two rights gave Philadelphia optionality to retain or move prospects as its roster rebuilding process changed direction, but their later team affiliation determines what on-court value can be credited directly. Philadelphia C matches Washington C, which supports the inherited Even Trade decision for a low-leverage second-round exchange. It would be misleading to treat the later NBA careers of all three young players as if they occurred with their original receiving clubs. The agreement itself was a swap of potential rather than immediate playoff depth.
Final Verdict
Even Trade with C grades for Washington and Philadelphia. The Wizards obtained draft rights to Glen Rice Jr., who logged limited reserve NBA minutes. Philadelphia acquired Nate Wolters and Arsalan Kazemi rights, with their later development split across other teams and leagues. No veterans or first-round selections were exchanged directly.