[3] Entering the 2023 NBA draft, the Wizards began transitioning into a rebuilding phase after missing the playoffs four times in five years.

[4][5][6] Dawkins continued to revamp the roster, trading Kristaps Porziņģis to the Boston Celtics and re-routing Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Jordan Poole.

[9] Before draft night ended, Dawkins traded Jackson-Davis to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for cash considerations.

His final move he made prior to the season was off-loading veteran guard Monté Morris to the Detroit Pistons for a second-round pick.

[11] On January 14, 2024, Dawkins traded Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers, and two second-round draft picks.