Gilbert Arenas—or “Agent Zero” to many fans—has become one of the most exciting, fun to watch, game-breaking players the NBA has to offer.

However, he has only played seven games this season, and the Wizards have been victorious in just three—clearly not a valid testament to Gilbert’s plethora of talent.

Gilbert Arenas—for all his game- winning shots, fading 3-pointers and clutch plays—has worn out his welcome in the nation’s capital.

The shoot-first-pass-second player might have been able to light up quite a few teams last year, but look out because the Wizards are playing quality ball without him and could make it over the hump with a little more help from players not named Arenas.

Yesterday, Arenas made a statement saying that he didn't really know the timetable for his return—and if it meant the whole season then, "See you next year," he said. His thoughts are clearly not so much focused on his team anyway at this point, or even rehab.

The Wizards vets shook up the locker room several days ago in an attempt to bring some maturity and focus to a team that can clearly sense if they play the game right, they could do some damage in the otherwise lackluster Eastern Conference.

Last season, with a healthy Arenas for most of it, the Wizards went 41-41. At this stage, with Antonio Daniels confidently running the helm combined with playmakers in Jamison and Butler, the Wizards stand a respectable 17-15. It appears now that while Agent Zero shined during his time at point guard for the Wizards, he wasn't allowing the rest of his team to flourish with him and brighten their results.

If there were ever a time to trade him, it is now. Even at this early juncture Arenas would bring back significant value, for when he is healthy he is a top three point guard in the league. Arenas just doesn't quite allow the rest of the Wizards to play at the peak of their game.

Being the best player on the team is not always a good thing, and that is what has become of Arenas—a detractor to an up-and-coming team. By no means will the Wizards advance deep in the playoffs, but they need to explore other options with trading Arenas and trying to bring a dominant big man like Pau Gasol or Jermaine O'Neil.

We have watched this Arenas-less Wizards team have dominant stretches of play for too long. Washington needs to make something of its once majestic and dominant point guard, who is now riddled with injuries and unused in their system.

I think Gilbert Arenas was right last summer when he explored options elsewhere—because the best Wizards basketball is played, sadly, without him.