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Washington Wizards forward Nene (42) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Durant, Thunder rally past Wizards to win in overtime

By Murray Evans - Associated Press

Washington Wizards power forward Nene (42), of Brazil, goes to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, in Washington. Lopez was called for a foul on the play. The Wizards won 112-108 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nene comes through late as Wizards top Nets in OT

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) goes up for a dunk as Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young trails during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Wizards’ big guns come through for first win of season

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (4), from Poland, shoots against Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) and Lavoy Allen (50) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, in Washington. The 76ers won 109-102. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Surprising 76ers ruin Wizards home opener

By Joseph White - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 2, 2013 file photo, Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman directs his team in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Washington. The aim is pretty clear for Wall and the rest of the Washington Wizards: get to the postseason. Team president Ernie Grunfeld says so. As does coach Randy Wittman. Speaking at a joint news conference Wednesday, Grunfeld says, "Our initial goal is to be a playoff contender and, ultimately, by the end of the year, make the playoffs." Wittman adds, "We want to make the playoffs. ... And there's no reason why we can't." Washington went 29-53 last season, missing out on the postseason for the fifth consecutive year.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Playoffs the goal as Wizards look to end 5-year drought

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 25, 2013, file photo, Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) celebrates in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

With John Wall in place, playoffs are Wizards’ sole focus

By Brandon Theo Dorsey - The Washington Times

Wizards, PG John Wall agree to contract extension

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

John Wall signs contract extension with Wizards

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) drives past Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Washington. Wall had 15 points as the Wizards won 89-74. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall, Wizards finalize 5-year contract extension

By Joseph White - Associated Press

John Wall of the Washington Wizards signs autographs for fans after a USA Basketball mini camp practice, Monday, July 22, 2013, in Las Vegas. Twenty-eight of the best young players in the country are in Las Vegas for four days of workouts that essentially mark the kickoff of 2016 Olympic preparations. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

John Wall, Wizards reportedly near $80 million deal

The Washington Times

**FILE** Central Florida forward Keith Clanton (33) walks up the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 2, 2013. Memphis won 76-67.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Wizards’ draft possibilities not limited to No. 3 overall pick

By Jonathan Zier - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Wizards guards John Wall (2) and guard Bradley Beal (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

John Wall, Bradley Beal picked for USA Basketball camp

The Washington Times

Washington Wizards president and general manager Ernie Grunfeld

Wizards aiming for playoffs next season, Ernie Grunfeld says

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman, right, speaks with guard John Wall (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, March 3, 2013, in Washington. The Wizards won 90-87. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards believe staying healthy will make them a playoff team

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks to pass against Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer, left, and guard Kirk Hinrich during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Wizards’ season ends with loss to playoff-bound Bulls

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Nene, right, drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Wizards drop home finale to 76ers

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) goes up for a dunk as Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert (55) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall leads Wizards to rout of Pacers

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) shoots in front of Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall, Wizards extend home streak with win over Bulls

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks to pass against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Washington. The Wizards won 109-92. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards down Raptors for 7th straight home win

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press