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FILE - In this March 27, 2016, file photo, Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) works against Houston Rockets forward Clint Capela during an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis. A person familiar with the deal says that Mahinmi has agreed to sign with the Washington Wizards. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, July 2, because NBA free agents are not allowed to sign contracts until July 7. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)

Wizards snag role players after top free agents sign elsewhere

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) pauses on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards fans should be lauded for loyalty, not blamed for Kevin Durant’s decisions

By Thom Loverro

Milwaukee Bucks first round pick Thon Maker, right, speaks as second round pick Malcolm Brogdon listens during their introductory news conference, Friday, June 24, 2016, at the Milwaukee Bucks' training facility, in St. Francis, Wis. (Sam Caravana/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

NBA, college basketball could have a new problem with ‘prep school loophole’

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards basketball President Ernie Grunfeld said Thursday that the Wizards did not move into the draft because the opportunities they preferred did not come available. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, file) **FILE**

Washington Wizards go quietly through draft night

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant will be a free agent in a week. A variety of teams, including the Washington Wizards, have enough salary cap space to sign him. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Draft over, and now the Summer of Kevin Durant has arrived

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, center, poses for photos with prospective NBA draft picks Buddy Hield, left, Kris Dunn, right, Ben Simmons, third from left, and Brandon Ingram, second from right, before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 23, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

76ers take LSU’s Simmons with the No. 1 pick in NBA draft

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Duke's Brandon Ingram is likely to be selected second in Thursday night's NBA draft. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) (Associated Press)

Ben Simmons, Brandon Ingram and intrigue highlight NBA draft

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2016 file photo, LSU's Ben Simmons drives to the basket against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Auburn, Ala. Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram look to be the first two picks in the NBA draft, leaving most of the drama Thursday night around who be the No. 3 pick. (Todd J. Van Emst/Opelika-Auburn News via AP, File) MANDATORY CREDIT

The drama of NBA draft looks to begin with No. 3 pick

By Samantha Pell - Associated Press

Hall of Famer Bill Russell, left, greets Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Bill Russell always the forgotten man in debates over NBA’s greatest ever

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, celebrates with head coach Tyronn Lue, right, and teammates after Game 7 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Cavaliers won 93-89. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James’ greatness must be acknowledged after Cavaliers win title

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

NBA game officials begin an instant replay review during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

NBA’s late-game officiating reports do nothing to protect integrity of referees

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving, center, shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Anderson Varejao, bottom, and guard Shaun Livingston (34) during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, June 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Cavaliers hope adjustments will help them recover against Warriors in NBA Finals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall reacts during a media availability before an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, April 13, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall recognized by NBA with annual award for community service

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Khloe Kardashian Odom and Lamar Odom from the show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" attend an E! Network upfront event at Gotham Hall in New York on April 30, 2012. (Associated Press)

Khloe Kardashian files for divorce from Lamar Odom: report

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Maryland guard Melo Trimble dribbles the basketball against Purdue in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue won 83-79. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Melo Trimble opted for another year at Maryland rather than the unknown

By Thom Loverro

Coach Billy Donovan and his Oklahoma City Thunder have the defending champion Golden State Warriors on the brink of elimination in the Western Conference finals. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: Oklahoma City Thunder making the NBA’s best look mortal

By Deron Snyder

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, left, argues with officials during the second half in Game 2 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 2, 2016, in San Antonio. Oklahoma City won 98-97. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SNYDER: Late-game reports only undercut NBA officials’ difficult jobs

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Wizards Majority Owner Ted Leonsis, left, listens as his new coach, Scott Brooks, right, answers questions during Brooks's introductory news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Brooks reached a five-year agreement with the team last week. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

LOVERRO: What part of Ted Leonsis’ ‘plan’ did Wizards fans sign up for?

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards new head coach Scott Brooks speaks during a news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Brooks reached a five-year agreement with the team last week. looking on is Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Scott Brooks drawn by youth in taking ‘great opportunity’ as Wizards’ new coach

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2015, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks gestures to his team during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City. The Thunder fired Brooks on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File0

Scott Brooks hired as Wizards’ coach, replacing Randy Wittman

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times