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United States' Bradley Beal plays against Australia during an exhibition basketball game Monday, July 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Bradley Beal ‘seriously mulling’ future with Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, March 1, 2020 file photo, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) confers with assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game. The Washington Wizards have named Wes Unseld Jr. as their next head coach. The Denver Nuggets associate coach is the son of Washington basketball legend Wes Unseld, whose number is retired and hangs in the rafters. Unseld Jr. replaces Scott Brooks who was fired after three playoff appearances in five seasons.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Unseld Jr. arrives to the Wizards his own man: ‘I can’t pretend to be someone I’m not’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, March 1, 2020 file photo, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) confers with assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game. The Washington Wizards have named Wes Unseld Jr. as their next head coach. The Denver Nuggets associate coach is the son of Washington basketball legend Wes Unseld, whose number is retired and hangs in the rafters. Unseld Jr. replaces Scott Brooks who was fired after three playoff appearances in five seasons.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Unseld Jr. named new Wizards coach

By Combined reports - The Washington Times

Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards, is shown in this undated file photo. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Wizards finalizing hire of Wes Unseld Jr. as head coach: report

By Noah Fleischman - The Washington Times

In this file photo, Ted Leonsis, Founder &amp; CEO, Monumental Sports &amp; Entertainment and owner of the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals speaks to reporters at a ribbon cutting for the William Hill Sportsbook at Monumental Sports & Entertainment's Capital One Arena in Washington, Wednesday, May 26, 2021. On July 7, Monumental announced it was created non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for both the Capitals and the Wizards. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FILE**

Monumental Sports launches NFTs for Capitals, Wizards

By Noah Fleischman - The Washington Times

Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Darvin Ham in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Denver. The Hawks won 109-108. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Wizards narrow coaching search to ‘several’ assistants

By Noah Fleischman - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall, center, pleads with an official as he sits with guard Shelvin Mack, left, and assistant coach Sam Cassell, right, on the bench during the third quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game against the New York Knicks in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. The Knicks defeated the Wizards 108-101. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt) **FILE**

Wizards interview Sam Cassell for coaching vacancy

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) gets a celebratory handshake from assistant coach Sam Cassell after Beal scores a late basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Phoenix. The Wizards defeated the Suns 101-95. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) **FILE**

Wizards’ ‘patient’ coaching search beginning to take shape

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after he made a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference play-in game against the Indiana Pacers, Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Selection to Team USA ‘humbles and inspires’ Beal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, then-Boston Celtics assistant coach Kara Lawson watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Boston. Lawson is taking over at Duke after the departure of Joanne P. McCallie. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Wizards coaching search: Wes Unseld Jr., Kara Lawson make a lot of sense

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks stands on the court during a timeout in the second half of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference play-in game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Scott Brooks out as Wizards coach

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks, left, reacts to referee Suyash Mehta, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 141-136. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

What’s taking so long with Scott Brooks?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, left, drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Donte DiVincenzo during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Finally: Bradley Beal earns third-team All-NBA selection

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) passes during the first half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal’s uncertain future hangs over Wizards’ offseason

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) sits on the court after he fell onto the court during the first half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Monday, May 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Joel Embiid doubtful for Game 5, injury hanging over Wizards’ comeback hopes

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans (42) reacts after he made a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Davis Bertans to miss 4-6 weeks with calf injury

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) gestures after he made a basket during the first half of Game 3 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Joel Embiid’s playoff career high puts Wizards on brink of elimination

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook limps down the court after an injury during the second half of Game 2 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Russell Westbrook popcorn incident fans downside

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons reacts after a dunk during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers withstand Wizards’ best to take Game 1

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal returns as Wizards storm back to grab eighth seed against Hornets

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times