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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal reacts from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Knicks won 113-110. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer) **FILE**

Bradley Beal not thinking about extension ahead of Wizards training camp

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Rui Hachimura plays against the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA summer league basketball game Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Wizards launch Japanese language ventures as Rui Hachimura gains following

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Sacramento Kings forward Harry Giles III, left, Washington Wizards forwards Trevor Ariza and Troy Brown Jr. go for the rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Troy Brown Jr. becomes latest Wizards player struck by injury bug

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas smiles as his acknowledged by fans during a video tribute during a break the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Boston, Monday, March 18, 2019. Thomas returned to play in his first game after being traded in 2017 for Kyrie Irving. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) ** FILE **

Isaiah Thomas, Wizards guard, out 6-8 weeks after thumb surgery

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

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Forward Antawn Jamison has missed all nine of the Wizards' games this season. ** FILE **

Wizards hire Antawn Jamison for front office role

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Washington. Washington won 128-1110. (AP Photo/Al Drago) ** FILE **

John Wall says winning a ring ‘not everything,’ wants legacy with Wizards

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks points during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 113-106. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Wizards’ new assistant coaches include analytics guru, a first-time coach

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018 file photo, Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) dribbles the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Washington. The Washington Wizards said point Wall will be sidelined for more than another year because he ruptured his left Achilles tendon after slipping and falling at home. The team said Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, that Wall’s tendon surgery has not been scheduled. He should be able to return to full basketball activity about a year after the operation. (AP Photo/Al Drago) ** FILE **

John Wall ‘probably’ won’t play next season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 101-87. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Wizards plan to offer Bradley Beal $111 million extension, but will he accept?

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Ted Leonsis, owner of the NHL Capitals and NBA Wizards, addresses the American Gaming Association's Sports Betting Executive Summit, at the MGM Grand National Harbor Casino, in Oxon Hill, Md., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. The Supreme Court ruled last May 14 that any state can legalize sports betting if it chooses, and since then the action has been swift. Sports gambling is now legal in eight states, with more than 20 others at least considering legalization. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) ** FILE **

Ted Leonsis offers Wizards fans a backup plan

By Thom Loverro

Washington Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis speaks during a news conference to announce NBA basketball star John Wall's contract extension, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Wizards leave shallow end for deep dive in new organizational structure

By Deron Snyder

Georgetown coach John Thompson III signals a play during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) **FILE**

John Thompson III, Sashi Brown join Wizards in basketball ops overhaul

By Matthew Paras and Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards first round draft pick Rui Hachimura, left, shakes hands with Wizards senior vice president of basketball operations Tommy Sheppard as they arrive for an NBA basketball press conference at Capital One Arena in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2019.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)**FILE****

Tommy Sheppard hired as Wizards’ general manager

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Rui Hachimura speaks with the media after playing the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA summer league basketball game Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ** FILE **

Wizards’ Rui Hachimura has role, goals beyond the court

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Justin Robinson shoots around Atlanta Hawks' Matt Mooney, left, and Amine Noua during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Wizards’ top Summer League performers demonstrate overhauled roster

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) goes up for a shot as Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell (24) and center Greg Monroe (15) defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kelly Oubre gets paid, re-signs with Suns

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker (12) dunks over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie (20) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Washington. Also seen is Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13). The Wizards won 135-121. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Jabari Parker leaves Wizards to join Hawks

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (21) waits as a free throw shot is made during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago) ** FILE **

Wizards trade Dwight Howard to Grizzlies, acquire CJ Miles: reports

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall sits on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Washington Wizards apply for disabled player exception for John Wall: report

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green (32), left, drives against New York Knicks forward Luke Kornet (2), during an NBA basketball game between New York Knicks and Washington Wizards at the O2 Arena, in London, Thursday, Jan.17, 2019. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) ** FILE **

Jeff Green leaves Wizards for Jazz in latest free agent departure

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times