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Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green (32) goes to the basket past New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (26) and forward Henry Ellenson (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Knicks rally in 4th, end long home losing streak to Wizards

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Chasson Randle passes the ball between San Antonio Spurs guard Derrick White, left, center Jakob Poeltl, from Austria, and forward Dante Cunningham, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 5, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lamarcus Aldridge scores 24 points, leads Spurs past Wizards 129-112

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 8, 2017, file photo, Washington Wizards general manager Ernie Grunfeld watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. Grunfeld has been fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team. The Wizards announced his dismissal on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, with four games left in a disappointing, no-playoffs season.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ** FILE **

Ernie Grunfeld enabled Wizards’ toxic culture

By Thom Loverro

Chicago Bulls guard Shaquille Harrison (3) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) and Tomas Satoransky, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bulls edge Wizards 115-114 on Walt Lemon’s late free throws

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

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: Wizards’ GM vacancy best open job in sports

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 8, 2017, file photo, Washington Wizards general manager Ernie Grunfeld watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. Grunfeld has been fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team. The Wizards announced his dismissal on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, with four games left in a disappointing, no-playoffs season.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ** FILE **

Wizards cast Ernie Grunfeld aside, now await rescue leader

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, Washington Wizards basketball President Ernie Grunfeld speaks during a news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington. Grunfeld has been fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team. The Wizards announced his dismissal on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, with four games left in a disappointing, no-playoffs season. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Ted Leonsis apologizes to Wizards fans

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 14, 2016, file photo, Washington Wizards basketball President Ernie Grunfeld speaks during a news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington. Grunfeld has been fired as president of the Washington Wizards after 16 seasons in charge of the team. The Wizards announced his dismissal on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, with four games left in a disappointing, no-playoffs season. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

No playoffs, too few wins: Wiz fire Grunfeld after 16 years

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wizards limit Nuggets to 28 2nd-half points in 95-90 win

By Michael Kelly - Associated Press

Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio (3) guards against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Mitchell, Ingles power Jazz to win over Wizards

By John Coon - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31) is fouled by Phoenix Suns Devin Booker, left, as Wizards' Thomas Bryant, back, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ** FILE **

Wizards squeak out win over Suns despite Booker’s 50

By Jose M. Romero - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts after taking a hard hit during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 135-128. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Wizards mathematically eliminated from playoff contention

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) holds the ball against Washington Wizards guard Chasson Randle, right, and forward Jabari Parker (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards fall to Heat at home in crucial game for playoff race

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley (25) and Mason Plumlee (24) smile after Beasley made a 3-point basket during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Washington. The Nuggets won 113-108. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Jokic leads balanced Nuggets effort in 113-108 win over Wiz

By IAN QUILLEN - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn, left, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Jabari Parker during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Chicago. The Bulls won 126-120 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Lauri Markkanen, Kris Dunn lead Bulls over Wizards 126-120 in OT

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky (31), from the Czech Republic, reacts to a foul call from referee Eric Lewis (42) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Monday, March 18, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards fans loudly voice displeasure in loss to Jazz

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Duke's RJ Barrett, left, hugs Zion Williamson after Duke defeated Florida State in the NCAA college basketball championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, March 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) **FILE**

Wizards fans’ guide to the NCAA Tournament

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang (31) celebrates his basket near Washington Wizards forward Troy Brown Jr. (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell lead Utah in 116-95 rout of Washington

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Mike Scott takes a sip of a fan's drink after diving into the stands for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Mike Scott, former Wizard, sneaks sip of beer from fan during game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies guard Delon Wright (2), guard Avery Bradley (0) and center Joakim Noah (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Bradley Beal scores 40 points as Wizards top Grizzlies

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press