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Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13), forward Khris Middleton (22) and guard Eric Bledsoe (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal scores 32, Wizards top Giannis-less Bucks 113-106

By Ben Nuckols - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 5, 2018, file photo, John Celatka displays a pair of receipts for bets he placed on an MLB baseball game and an NBA basketball game, inside the Race and Sports Book at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino in Dover, Del. A new, gambling-focused telecast of Washington Wizards games is just the appetizer to what the team and its TV partner hope will be a more substantial main course: giving fans the ability to place bets in real time while watching games at home. Whether that idea comes to fruition will depend on laws in the states where Wizards games are shown on the regional network NBC Sports Washington. But the concept shows how legal sports betting continues to change the way sports are presented to the public. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

New Wizards telecast opens door to sports betting through TV

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, left, goes up for a shot past Philadelphia 76ers' Mike Muscala during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Shamet, Embiid lead 76ers to 132-115 rout of Wizards

By Aaron Bracy - Associated Press

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks gestures in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) **FILE**

Wizards’ defense, drama land them in midseason hole

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson, left, defends New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ** FILE **

Wizards’ Ron Baker released from contract

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams, right, as he shoots in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Bradley Beal scores 25; Wizards top Thunder 116-98

By Cliff Brunt - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) looks for an opening past Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi, left, and forward Sam Dekker during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Heat get back over .500, top Wizards 115-109

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Detroit. The Pistons defeated the Wizards 106-95. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) ** FILE **

Markieff Morris, Wizards forward, to miss six weeks after neck diagnosis

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dunks past Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len (25) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 114-98. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal scores 24 points in Wizards’ 114-98 win over Hawks

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall leaves the court following the team's NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Washington. Washington won 130-126. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

John Wall, Stephen A. Smith feud escalates on Twitter

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) dunks in front of Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller (40 during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Washington. Washington won 130-126. (AP Photo/Al Drago) ** FILE **

Wizards trying to fit new pieces together with John Wall now out

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) walks off court 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 plans to have season-ending heel surgery: Reports

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, left, guard Tomas Satoransky (31), and center Thomas Bryant (13) defend against Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24), of Finland, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LaVine’s 24 points leads Bulls to 101-92 win over Wizards

By Rich Dubroff - Associated Press

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks yells out the officials during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond help Pistons pull away from Wizards 106-95

By Dave Hogg - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) works the ball toward the basket against the defense of Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Myles Turner, Pacers beat up well-worn Wizards

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots in front of Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during overtime of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal triple-double leads Wiz to 149-146 3OT win vs Suns

By Ian Quillen - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Jeff Green (32) reacts after being called for a foul on Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Rockets set NBA record with 26 3s in 136-118 win over Wizards

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (1) walks off the court after Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Chicago Bulls in Washington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. The Wizards defeated the Bulls 98-89. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Trevor Ariza to start for Wizards

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, while sitting on the bench wearing Wizards forward Nene's jersey, watches the second half against the Chicago Bulls in Game 4 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series in Washington, Sunday, April 27, 2014. Nene is serving a one game suspension. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Ted Leonsis has broken his promises on Wizards

By Thom Loverro

Washington Wizards forward Trevor Ariza (1) gets the ball from Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins during the second half of their NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 118-110. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Jeremy Lin’s big 4th quarter leads Hawks past Wizards, 118-110

By Charles Odum - Associated Press