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Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) grabs a rebound next to Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) **FILE**

Mike Scott gets prove-it chance with Wizards after ‘bad year’ with Hawks

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2012, file photo, Washngton Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld, left, joined by coach Randy Wittman, speaks to reporters in Washington. It's been a while since the Wizards opened training camp as a team expected to make the playoffs. Even so, the men who have overseen the turnaround are cautious more than bullish as they prepare for the start of training camp next week. Grunfeld on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, proclaimed the Eastern Conference as &quot;wide open,&quot; yet he settled for home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs as something that &quot;would be a good accomplishment&quot; for his team. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Kirk Cousins, Bryce Harper… Otto Porter the rich athletes in Washington?

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Washington Wizards' Otto Porter Jr. (22) drives past Boston Celtics' Jae Crowder (99) during the third quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, in Boston. Following his best NBA season, Otto Porter Jr. has a big offer to join the Brooklyn Nets. Porter has agreed to sign an offer sheet with the Nets, a person with knowledge of the details said. The Wizards plan to match the offer and keep Porter, the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because contracts can't be signed until Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Otto Porter’s maximum contract offer matched by Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44), of Croatia, goes to the basket against Utah Jazz center Boris Diaw (33), of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards pull qualifying offer to Bojan Bogdanovic

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times

Paul George of the Indiana Pacers, John Wall of the Washington Wizards and Terrence Ross celebrate winning the freestyle round of the slam dunk contest at the NBA All-Star weekend in New Orleans on Feb. 15, 2014. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Wizards have breathing room in East after stars head west

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 28, 2016 file photo, Former Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott (32) goes up to shoot against Boston Celtics guards Marcus Smart (36) and Isaiah Thomas (4) during the third quarter in Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Boston. Free-agent forward Mike Scott has agreed to a $1.7 million, one-year contract with the Washington Wizards, according to a person familiar with the deal. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Wizards reportedly agree to 1-year deal with Mike Scott

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 4, 2017, file photo, Orlando Magic's Jodie Meeks (20) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Iman Shumpert (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. The agency that represents Meeks says the free-agent shooting guard has agreed to join the Washington Wizards. ASM Sports sent out a tweet on Sunday, July 2, 2017, saying Meeks &quot;has committed to signing&quot; with the Wizards. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File) **FILE**

Jodie Meeks, Wizards agree to deal in free agency

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier, left, and Washington Wizards guard John Wall laugh together before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Wizards introduce Tim Frazier, possible Wall backup

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier, left, and Washington Wizards guard John Wall laugh together before an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Wizards acquire point guard Tim Frazier for 52nd overall pick

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

An architects' rendering of what the proposed sports and entertainment arena in Ward 8 will look like. / Courtesy Events DC

Wizards expect a D-League team in place for 2018-19

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guards Bradley Beal, left, and John Wall celebrate after Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall, Bradley Beal still haunted by May 15

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Wizards coach Scott Brooks, left, needs to find bench help for John Wall and Bradley Beal. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Wizards bench unit needs to be fixed

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 5, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Boston Celtics' Jae Crowder (99) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. Crowder is expected to be the primary defender on James in the Eastern Conference Finals. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Favorite Cavs open East finals on road vs. underdog Celtics

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) stands on the court in the second half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall, Wizards embrace pressure of Game 7

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, right, goes down with the ball as Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart defends during the second quarter of Game 7 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, May 15, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics power past Wizards in Game 7, 115-105

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guards Bradley Beal, left, and John Wall celebrate after Game 6 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

East finals trip on line as Wizards, Celtics head to Game 7

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, left, pushes against Washington Wizards guard John Wall during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wall’s late 3 leads Wiz past Celtics 92-91, forces Game 7

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 30, 2017, file photo, John Wall (2) drives against Boston Celtics' Avery Bradley (0) during the third quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, in Boston. As much as Isaiah Thomas has been the engine for the Celtics on offense this postseason, Avery Bradley has been counted on just as much on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Avery Bradley’s defense has been key ingredient for Celtics

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Boston Celtics' Avery Bradley, right, knocks the ball away from Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal during the fourth quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, in Boston. As much as Isaiah Thomas has been the engine for the Celtics on offense this postseason, Avery Bradley has been counted on just as much on the defensive side of the ball. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Home’s where the heart is for Wiz, Celtics as Game 6 arrives

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas raises his arms as he is introduced before Game 5 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Washington Wizards in Boston, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bradley scores 29, Celtics power past Wizards, 123-101

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press