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Washington Wizards Bradley Beal (3) reacts to hitting a three pointer over Atlanta Hawks DeMarre Carroll (5) in the second half of the Eastern Conference Semifinals basketball game 4 on Monday, May 11, 2015, at the Verizon Center in Washington. The Hawks won 106-101. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) MARIETTA DAILY OUT; GWINNETT DAILY POST OUT; LOCAL TELEVISION OUT; WXIA-TV OUT; WGCL-TV OUT

Bradley Beal agrees to re-sign with Wizards, according to reports

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) pauses on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards fans should be lauded for loyalty, not blamed for Kevin Durant’s decisions

By Thom Loverro

Washington Wizards fans had hoped District native Kevin Durant would come to Washington this offseason. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kevin Durant likely not coming to Washington, so Wizards try to figure out what’s next

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

The Washington Wizards selected Aaron White in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft. He will be on their Summer League team. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

NBA draft expected to be a quiet time for Washington Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) smiles in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall ‘shocked,’ thankful to receive NBA award for community assistance

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris was detained Thursday at Philadelphia International Airport. (AP photo/David Zalubowski)

Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris detained at Philadelphia airport

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) pauses on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall has procedures performed on both knees

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. is viewed by the organization and new coach Scott Brooks as a vital piece of the franchise going forward. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards coach Scott Brooks views Otto Porter, Kelly Oubre Jr. as critical to success

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Wizards Majority Owner Ted Leonsis, left, listens as his new coach, Scott Brooks, right, answers questions during Brooks's introductory news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Brooks reached a five-year agreement with the team last week. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

LOVERRO: What part of Ted Leonsis’ ‘plan’ did Wizards fans sign up for?

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards new head coach Scott Brooks speaks during a news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Brooks reached a five-year agreement with the team last week. looking on is Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Scott Brooks drawn by youth in taking ‘great opportunity’ as Wizards’ new coach

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks is seen in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, April 3, 2015, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 100-92. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Wizards announce hiring of Scott Brooks, formerly of Thunder, as next coach

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2015, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks gestures to his team during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City. The Thunder fired Brooks on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File0

Scott Brooks hired as Wizards’ coach, replacing Randy Wittman

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Nene Hilario (42), from Brazil, drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 4, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Physicality, maturity among Nene’s biggest contributions to Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau motions to players during the first half of Game 2 in a second-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

After firing Randy Wittman, Wizards’ next coach likely to be his opposite

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, in Chicago. Chicago won 109-104. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Ernie Grunfeld: Randy Wittman fired because Wizards ‘took a major step back’

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Randy Wittman thanks Wizards organization in a statement

By Staff

Washington Wizards basketball President Ernie Grunfeld speaks at a news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington, Thursday, April 14, 2016. Grunfeld announced that Randy Wittman will not be back as head coach of the Wizards after failing to reach the playoffs this season. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

LOVERRO: Wizards still waiting on next great era, even after firing Randy Wittman

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards center DeJuan Blair (45) defends as Brooklyn Nets guard Wayne Ellington (21) looks to pass in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Wizards recover from squandering 20-point lead to pull away late to beat Nets

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Nene, right, from Brazil, is fouled by Charlotte Hornets forward Spencer Hawes during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Marcin Gortat’s double-double, fourth-quarter rally lift Wizards over Hornets

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson passes the ball as Washington Wizards guard Ramon Sessions closes in during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 8, 2016, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Wizards eliminated from playoff contention following road loss to Pistons

By Dave Hogg - Associated Press