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Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans center Willy Hernangomez (9), right, and forward Herbert Jones (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Deni Avdija taking advantage of minutes freed up by Rui Hachimura trade

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma gives a high five to Dani Avdija (9) after Kuzma put the Wizards up over the Phoenix Suns late in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Washington beat Phoenix 113-110. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Wizards snap losing streak at 10, beat Suns 113-110

By Jack Thompson - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, center, scores as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, left, and forward Deni Avdija (9) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Lakers’ Anthony Davis scores 55 points in dominant win over Wizards

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Beal limited by back, but Wizards roll past Pistons

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against Indiana Pacers forward Oshae Brissett, left, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Washington. Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) looks on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards’ trio of Beal, Kuzma, Porzingis building ‘synergy’ in training camp

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. watches a play during an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) **FILE**

Wes Unseld Jr.’s next task is fixing Wizards’ defense

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) shoots as Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin (9) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Depleted Heat hold off depleted Wizards

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference Play-in game, Tuesday, May 18, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) **FILE**

Squeezing Hachimura, who’s closer to season debut, into Wizards’ rotation will be challenge

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards' Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade (32) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Cleveland. Washington won 97-94. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Wizards beat Cavaliers 97-94 on Kuzma’s late 3-pointer

By Brian Dulik - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal drives the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Balanced scoring leads Wizards to blowout win over Grizzlies

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics forward Jabari Parker, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Washington. The Wizards won 115-112 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards overcome mistakes to beat Celtics in double overtime

By Jacob Calvin Meyer - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie poses for a photograph during an NBA basketball media day, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Dinwiddie presents change of pace at point guard for Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Denver Nuggets assistant coach Wes Unseld, Jr. calls out from the bench after taking over head coaching duties following the ejection of head coach Michael Malone, in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, in this Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, file photo. The Wizards are set to formally introduce Wes Unseld Jr. as their new coach Monday, July 19, 2021, after hiring him to replace Scott Brooks. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) ***FILE**

Unseld sets tone with defense-heavy first day of Wizards camp

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sunday, March 1, 2020 file photo, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) confers with assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game. The Washington Wizards have named Wes Unseld Jr. as their next head coach. The Denver Nuggets associate coach is the son of Washington basketball legend Wes Unseld, whose number is retired and hangs in the rafters. Unseld Jr. replaces Scott Brooks who was fired after three playoff appearances in five seasons.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Unseld Jr. arrives to the Wizards his own man: ‘I can’t pretend to be someone I’m not’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Wizards, is shown in this undated file photo. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Wizards finalizing hire of Wes Unseld Jr. as head coach: report

By Noah Fleischman - The Washington Times

Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Darvin Ham in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Denver. The Hawks won 109-108. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) **FILE**

Wizards narrow coaching search to ‘several’ assistants

By Noah Fleischman - Associated Press

Wizards retain three assistants