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The Washington Wizards are expected to begin interviews for their next head coach later this week or early next week. Rival teams believe that interim head coach Brian Keefe is the frontrunner for the job. Keefe took over at midseason, after Wes Unseld Jr. was fired by Washington. Keefe went 8-31 in 39 games in his first head coaching opportunity. Keefe had been an NBA … [Read more...] about Wizards To Begin Coach Interviews This Week Or Next

The Washington Wizards have parted ways with a number of staff members, but have so far retained interim head coach Brian Keefe and assistant coach David Vanterpool. The Wizards are beginning a formal search for their next head coach, but Keefe remains a candidate for the job. Michael Winger inherited Wes Unseld Jr. as head coach when he assumed control of the front office … [Read more...] about Wizards Part Ways With Several Staff Members, Retain Brian Keefe, David Vanterpool

Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. He hopes to stay with the Wizards, but Jones always wants to be a starter next season. "Anything can happen," Jones said, "but [my family and I] love D.C., we want to be here, and I want to help this team continue to build and move in the right direction." Jones was a fulltime starter for … [Read more...] about Tyus Jones Hopes To Stay With Wizards, Wants To Start

While the Washington Wizards will conduct a search for a new head coach this offseason, interim head coach Brian Keefe is considered to have a "strong candidacy" to be hired on a permanent basis, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Keefe was elevated to interim head coach after the Wizards fired Wes Unseld Jr. in January. Keefe was a longtime assistant coach for the … [Read more...] about Brian Keefe Has ‘Strong Candidacy’ To Remain Head Coach Of Wizards

Jared Butler has agreed to a three-year standard NBA deal with the Washington Wizards. Butler was previously on a Two-Way with the Wizards. In 35 games with the Wizards this season, Butler is averaging 5.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 13.0 minutes. Butler also has appeared in 14 G League games with the Capital City Go-Go, averaging 18.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 7.0 … [Read more...] about Jared Butler, Wizards Agree To Three-Year, Standard NBA Deal