Offseason Review: Washington Wizards

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesPreviously on our offseason review series: : Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons,Indiana Pacers.

Is there a weirder team in the Eastern Conference than the Washington Wizards? It’s hard to find a rival, though maybe their own Southeastern Division foe, the Charlotte Hornets, are a candidate. Anyhow, the Wizards jumped out to an East-leading 10-3 start last season before the vibes spiraled, injuries hit — star guard Bradley Beal missed the final 33 games — and they regressed to the mean as a fringe play-in contender.

Ultimately, Washington finished 35-47 and now sits in the unenviable position of competitive purgatory. Its two best players, Beal and Kristaps…