When in a pickle, the Wizards will sign anybody, and on March 9, 2016, Marcus Thornton from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, officially became a member of the playoff-chasing Washington Wizards. In an interview with Monumental's Dan Nolan, Marcus expressed how excited and relieved he was to be joining a team he felt had true post-season potential. Things were looking up for the Wizards, as they found someone who could contribute to the team right away, and could still be useful as after the roster got healthier.
He made his season debut on the road in Utah.