The Washington Wizards are only a few days away from playing meaningful basketball games again for the first time in nearly six months. The last time we saw this team they were limping into a first-round postseason match-up against the Toronto Raptors. That series was one of the most uninspired playoff runs in recent memory, with some even arguing that a 4-0 Wizards loss would be the best outcome for the team’s long-term health.
A lot has happened since the Wizards’ 4-2 series loss to Toronto. Marcin Gortat, Mike Scott, Tim Frazier, and Chris McCullough are gone.