The Washington Wizards are closing in on the signing of Marcus Thornton to bolster their injury-hit backcourt, according to league sources.
Sources told ESPN.com that the Wizards are in the process of waiving veteran guard Gary Neal, who is expected to miss at least three more weeks with quad and hip ailments, to create a roster spot to sign Thornton.
Thornton negotiated a buyout with the Houston Rockets before the March 1 deadline to ensure that he would be playoff-eligible for his next team.