Every NBA team is competing for the ultimate goal: winning the championship.
Right now, there are only two teams in the NBA that look like they could hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy this summer. The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs are in a league of their own. The second tier contenders — meaning, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Oklahoma City Thunder — are right behind the other two.
The Washington Wizards obviously aren’t anywhere near contending status.
After having a shot to make the Eastern Conference Finals this past season, most expected the Wizards to take the next step this season.