The Washington Wizards have a big year ahead of them. Bradley Beal locked into one of the most lucrative contracts in NBA history this offseason and the team set out on the tall task of building a contender around him. General Manager Tommy Sheppard wheeled and dealed for eight months to improve the team’s talent. He emerged with a new core around Beal by acquiring Kristaps Porzingis, Monte Morris, and Will Barton. Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr. will need to mix in the new faces with his returners to make the playoffs in his second year. Sheppard and Unseld Jr.