WASHINGTON — Randy Wittman will not be back as coach of the Washington Wizards, let go after failing to reach the playoffs this season.
The team announced Thursday that it would not pick up its option on Wittman's contract.
Wittman was informed of the news Wednesday night, when the Wizards' season ended with a 109-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. With a team built around All-Star point guard John Wall, and a roster set up to make a bid for Kevin Durant as a free agent this offseason, Washington finished 41-41 and 10th in the Eastern Conference.