Washington Times · Feb 7, 2018
Amid five-game winning streak, surging Wizards explore trading Gortat
Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) drives around Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. The Washington Wizards defeated the Pacers 111-102. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)The Washington Wizards have won five straight without star John Wall, and they may be looking to upgrade their team further.
The Wizards, ESPN reported, are exploring trading center Marcin Gortat before the league’s Thursday trade deadline. Gortat, 33, has one year left on his contract after this season, and the Wizards reportedly are looking “to improve their team now while not taking on any additional long-term money.”