It's no secret the Wizards have had their sights set on Scott Brooks since they dismissed Randy Wittman last week. But despite Washington's interest, things haven't moved along as quickly as they have in Minnesota, where they've reportedly agreed to a deal with Tom Thibodeau.
So what's the holdup? It might have something to do with the other vacancies that could be opening up soon, according to Marc Stein of ESPN:
Can Washington complete a deal with Scotty Brooks before Houston's season ends? Sources say the Rockets are optimistic that Brooks will wait
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) April 20, 2016
On the one hand, it's encouraging to see that the Rockets share the Wizards' interest in Brooks.