The Washington Wizards are not pursuing an NBA Championship this season. My condolences to all those hearing the news for the first time, but the 5-24 Wizards are currently engaged in a strategic action called “tanking” in which teams construct uncompetitive rosters to boost draft odds at the end of the season.
Tank-riddled seasons usually involve creative experimentation with personnel and lineups — essentially throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. So, what is with the consistency of the Wizards’ starting lineup?
So far this season, the Wizards’ starting lineup has been Tyus Jones, Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija and Daniel Gafford.