After making playoff appearances in 2014 and 2015, Washington looked to carry their success into last summer.
By signing serviceable, versatile veterans last summer, the Wizards thought they would built a team that resembled the one that swept the Toronto Raptors in the 2015 NBA Playoffs. It backfired.
Riddled with injuries, the Wizards’ new additions weren’t able to contribute immediately.
Jared Dudley was coming off back surgery and Alan Anderson dealt with ankle issues in training camp, which carried over to the season. Washington didn’t have a roster that couldn’t match up with other teams.
This off-season, Washington made an effort to sign players who could avoid injuries – specifically, young players that have endured the long NBA season before.