The Washington Wizards have picked up head coach Wes Unseld, Jr.’s fourth-year option, according to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post. Unseld has a cumulative record of 70-94 in two seasons coaching the team.
Given that the Wizards are beginning a rebuild with a new front office this season, it wouldn’t be unheard of if General Manager Will Dawkins or Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger decided to move on to a different option. However, they are content with Unseld getting a fresh start by leading this new Wizards era.
There is also another reason why Dawkins and Winger may have extended Unseld, even if they have reservations about him.