Wizards seek balance between competitiveness, development of young roster

C.J. Miles was excited to make his season debut with the Wizards earlier this week. More than an hour before Monday’s win against the Detroit Pistons, the veteran swingman was already dressed in full uniform, as he does for all his games.

It’s a habit Miles learned under former assistant Phil Johnson when the two were together in Utah.

“I was just happy to be out there competing again,” Miles said. “It’s just great to be back on the floor and help my team any way I can.”

At 32, Miles is the oldest player on the Wizards, who acquired the forward this offseason. In a season when he doesn’t know how many minutes he’ll play per game, the Dallas native is prepared for any role — one which could…