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Why the Washington Wizards reportedly turning down a chance at James Harden made sense for their mess

Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com

You're almost tempted to save all your words about the reports of Washington turning down a deal for James Harden for when the current regime in Washington is shown the door. For when personnel chief Ernie Grunfeld eventually leaves the team, and a new …

Chris Broussard, ESPN.com

John Wall will have his left knee re-examined by Dr. David Altchek Friday in New York, according to league sources. The Wizards are hoping the visit will provide a more specific timetable as to when Wall will return to action.

Isaac Rauch, deadspin.com

Fresh off finishing 20-46 last year, the Wizards decided to take a somewhat unconventional route to respectability: Rather than completely (that is to say, intentionally) tanking, clearing the roster of onerous contracts, and rebuilding through the draf…