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Washington Wizards: 3 Possible Landing Spots For Otto Porter Jr. This Summer

By Jerran Anderson

Feb 16, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter (22) reacts to the Wizards defeating the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Washington defeats Indiana 111-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter (22) reacts to the Wizards defeating the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Washington defeats Indiana 111-98. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are a team in search of a big-time free agent signing. At 9-47 this season, the Nets will be under the salary cap this offseason with veterans Luis Scola, Bojan Bogdanovic and Randy Foye all freeing up space. It bodes well for a team looking to change its culture in Brooklyn.

As they currently are lacking at the wing position, Porter Jr. fits in well with their scheme of guards who like to drive-and-kick. With a lot of youth in guards Isaiah Whitehead, Sean Kilpatrick and Caris LaVert, it could bode well in luring a young guy like Otto Porter Jr.

However, with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson at the small forward position, it could create an interesting influx of players as well. Hollis-Jefferson is playing better in his second NBA season averaging 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists but he’s no Otto Porter Jr.

The Nets still have club options on Hollis-Jefferson’s third and fourth years or he could become a restricted free agent in 2019.

Offering Porter a max deal could be on the table this offseason for Brooklyn. It will be interesting to see if they can pry him away from the Wizards.

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