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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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Jan 19, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) gestures after a three point basket during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Washington Wizards won 113-110. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) gestures after a three point basket during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Washington Wizards won 113-110. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards would be certifiably insane if they didn’t sign Otto Porter Jr. this offseason, even if it means a max deal. With center Ian Mahinmi on a four-year, $64 million deal, the Wizards’ investment in the 30-year-old has yet to pan out, but that’s OK.

Porter has a lot to do with the Wizards’ 34-21 record. He’s made a career-high six three-pointers in three games so far this season and continues to improve.

Signing Porter long-term should be a priority, but upgrading the bench should also be on the table as well. They’ve gotten away with winning despite having the likes of guard Trey Burke and center Jason Smith. But it won’t be nearly enough for them to build a championship roster around.

If the Wizards do sign Porter to a max deal, Mahinmi can become the easiest asset to move. However, it’s all dependent on how Mahinmi performs after the All-Star Break.

If he can be a formidable force in the paint, look for Washington to possibly move him, freeing up even more cap space.

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Once the team signs Porter long-term, the next focus needs to be on improving the bench. Point guard John Wall, center Marcin Gortat and forward Markieff Morris won’t be free agents until the 2019 season, as will a number of other players.

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