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Otto Porter Jr.: 5 potential landing spots in 2017 NBA free agency

By Jerran Anderson

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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 04: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Verizon Center on May 4, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 04: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards handles the ball against the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Verizon Center on May 4, 2017 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) /

1. Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards couldn’t come to an initial agreement with Otto Porter on day one of free agency, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The good news: Porter is a restricted free agent.

The restricted free agency part gives Washington all the leverage but ultimately, it’s up to Porter to sign with the team that best fits him. Coming off his best season with the Wizards, it’s hard to see Porter going elsewhere.

Money could play a bigger role in all of it. While the Wizards have the ability to match any offer sheet set in front of Porter, the biggest key is just how much they’re willing to spend on him.

Wizards sources have indicated they’ll match any offer sheet Porter receives, but it could put them out of the running for restricted free agent Bojan Bogdanovic for financial reasons.

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While Porter is courting max deals from other clubs, Bogdanovic is looking for a 3-4 year deal worth about $16 million per year.