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How Will the Washington Wizards’ Rotation Look Next Season?

By Frank J. Platko

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 29: Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards, John Wall #2, Markieff Morris #5, Otto Porter Jr. #22 and Bradley Beal #3 talk during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 29: Marcin Gortat #13 of the Washington Wizards, John Wall #2, Markieff Morris #5, Otto Porter Jr. #22 and Bradley Beal #3 talk during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on January 29, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 12: Markieff Morris #5 of the Washington Wizards goes up for a shot against the Boston Celtics during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 12, 2017 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Starter: Markieff Morris

Backup: Jason Smith

Reserve: Mike Scott

Reserve: Chris McCullough

Markieff Morris had a solid all-around second season in D.C. The heart and soul of “Death Row,” Morris can still improve in several areas. Expect him to play 30+ MPG again this season. 

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The rotation behind Keef could shape up in a number of ways. Jason Smith saw playing time at both the 4 and 5 last season. But with a healthy Mahinmi, he was used primarily as the backup power forward. Assuming the same takes place this season, recent signee Mike Scott will be hard pressed for playing time. 

His skill set is somewhat similar to Morris’s. He’s athletic, versatile, and can shoot the three. But he’s also been out of the league recently, and his ability to contribute is a huge question mark entering the season. 

As is Chris McCullough, whom the Wizards acquired from the Nets in exchange for a first round pick. While he boasts athletic ability and potential as a stretch 4, he’s yet to make a real impact in the NBA and didn’t stand out in summer league. If he should retain his roster spot, McCullough will ride the pine.

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