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Washington Wizards: Wizards are still searching for Tomas Satoransky

By Jen Julie Smith

WASHINGTON, DC -  APRIL 10: Scott Brooks and Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizardson April 10, 2018 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC -  APRIL 10: Scott Brooks and Tomas Satoransky #31 of the Washington Wizardson April 10, 2018 at Capital One Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, USA – DECEMBER 19: Tomas Satoransky (31) of Washington Wizard in action against Dante Cunningham (33) of New Orleans Pelican during the NBA match between Washington Wizard and New Orleans Pelican at the Capital One Arena in Washington, USA on December 19, 2017. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, USA – DECEMBER 19: Tomas Satoransky (31) of Washington Wizard in action against Dante Cunningham (33) of New Orleans Pelican during the NBA match between Washington Wizard and New Orleans Pelican at the Capital One Arena in Washington, USA on December 19, 2017. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) /

Testing free agency in 2019

If the Wizards change Sato’s position, will he change teams? Satoransky made the following comment:

Is that a hint that if Satoransky doesn’t get to be Wall’s primary backup and his role changes, that he will seek other opportunities? Maybe.

But, he will be a restricted free agent at the end of the next season, so Washington gets the first bite at the apple.

Yes, Sato did an excellent job in the regular season. It’s not too far-fetched to say, he is the main reason why they were even able to reach the playoffs in the first place.

A year ago, one couldn’t make that blanket statement, but this season Sato proved himself. He just has to prove to the Wizards organization that his position is at point.

However, he has time this offseason to continue to improve. He hasn’t quite shown that he is ready to be the backup in the postseason. Yet, that’s not his fault.

The playoffs are a different type of animal. But if anyone could rise to the challenge, this season proved that you don’t bet against Sato.

Yet, nothing is guaranteed. But one thing’s for certain, the Wizards have to stop searching for Wall’s backup every season.

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