Scott Brooks has 5-year deal to coach Washington Wizards
Scott Brooks yells from the Oklahoma City Thunder sideline during the first half of a game against the Mavericks on Dec. 28, 2014.
Scott Brooks is on his way to Washington, the latest move made by the Wizards that could have the added benefit of enticing Kevin Durant to return home this summer.
The Wizards reached agreement with Brooks to become the team’s new coach on Thursday, said two people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made.
The sides agreed on a five-year deal, one of the people told the AP.
Brooks had a 338-207 record in seven years with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He helped develop Durant and Russell Westbrook into perennial All-Stars and led the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012.
He replaces Randy Wittman, whose contract option was not picked up after Washington went 41-41 and finished 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum has been ruled out for Saturday night’s Game 3 of their first-round series against the Miami Heat with a sprained left foot.
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