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Pelicans extend Okafor through the end of the season

Associated Press

Connecticut guard Shabazz Napier holds the championship trophy after defeating Kentucky 60-54, at the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game Monday, April 7, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

UConn’s Napier named most outstanding player

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, backs down Oklahoma Thunder center Steven Adams, right, during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Wizards get big man Marcin Gortat from Suns

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Wizards acquire Gortat from Suns for Okafor, pick

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Source: Wiz get Gortat from Suns for Okafor, pick

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant dunks in front of Washington Wizards center Emeka Okafor (50) and forward Chris Singleton (31) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Oklahoma City won 103-80. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Wizards’ Emeka Okafor, Chris Singleton out with injuries

The Washington Times

Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) shoots in front of Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall, Wizards extend home streak with win over Bulls

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) looks to pass against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Washington. The Wizards won 109-92. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards down Raptors for 7th straight home win

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Alan Anderson, rear, defends against Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)

Bradley Beal stars again as Wizards down Raptors

By Ian Harrison - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) passes the ball as he is guarded by Houston Rockets forward Greg Smith (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Washington. The Wizards won 105-103. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards rally past Rockets for another home win

Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) takes a shot against Denver Nuggets guard Andre Iguodala during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Washington. The Wizards won 119-113. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal takes knocks but Wizards beat Nuggets

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Wizards' Jan Vesely (24) defends as Philadelphia 76ers' Evan Turner shoots during the first half of the 76ers' 92-84 win on Jan. 30, 2013, in Philadelphia. (Associated Press)

Holiday, Nick Young lead 76ers over Wizards

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Thomas (22) shoots over the Washington Wizards frontcourt of Nene (left), Emeka Okafor (50) and Martell Webster (9) in the first half of the Kings' 96-94 win on Jan. 28, 2013, in Washington. (Associated Press)

Thomas’ shot ends Kings’ skid, top Wizards 96-94

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Wizards trample Bulls 86-73

Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Kevin Seraphin, of France, right, shoots over Chicago Bulls center Nazr Mohammed during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Kevin Seraphin gets some tough love from his ‘big brothers’

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times

Emeka Okafor was traded from the Hornets to the Wizards in June 2012. (Associated Press)

Wizards’ Emeka Okafor anxious to play, ready to lead

By Carla Peay - The Washington Times