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Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr., left, drives against Washington Wizards guard Chasson Randle during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Otto Porter latest player to burst out after trade from Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) reacts after dunking the ball against the Chicago Bulls as Memphis Grizzlies forward Justin Holiday (7) stands nearby during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Chicago. The Bulls won 122-110. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Otto Porter explodes for Bulls, torching Grizzlies for career-high 37 points

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal encouraged with Wizards’ direction after meeting with Ted Leonsis

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) goes to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) and center Joel Embiid, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Washington. The Wizards won 123-106. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE**

Otto Porter finding rhythm in bench role

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) handles the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Scott Brooks wants Otto Porter more involved offensively on West Coast trip

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) shoots against Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes (46) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Wizards commit to 3-point shooting on first day of camp

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) dribbles the ball during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 106-98. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Otto Porter to miss remainder of Raptors series after procedure

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) handles the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Otto Porter’s status up in the air as Wizards face elimination

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) is hit by Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo (4) but does not get a foul call during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wizards drop third straight at home as Pacers get key win

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) shoots the ball during the overtime portion of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Washington. The Wizards won 119-113 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

Otto Porter trying to find rhythm amid recurring hip issues

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) handles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Otto Porter missing one game reminds how thin Washington’s roster is

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) handles the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bradley Beal and Otto Porter carry more weight without John Wall

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) reacts with forward Mike Scott (30) and guard Tim Frazier (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, in Washington. The Wizards won 113-94. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

John Wall catching a break because of Wizards rotations

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall celebrates as he stands on the scorer's table after Game 6 against the Boston Celtics in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Washington. Wall sank the game-winning 3-point shot. The Wizards won 92-91. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall, Wizards agree to four-year, $170 million ‘supermax’ extension

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 26, 2017 file photo, Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) gestures after his 3-pointer during the second half in Game 5 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks in Washington. Porter's $106 million, four-year contract solidifies his spot as part of the Washington Wizards' core and also, temporarily, makes him their highest-paid player ahead of John Wall and Bradley Beal. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Otto Porter, Wizards stress continuity

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 26, 2017 file photo, Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) gestures after his 3-pointer during the second half in Game 5 of the team's first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks in Washington. Porter's $106 million, four-year contract solidifies his spot as part of the Washington Wizards' core and also, temporarily, makes him their highest-paid player ahead of John Wall and Bradley Beal. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

With Otto Porter deal done, Wizards keep young core together

By BRIAN MCNALLY - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) guards against Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first half in Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, Thursday, May 4, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Otto Porter has his maximum contract offer matched by Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 4, 2017 file photo, Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) drives against Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the first half in Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Washington. The Washington Wizards have matched the Brooklyn Nets’ $106 million, four-year offer sheet to keep forward Otto Porter. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Wizards match Nets’ offer sheet to keep Porter

Associated Press

FILE - In this April 30, 2017, file photo, Washington Wizards' Otto Porter Jr. (22) drives past Boston Celtics' Jae Crowder (99) during the third quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game, in Boston. Following his best NBA season, Otto Porter Jr. has a big offer to join the Brooklyn Nets. Porter has agreed to sign an offer sheet with the Nets, a person with knowledge of the details said. The Wizards plan to match the offer and keep Porter, the person told The Associated Press on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because contracts can't be signed until Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Otto Porter’s maximum contract offer matched by Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44), of Croatia, goes to the basket against Utah Jazz center Boris Diaw (33), of France, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Wizards pull qualifying offer to Bojan Bogdanovic

By Josh Luckenbaugh - The Washington Times