Kristaps Porzingis, Wizards have had serious discussions on an extension

Kristaps Porzingis and the Wizards have been serious discussing a new deal in which he would opt out of his $36 million player option for the 2023-24 season and sign a new long-term deal, those sources say. The Wizards, who have dealt with a variety of injuries and setbacks this season, are currently 34-42 and in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. They have decisions to make on the futures of Porziņģis and forward Kyle Kuzma.