Following his team’s fifth consecutive loss, Washington Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. said former starting center Daniel Gafford has been removed from the rotation for the time being. Unseld said it wasn’t about Gafford’s play, but that the team had poor flow when trying to play three centers.
Thomas Bryant recently returned after a year-long absence from a torn ACL. He got his first start of the season in Saturday’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Montrezl Harrell played his regular minutes as the backup five as well.
In recent weeks, rumors have surfaced that rival teams are looking at Washington’s crowded frontcourt for trade options. In addition to Bryant, Gafford and Harrell at center, the Wizards are also stuffed at the four with Kyle Kuzma, Rui Hachimura and Davis Bertans.
After a 10-3 start, Washington has lost 23 of 36 games. That’s seen the Wizards fall to 11th in the Eastern Conference.