NBA: Wall breaks news, Gortat staying a Washington Wizard

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall and his team finally broke their NBA playoffs drought this past season. He’s looking to bring the band back together for a return trip.

Got my man @MGortat back now waitin for my bro @TrevorAriza...Come on !!

— John Wall (@John_Wall) July 2, 2014

Just got it confirmed. Marcin Gortat just agreed to a 5-year deal to return the #wizards, according to a league source.

— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) July 2, 2014

Marcin Gortat has agreed to a five year, $60 million contract extension with Washington, league source tells Yahoo Sports.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 2, 2014

Wall tweeted out that his team has agreed to re-sign free agent center Marcin Gortat, with media reports later confirming that the 6’11” Polish big man agreed to a five-year deal worth $60 million.

I'm proud to say Washington will be my home.

— Marcin Gortat (@MGortat) July 2, 2014

Gortat himself later tweeted, “I’m proud to say Washington will be my home.”

Last season, Gortat normed 13.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 blocks in 81 regular season games with the Wizards. In their postseason run, the 30-year-old posted 13.0 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 blocks.

Deals cannot be officially signed until July 10.

Not only does bringing Gortat back strengthen the Wizards, it’s also a big blow to defending the Eastern Conference champions Miami Heat, who were eyeing Gortat as an upgrade to their center position.

The Wizards will now turn their attention to another free agent, small forward Trevor Ariza. - AMD, GMA News