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Wizards lock up Marcin Gortat for 5 years

Contributors: Mark Deeks and Mike Prada

The Wizards gave the center $60 million to stay in Washington.

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Jun 25, 2014, 3:30pm EDT

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July 1, 2014
Gortat's new deal will be painful down the road

By Mark Deeks

The Washington Wizards paid a premium to keep their center, both in money and years. The money isn't a huge problem. The years, though, are.
July 1, 2014
Gortat re-signs with Wizards for 5 years, $60m

By Mike Prada

The Washington center is back, choosing to return instead of competing offers from the Heat and others.
June 30, 2014
Gortat rides to his camp in an assault vehicle

By Mike Prada

There's no better way to make an entrance.
June 25, 2014
Wiz will try to retain Gortat, Ariza

By Mike Prada

The Wizards returned to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2005 and only the second time since 1979, but face difficult decisions on two free-agent starters.