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Wizards, Gary Neal agree to $2.1 million, 1-year deal
WASHINGTON -- Free-agent shooting guard Gary Neal has agreed to a $2.1 million, one-year contract with the Washington Wizards.
Agent David Bauman says Neal wanted to join a playoff team after finishing last season with the league-worst Minnesota Timberwolves.
Neal, 30, is returning to his roots: He was born in Maryland and played college basketball at Towson.
He has averaged 9.9 points and 38.1 percent shooting on 3-point attempts during five NBA seasons with four franchises. Charlotte traded him to Minnesota in February.
By agreeing to a one-year deal with Washington, Neal gets a chance to increase his value with a strong season and return to the free-agent market next summer.
Agent David Bauman says Neal wanted to join a playoff team after finishing last season with the league-worst Minnesota Timberwolves.
Neal, 30, is returning to his roots: He was born in Maryland and played college basketball at Towson.
He has averaged 9.9 points and 38.1 percent shooting on 3-point attempts during five NBA seasons with four franchises. Charlotte traded him to Minnesota in February.
By agreeing to a one-year deal with Washington, Neal gets a chance to increase his value with a strong season and return to the free-agent market next summer.