Washington Wizards: Five biggest issues for team this offseason

By Ben Palmer | May 18, 2017

May 12, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) gestures on the court against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter in game six of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 92-91, and tied the series at 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 4, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) shoots the ball over Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) in the third quarter in game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-89. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Sign a veteran

The Washington Wizards had an average age of 25.8, which made them the ninth-youngest team in the NBA, and the third-youngest team to make the playoffs.

Could that explain why the team went 19-22 on the road this past season? Possibly. What the Wizards need is a veteran, someone who can help lead the team with experience. As of now, Marcin Gortat is the oldest player on the team at 33 years old, and as I mentioned before, he may be traded eventually.

There will be plenty of veterans looking for a team this offseason, including players like Marreese Speights, David West, Raymond Felton, and CJ Miles, all of whom could be signed for relatively cheap and would provide a solid veteran presence on the team.

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