Scott Brooks to Wizards: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

One year away from the sidelines was apparently enough for Scott Brooks, who will reportedly take over as head coach of the Washington Wizards.  

According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooks agreed to a deal with the Wizards on Thursday that will be worth $35 million over five years. USA Today’s Jeff Zillgitt confirmed the news.  

The Oklahoma City Thunder unceremoniously fired Brooks last year after seven seasons. He missed the playoffs despite a 45-37 record during the 2014-15 season, in which the Thunder played 55 games without Kevin Durant and a combined 33 games without Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka. 

Even though the Thunder fired Brooks in late April, Wojnarowski reported the former NBA Coach of the Year passed on interviews with the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans and opted to sit out last year. 

It became apparent this April that Brooks was going to have his choice of jobs before the 2016-17 season. ESPN.com’s Marc Stein reported the Wizards were …

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