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NBA Free Agency: Could sharpshooter Mike Scott be an option for the Milwaukee Bucks?

By Jordan Treske

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: Mike Scott #30 of the Washington Wizards during their game against the Toronto Raptors during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Scott
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: Mike Scott #30 of the Washington Wizards during their game against the Toronto Raptors during Game One of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 14, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Scott /
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Salary

Considering he was looking to rebuild his career after it had gone wayward in a hurry, Scott was brought on by the Wizards on a one-year minimum deal worth $1.47 million last offseason.

The Wizards undoubtedly reaped the rewards in a big way as a result of bringing him in at that number and Scott likewise outplayed the value of what was essentially a low risk, high reward-type contract.

But now, the Wizards are set to deal with the after effects of Scott rising up to become a pivotal figure to their season this year at a time when they will have little to no resources at their disposal, due to their present salary cap situation.

Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington broke down Scott’s impending free agency situation and how the Wizards are set to go about considering bringing him back for potentially a second season following his exit interview:

"“The Wizards are interested in retaining Scott this summer but are currently not set up to have much money to play with in free agency. They are in the luxury tax with three max contracts and others set to earn big money in 2018-19 like Ian Mahinmi and Marcin Gortat. They would likely need to use a salary cap exception to bring him back. Washington is also expected to make significant changes to their bench like they have in recent years. Though Scott was a bright spot, the team could use its available resources to go in a different direction, perhaps to value defense over Scott’s scoring ability. There is also the draft in June that will affect the Wizards’ free agency priorities, depending on what type of player they bring in.”"

While Hughes went on to relay that Scott didn’t outright speak of returning back to Washington for another year, the way Scott spoke of the organization could indicate there’s an interest on his side to remain a Wizard, for both continuity and sentimental reasons.

With that said, the Wizards face a whole host of questions this summer and with limited flexibility available, it’s entirely possible to see Scott’s free agency get lost in the shuffle or see him look to lock down his future immediately once the free agency period begins.

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