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Anthony Bennett can’t work out because of surgery to his left rotator cuff, but the forward is expected to be in town to interview with the Wizards next week, CSN Washington learned Friday. CSNWashington.com

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The Phoenix Suns today announced a series of moves within the team’s basketball operations department. Pat Connelly has been named to the role of Assistant General Manager and Trevor Bukstein has been promoted to Assistant General Manager. Ronnie Lester has been named a scout and Emilio Kovacic has been named International Scouting Consultant. John Treloar will remain the team’s Director of Player Personnel; John Shumate and Bubba Burrage remain scouts. NBA.com

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The Washington Wizards plan to work out Georgetown sophomore Otto Porter Jr. on June 14 at Verizon Center, agent David Falk confirmed Thursday. Falk said that the specifics of the workout are still being hashed out but added that Porter “probably will not be by himself” and “in some format where he can show his versatility.” Washington Post

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Sam Amico: Ohio State F Deshaun Thomas to work out for Wizards on THU, Knicks on FRI. Indiana C/F Cody Zeller has Suns on THU, T-wolves next week. Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

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The Washington Wizards will conduct a pre-draft workout tomorrow – Thursday, June 6th – at 12:30 pm at Verizon Center. The following players are currently scheduled to participate in Thursday's workout: Keion Bell | G | Missouri | 6'4, 200 lbs Laurence Bowers | F | Missouri | 6'8, 227 lbs... NBA.com

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Rod Boone: Brooklyn's A.J. Matthews, the intriguing 6-11 center, said he has workouts with #Wizards and #Bucks on tap over the next week. Twitter @rodboone

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Otto Porter: Analysis: The Wizards are sitting pretty at No. 3. The two players they really like -- Porter and UNLV's Anthony Bennett -- are both on the board here. The need help at both the 3 and the 4, and sources say their front office is split between them. ESPN.com

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The Washington Wizards will conduct a pre-draft workout tomorrow – Tuesday, June 4th – at 10:30 am at Verizon Center. The following players are currently scheduled to participate in Tuesday's workout: Malcolm Armstead, Demetrius Conger, Ramon Galloway, Jamelle Hagins, Romero Osby, Tray Woodall NBA.com

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Adonis Thomas: Oklahoma City Thunder workout was a success! Great workout with a great group of guys! Thanks to #OKC for having me! Next stop..........#DC Twitter

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Adam Zagoria: Former Louisville PG Peyton Siva works out this week for Philadelphia (Tuesday), Washington (Wednesday) and Utah (Friday). Twitter

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In a brief interview, Wall declined to discuss specific options but said he has not reached out to any of the players who could go in that spot, a group that includes Georgetown’s Otto Porter Jr. and Indiana’s Victor Oladipo (DeMatha). He said the top prospects have enough to worry about during a stressful time that is also a “once in a lifetime experience.” Wall, sporting the jersey of Thierry Henry of the New York Red Bulls, was in town Saturday to help evaluate local players as part of the energy drink company’s second-annual search for the country’s top streetball talent. In that capacity, the former No. 1 overall pick said he’s tough to impress: “I feel like everyone should play like me.” Washington Post

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Josh Newman: Travon Woodall will work out for the Wizards on Tuesday, according to a source. First NBA workout for the former Pitt/St. Anthony star guard Twitter

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ESPN 1500 Minnesota is reporting that Milt Newton, the Wizards vice president of player personnel, is a “good bet” to become the next general manager of the Timberwolves. The report added that a move would not happen until after the draft. Washington Post

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When asked if he had spoken to Newton about joining him in Minnesota, Saunders replied via text message: “Not even thinking about talking to anybody or doing anything until after July 1.” Washington Post

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Former Creighton and Rutgers big man Greg Echenique will work out for the Washington Wizards June 3, the Phoenix Suns June 18 and the Nets June 19, his agent told SNY.tv. The 6-foot-9, 260-pound center has already worked out for the Boston Celtics, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Portland Trail Blazers. “I think the Blazers was my best workout yet,” Echenique told SNY.tv of Friday’s workout. “I thought I played hard and finished well every time I had the ball. I got some good feedback from the staff. “As for the Nets, I’m glad that more and more teams are giving me the opportunity to play in front of them and show what I can bring to the table. I consider myself a bit of an underdog during this process so every chance that I get I try and do my best. ZagsBlog.com

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Marc J. Spears: Two assistant GMs with Nuggets ties to keep eye on as possible GM candidates include the Wizards' Tommy Sheppard & Bucks' Jeff Weltman. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo

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On Monday, the Wizards will have Illinois State 6-foot-4 senior guard Tyler Brown (18.1 points, 4.4 rebouds), Creighton 6-9 senior forward Gregory Echenique (9.7 points, 6.6 rebounds), East Carolina 6-1 senior guard Miguel Paul (13.3 points, 7.2 assists) and Elizabeth City State 6-4 senior guard Angelo Sharpless (20.5 points, 8.8 rebounds). Washington Post

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Throughout the week, the Wizards will also have Louisville 6-1 senior point guard Peyton Siva (10 points, 5.7 assists), Bucknell 6-11 senior center Mike Muscala (18.9 points, 11.3 rebounds), Indiana senior forward Christian Watford (12.3 points, 6.3 rebounds), Kentucky freshman point 6-1 guard Archie Goodwin (14.1 points, 4.6 rebounds), Memphis 6-7 sophomore guard Adonis Thomas (11.7 points, 4.5 rebounds), Oklahoma 6-8 senior forward Romero Osby (16 points, seven rebounds), Iowa State 6-7 senior forward Will Clyburn (14.9 points, 6.8 rebounds), Temple 6-4 guard Khalif Wyatt (20.5 points, four assists) and Syracuse senior forward James Southerland (13.2 points, 5.2 rebounds). Washington Post

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Echenique, who played for Dan Hurley at St. Benedict’s Prep, was slated to work out for the Portland Trail Blazers today (Friday) and with the Washington Wizards June 3. “I think the Blazers was my best workout yet,” Echenique told SNY.tv. “I thought I played hard and finished well every time I had the ball. I got some good feedback from the staff. As for the Nets, I’m glad that more and more teams are giving me the opportunity to play in front of them and show what I can bring to the table. I consider myself a bit of an underdog during this process so every chance that I get I try and do my best.” ZagsBlog.com

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Coach Randy Wittman and GM Ernie Grunfeld have said they don’t want to add three rookies to the 2013-14 roster, meaning they would like to explore dealing at least one pick, maybe both in the second round, in a package for a veteran. According to persons with knowledge of the situation, the Wizards will bring in about six players each day through Friday. Six is the maximum teams are allowed. CSN has confirmed some of the names. Lottery picks such as Otto Porter (Georgetown), Victor Oladipo (Indiana) and Ben McLemore (Kansas), who could be available when the Wizards pick No. 3 overall, will not be among this first wave but could come here the following week. CSNWashington.com

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