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Person familiar with decision: Wittman out as Wizards coach

WASHINGTON – Randy Wittman has been told he will not be back as coach of the Washington Wizards, according to a person familiar with the situation.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced by the team.

Wittman was told the news Wednesday night, when the Wizards’ season ended with a 109-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Washington finished 41-41 and 10th in the Eastern Conference, missing out on the playoffs after reaching the second round each of the previous two seasons.

In all, Wittman went 178-199 in 4 1/2 seasons with the Wizards, a winning percentage of .472. That lifted his career NBA coaching percentage to .406.

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