The Washington Wizards are looking to add shooting this off-season. Paul Pierce reportedly spoke to Ernie Grunfeld right after midnight on Wednesday when the NBA Free Agency period began.

Shortly after, it was reported that the Wizards are pursuing Mike Dunleavy.

Washington and Cleveland are pursuing Mike Dunleavy Jr., but Chicago remains frontrunner with his Bird rights, league sources tell RealGM. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2015

These are just assumptions, but Pierce could’ve told Grunfeld that he’s decided to leave Washington after all. The order of these reports seems to suggest that’s what happened. Either way, the Wizards have the mid-level exception to work with this summer and Mike Dunleavy would be an OK replacement for Pierce, who’ll likely play his final season next year.

Last season with the Chicago Bulls, Mike Dunleavy averaged just over 9 points per game and shot over 40 percent from three.

Dunleavy, while known for his outside shooting, is a solid defender for his position. His ability to defend multiple positions and space the floor will likely earn him a short-term deal worth the mid-level exception.

Washington doesn’t have much wing depth, even if Paul Pierce decides to stay. Otto Porter will likely become the team’s starting small forward and Kelly Oubre isn’t ready to play a major role during his rookie season. With that said, the Wizards will likely add another small forward via the free agent market.

Mike Dunleavy would be capable of starting and he’d give John Wall, Bradley Beal another target off the dribble. He’s a consistent outside shooter and would provide the spacing Washington’s back court needs.

The Cavaliers have also reportedly expressed interest in signing Mike Dunleavy, so we’ll just have to wait and see what happens. Ultimately, I think Paul Pierce’s decision will determine who the Wizards decide to sign. If the future Hall-of-Famer decides to leave, then their pursuit of Dunleavy will probably become more aggressive.

It’s almost 1 o’clock in the morning, folks. It’s free agency.