Besides LeBron James leaving the Miami Heat, arguably the most surprising move this off-season occurred when Paul Pierce decided to sign with the Washington Wizards.

After beating the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the playoffs, the Washington Wizards have put themselves back on the map and have become an attractive destination for free agents. Washington currently has 14 players under contract, and although they have kept the final roster spot open in the past, they have expressed interest in signing Ray Allen, who’s still a free agent.

According to J.Michael of CSN Washington, the Washington Wizards reached out to Ray Allen again recently:

The Wizards have reached out to Ray Allen — again — in hopes of convincing the 39-year-old, if he decides to play rather than retire, to come to D.C., CSNwashington.com confirmed via multiple persons with knowledge of the situation Friday.

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First, the Wizards are waiting to get a definitive answer from Allen if he’s returning for another season. According to two people with knowledge of the situation, Allen’s agent Jim Tanner hasn’t told the Wizards that they wouldn’t be an option.

The Washington Wizards signed Xavier Silas and Damion James to training camp deals, but it’s clear that they’d give the last roster spot to Ray Allen if they get an opportunity to.

At 39-years old, Ray Allen isn’t the same player he used to be, but he can still certainly shoot it from outside and he’d serve as a mentor to some of Washington’s younger players, including Bradley Beal who’s often likened to Allen.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs were also reportedly interested in signing Ray Allen, and although the Wizards are expected to be a top team in the Eastern Conference, I’d be surprised if Allen decides to come to the nation’s capital. If he decides to continue his playing career, Ray Allen will likely get the veteran’s minimum, and I’m not sure if he’d be willing to come back knowing that he’s accomplished virtually he could have.

Regardless, I’m glad the Washington Wizards are reaching out to Ray Allen. After all, everyone was pretty shocked when Paul Pierce chose to play for Washington.