We’re just seven games into the season and it looks like coach Randy Wittman has finally settled on a rotation for the time being.

The Washington Wizards re-signed Drew Gooden and Kevin Seraphin this off-season, and they also added Kris Humphries and DeJuan Blair to the team via free agency in the summer. It’s taken Wittman some time to find his front court rotation, but he’s finally settled on Humphries and Seraphin as the first big men off the bench.

Humphries, who required surgery after cutting his hand in the Washington Wizards’ first preseason game against the Chicago Bulls, didn’t get much playing time in the first few games, but he’s made the most of his opportunity in the past two contests. He’s given the Wizards some much needed energy and rebounding off the bench, which is something Washington were missing after Trevor Booker‘s departure.

Seraphin, on the other hand, has surprisingly played over Blair since the start of the season. Since Nene returned to the lineup following his suspension from the first game, Drew Gooden hasn’t gotten consistent minutes, but the Washington Wizards have relied on Seraphin for his ability to score inside.

It’s clear that the Washington Wizards have emphasized the need to play under control to Kevin Seraphin, and for the most part, he’s done just that. Blair doesn’t possess the soft touch around the basket that Seraphin does, and he gives up size on the defensive end of the floor. J.Michael of CSN Washington provided more insight on why Seraphin has been playing over Blair:

He’s a center, not a forward, which means he has to beat out Kevin Seraphin behind Gortat for those minutes. If there’s an injury or someone gets in foul trouble, then Blair will be called upon. But the Wizards’ frontcourt is deep.

Wittman has solidified his front court rotation for now, but with Bradley Beal and Martell Webster out, the backup shooting guard position isn’t nearly as deep.

Glen Rice Jr. was supposed to become the team’s primary backup guard after an impressive NBA Summer League MVP run, but some off-court issues have taken him out of the rotation.

Cameras caught Glen Rice Jr. and Randy Wittman exchanging words as Rice walked to the Wizards bench during a substitution.

Rice, who’s had off-court issues in the past, hasn’t been able to find consistent minutes under coach Wittman.

Otto Porter, who also had a successful summer league run, has made the most of his opportunity and has consistently contributed off the bench. Rice’s play hasn’t translated from the summer league and he’s clearly been frustrated. He exchanged words with Wittman during the team’s match up against the Toronto Raptors and was yanked out of the rotation. Rasual Butler has played ahead of Rice in the rotation and unless something changes, I expect him to remain ahead of Rice.

The rotations will change again once Beal and Webster return from injury, but for now, I think Wittman has found the right set of players. Blair will get a chance to contribute in the future, but quite honestly, I’m worried about Rice’s future with the Washington Wizards. We all know how Jordan Crawford‘s stint ended in Washington and it’s obvious that the team doesn’t have time to deal with headcases.

What are your thoughts about Rice and Blair? Let me know in the comments.