Even if the Wizards were playing games these days, they’d still be planning for the offseason. By the time April rolls around, organizations are already deep into prep for June and July.



In a recent conversation with The Athletic, general manager Tommy Sheppard detailed some of the organization’s preferences for the NBA Draft and free agency.



“We’re not hiding any state secrets,” he said when asked what types of players the Wizards might prioritize adding after the season. “We’re gonna improve defensively, and a lot of that is by repetition and continuity. We certainly look inside. Maybe we can get some more physicality there and get some more help out on the wings. There’s a lot of need that comes, but sometimes those needs get met by just staying patient (with your) players.”



The Wizards rank last in the NBA in points allowed per possession, though they’ve been more frugal since early...