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Trevor Ariza set to stay with the Washington Wizards

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When the Washington Wizards acquired Trevor Ariza earlier this season, the franchise hoped that the veteran could help with the team's playoff push. Despite this, the Wizards currently sit outside of the playoff places, although NBC Sports is reporting that Washington will look to keep Ariza:

We can assume by that Wizards owner Ted Leonsis means the Feb. 7 NBA trade deadline will be pretty quiet for Washington. But it doesn’t mean teams won’t be calling - especially those looking at two-way perimeter players like Trevor Ariza. Sources (close) to NBC Sports Washington coupled with other factors indicated the Wizards’ plan to keep Ariza for the remainder of the season, despite the impact of John Wall’s season-ending heel surgery.

Since joining the Wizards from the Phoenix Suns, Ariza has played 16 times, averaging 14.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.