Is Flip Saunders headed to Washington to coach the Wizards? The Washington Post has this story on its web site:

As one of the Washington Wizards’ worst regular seasons in franchise history slogs to a close, all signs are pointing to Flip Saunders being named the team’s head coach as early as next week.

A league official and a Western Conference team official both have said on condition of anonymity that Saunders is the top choice of General Manager Ernie Grunfeld. The team official added that Saunders, the former coach of the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, already has tabbed former NBA player Sam Cassell as an assistant. The officials requested anonymity because they are not at liberty to speak on behalf of the Wizards.

No deal has been finalized, but Saunders is among at least five potential candidates to have spoken with Grunfeld, according to a league source.

Saunders did not return The Post’s phone calls.

Well, that would put a dent in everyone’s Plan B if Tubby ever leaves the Gophers. And we’re pretty sure Cassell’s home planet would miss him.

Your thoughts? Does Flip to the Wizards make sense to you?

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