Wizards sign coach Randy Wittman to three-year extension

Washington Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed head coach Randy Wittman to a contract extension. Wittman's extension is for three years, according to CSN Washington.

"We are pleased with the progress the team has made on the court and with the culture we have been able to build with Randy as our head coach," said Grunfeld. "We will look to continue that momentum with him deservedly leading this group of dedicated and hard-working players."

Washington won its first playoff series since 2005, defeating the Chicago Bulls in five games in the first round. The team advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals where they fell in six games to the Indiana Pacers, marking the first time since the 1978-79 season that the team had won two games in the second round of the playoffs.

"This team and this organization have made significant strides over the last two-and-a-half seasons and I'm excited to be a part of the next step in that process," said Wittman.

The Wizards finished 44-38 in 2013-14, representing a 15-game turnaround. The team's 44 victories were the most since they won 45 in 2004-05, while their 22 road victories were tied for the most in the Eastern Conference and marked the highest team total since 1972-73 (23).