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Thursday's Wizards Links: Scott Brooks will speak to his players about national anthem protests

Wizards Coach Scott Brooks plans to ‘have dialogue’ with team about national anthem protests: Scott Brooks plans to have a discussion with his Washington Wizards players about national anthem protests and social issues, the coach said Wednesday. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sparked a national conversation when he refused to stand for the playing of the anthem before several NFL preseason games. -- The Washington Post

Scott Brooks preps for Wizards training camp, still unclear if John Wall is ready: Before Scott Brooks opens his first training camp as the Washington Wizards‘ head coach, he’s still unsure of the status of his all-star point guard. During a lunch with Washington Post editors and reporters on Wednesday, Brooks addressed a wide range of topics including John Wall’s health. When asked if Wall would be available for the Wizards’ first training camp practice, Tuesday on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Brooks expressed uncertainty, though he didn’t appear too concerned at this point. -- The Washington Post

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