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Paul Pierce's coach, Randy Wittman, believes that the veteran forward will return to the Wizards next season, The Washington Post reports.

Pierce's coach, Randy Wittman, believes that the veteran forward will return to the Wizards next season, The Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Pierce has a player option for next season worth nearly $6 million, but it remains to be seen whether Pierce will exercise the option and return for an 18th NBA season. Wittman was quoted as saying, "I think he wants to be back...I won't put words in his mouth, but I'd be surprised if he didn't." Pierce was non-committal about a return following Friday's loss to Atlanta, but he has some time before making his final decision.

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