Marcin Gortat returned from a three-game personal absence in Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets, tying a season-high with 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting, 13 boards, one steal and one block in 36 minutes.

Gortat was rusty with four turnovers but the Wizards needed him back on the floor in the worst way and owners probably feel the same way.  He can probably be had on the cheap because of all of his stops and starts this season.