Scott Brooks had "a playoff mandate of sorts" entering the 20-21 season as he's without a contract for next season with the Washington Wizards, according to a source. It is unclear how a play-in tournament appearance would factor into that calculus. 

Brooks has not been informed what lies ahead as the Wizards continue to surge of late.

Tommy Sheppard has also had questions circling about his future running the franchise. 

The presence of Brooks was a key factor in the trade for Russell Westbrook.