The Washington Wizards promoted Jarell Christian to an NBA assistant, sources told Candace Buckner of The Washington Post.

Christian coached the Wizards' G League team in their debut season. Ryan Richman will replace Christian as the head coach of the Capital City Go-Go.

The Wizards also reached out to Maurice Cheeks about taking a role as an assistant to Scott Brooks, league sources told Fred Katz of The Athletic. Cheeks turned down the opportunity to remain with the Thunder.