Neal (ankle) scored 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt) while seeing a team-high 26 minutes off the bench in the Wizards' 129-95 preseason win over the 76ers on Tuesday.

A sprained left ankle cost Neal the final handful of games with the Timberwolves last season, but after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Wizards in the summer, he entered training camp at full health. Neal has routinely seen just over 20 minutes per night over the last five seasons as a backup point guard, but he'll face perhaps his stiffest competition for that role in his first year in Washington. Along with Neal, veterans Ramon Sessions and Garrett Temple remain in the conversation for backup duties behind John Wall.

Neal agreed to terms Friday with the Wizards on a one-year deal that will pay him $2.1 million, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.

Neal endured a difficult season in 2014-15, spending time with the Hornets and Timberwolves. The veteran averaged 11.8 points and 3.2 rebounds for Minnesota but struggled mightily in Charlotte, averaging just 9.6 points on 35.9 percent shooting. The Baltimore native will seek a fresh start near his hometown and should carve out 20 or so minutes per game off the bench on most nights.

Neal appeared in only 11 games for the Timberwolves this season after coming over from Charlotte in February.

Neal began the season in Charlotte and struggled mightily through 43 games, averaging 9.6 points on just 35.9 percent shooting. He came to Minnesota in a deal that sent Mo Williams to Charlotte but only appeared in 11 contests, in which he posted averages of 11.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in 23.8 minutes. Neal went down with a severely sprained ankle against Charlotte on Mar. 22 and would go on to miss the final 13 games of the season (all Timberwolves losses). Entering the offseason, Neal will be an unrestricted free agent. He's struggled to find a home since leaving San Antonio for Milwaukee two summers ago, but he figures to draw considerable interest as a low-cost, veteran shooter off the bench.

Minnesota head coach Flip Saunders said no injured players, including Neal (ankle), will play in Minnesota's final two games, head coach Flip Saunders told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Neal has played just one game since Mar. 13, so this isn't a surprise with nothing positive for Minnesota to play for the final two games.

Neal (ankle) is hoping to play in the final two games of the season, Darren Wolfson of ABC reports.

This news means that Neal should be considered out for Saturday's game against the Warriors as he continues to nurse his ankle injury. The 30-year-old has missed 14 of the last 15 games and won't likely see considerable time on the court if he does return before the the season comes to an end.

Neal (ankle) will not play against the Lakers on Friday, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Neal hasn't played since Mar. 22, and the team hasn't provided any information that would lead one to believe he's close to returning. With only three games remaining beyond Friday's contest, Neal could very well have played his final game of the season.

Neal (ankle) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Blazers.

Neal has not played since Mar. 22, and at this point one has to wonder if the team will simply rule him out for the rest of the season with only five games (including Wednesday's) remaining.

Neal (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Sacramento.

Neal's absence due to an ankle concern will extend yet another game. With no sign of a return imminent, consider him highly questionable to return Wednesday at Portland.

Neal (ankle) went through practice Saturday, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Neal hasn't played since Mar. 22 due to an ankle injury, but his presence at practice suggests he could return as early as Tuesday against the Kings. With the Timberwolves' roster depleted by injuries, Neal could see significant minutes upon his return, though he'd likely remain in a bench role.

Neal (ankle) won't play Friday against the Magic, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Neal was initially listed as doubtful for Friday's contest, but was then upgraded to questionable. It appears the upgrade was for naught, as he will sit once again, stretching his absence to seven striaght games.

Neal (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game.

Neal was doubtful as of Thursday, but the team has upgraded him to questionable. He hasn't played in five games, so it still seems unlikely that he's ready to play.

Neal (ankle) is doubtful Friday against the Magic.

Neal has missed five straight games with a sore right ankle and the team has not provided any updates on his status. Barring rapid improvement, Neal will miss another game Friday.

Neal (ankle) will sit out again Wednesday agains the Raptors, Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Neal has been sidelined for the last five games with a sore right ankle, and he'll extend the streak of absences to six Wednesday versus Toronto. The fact that he's been ruled out more than a day in advance indicates that he's not overly close to returning.

Neal (ankle) won't play Monday against the Jazz.

Neal continues to sit with ankle soreness, having missed all but one game in the past two weeks. His return remains day-to-day, but there's no indication of exactly when that will be.

Neal (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Neal has played just one game over the past two weeks, and there's no indication he plans on returning to the court once again Monday. His doubtful designation means he'll most likely miss the contest, though an official designation should come closer to the tip-off.

Neal (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.

Neal will be missing a fourth straight game, but beside the one-night show he put on March 22, Neal has really been out ever since March 15. He should be tossed back in most leagues. With his health a question mark, and his role in question, there's no reason to hang on to him in most leagues. Neal's next chance to return will be Monday against the Jazz.

Neal (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets.

An illness, and now an ankle issue, have kept Neal out of six of the last seven games, and he'll continue to sit out through Friday's matchup with Houston. With a number of injuries to key players, the Wolves have relied upon Zach LaVine and Lorenzo Brown for production in the backcourt. Recent 10-day signee Sean Kilpatrick has also been a part of the rotation, and he played 24 minutes off the bench Wednesday.

Neal (ankle) will not play Wednesday against the Lakers.

Neal missed four games due to an illness, and he sprained his ankle in Sunday's game against the Jazz. He'll join Ricky Rubio, Nikola Pekovic and Kevin Garnett on yet another crowded Wolves injury report.

Neal (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Lakers.

The Minnesota injury report is once again extremely crowded, but there's little reason to think the team will push Neal through his injury. Meanwhile, Kevin Martin (hamstring) is listed as questionable, which means we could see a whole lot more of Zach LaVine, Lorenzo Brown and Chase Budinger.

Neal (ankle) won't play Monday against the Jazz.

Neal rejoined the lineup Sunday after dealing with an illness, but exited early with an ankle injury. The issue will cost him Monday's contest as well, making Zach LaVine and Kevin Martin candidates to receive a minutes bump in his place.