Washington Wizards point guard Tyus Jones will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. He hopes to stay with the Wizards, but Jones always wants to be a starter next season. "Anything can happen," Jones said, "but [my family and I] love D.C., we want to be here, and I want to help this team continue to build and move in the right direction." Jones was a fulltime starter for … [Read more...] about Tyus Jones Hopes To Stay With Wizards, Wants To Start
Brian Keefe Has ‘Strong Candidacy’ To Remain Head Coach Of Wizards
While the Washington Wizards will conduct a search for a new head coach this offseason, interim head coach Brian Keefe is considered to have a "strong candidacy" to be hired on a permanent basis, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Keefe was elevated to interim head coach after the Wizards fired Wes Unseld Jr. in January. Keefe was a longtime assistant coach for the … [Read more...] about Brian Keefe Has ‘Strong Candidacy’ To Remain Head Coach Of Wizards
Jared Butler, Wizards Agree To Three-Year, Standard NBA Deal
Jared Butler has agreed to a three-year standard NBA deal with the Washington Wizards. Butler was previously on a Two-Way with the Wizards. In 35 games with the Wizards this season, Butler is averaging 5.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 13.0 minutes. Butler also has appeared in 14 G League games with the Capital City Go-Go, averaging 18.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 7.0 … [Read more...] about Jared Butler, Wizards Agree To Three-Year, Standard NBA Deal
Wizards Reach Deal With Washington D.C. To Stay At Capital One Arena Through 2050
Ted Leonsis has reached a deal with Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser to keep the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington DC through at least 2050. Leonsis signed a letter of intent late Wednesday afternoon formalizing an agreement between his parent company, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, and the city. The deal comes after … [Read more...] about Wizards Reach Deal With Washington D.C. To Stay At Capital One Arena Through 2050
Ted Leonsis Meets With Maryland Governor About Relocating Wizards, Capitals To State
Ted Leonsis met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore to discuss the possibility of relocating the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals to the state. Leonsis had planned to move the teams to a new arena and entertainment district in Virginia, but that plan has stalled after key lawmakers blocked it from the state's budget. Leonsis and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin released … [Read more...] about Ted Leonsis Meets With Maryland Governor About Relocating Wizards, Capitals To State