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The Washington Wizards are in the early stages of finding a new general manager to replace Tommy Sheppard. The Wizards have had initial conversations with Milt Newton and Trajan Langdon. Newton is currently assistant general manager of the Milwaukee Bucks, while Langdon is general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans. Ted Leonsis remains in the information-gathering stage of … [Read more...] about Milt Newton, Trajan Langdon Among Candidates For Wizards’ GM Job

The Washington Wizards haven't formally begun their search for a new general manager, but potential targets are starting to emerge. As Wizards governor Ted Leonsis said when dismissing former GM Tommy Sheppard, the team is looking at outside candidates to lead their front office. Many expect Washington to inquire about the availability of Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri … [Read more...] about Wizards May Inquire About Masai Ujiri, Tim Connelly, Trajan Langdon For GM Job

Wes Unseld Jr. will remain as head coach of the Washington Wizards next season despite the dismissal of Tommy Sheppard. The Wizards plan to replace Sheppard with an executive from outside the organization. ESPN reports Unseld "continues to have a strong advocate with owner Ted Leonsis." … [Read more...] about Wes Unseld Jr. Will Remain As Head Coach Of Wizards

The Washington Wizards have parted ways with Tommy Sheppard as general manager. Sheppard was promoted from interim general manager in 2019 after replacing Ernie Grunfeld and had been with the franchise since 2003. During Sheppard's tenure, the Wizards traded John Wall and subsequently signed Bradley Beal to a supermax contract. The Wizards reached the playoffs in just one of … [Read more...] about Wizards Part Ways With Tommy Sheppard

The Washington Wizards were recently eliminated from playoff contention and will finish under .500 on the season. However, the team has seen enough progress that they plan to keep Wes Unseld Jr. as their head coach. "He is our coach moving forward," Wizards president and general manager Tommy Sheppard said Tuesday. The Wizards have gone 69-92 thus far under Unseld. However, … [Read more...] about Wes Unseld Jr To Remain Wizards Coach