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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

Jay Huff has been named the 2022-23 NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year for his performances this season with the Capital City Go-Go, the NBA G League affiliate of the Washington Wizards, and the South Bay Lakers. Huff, who signed a Two-Way contract with the Wizards on March 1, led the NBA G League with 3.1 blocks per game in the regular season in 28 games played. He also … [Read more...] about Jay Huff Named G League Defensive Player Of The Year

Kristaps Porzingis and the Washington Wizards are in serious talks on a contract extension, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. As part of an extension, Porzingis would opt out of his $36 million player option for 23-24 to sign a long-term deal. The Wizards can offer Porzingis up to $180 million over four years. Porziņģis has averaged 23.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.7 … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis, Wizards In Serious Talks On Contract Extension

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is under investigation by the Orlando Police Department after a confrontation with a fan. The incident occurred following the Wizards loss at the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, March 21. As Beal and the Wizards were exiting through the visiting tunnel at the Amway Center, a fan approached Beal and reportedly yelled at him about a losing bet. The … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Under Investigation For Confrontation With Fan