Wizards hire former Hawks executive Travis Schlenk to front office
President Michael Winger's first hire will serve as the senior vice president of player personnel as a new front office begins to take shape.
By Ava WallaceMichael Winger loves to build. He’ll get his chance with the Wizards.
Winger isn’t promising a quick fix and isn’t yet ready to discuss the looming decisions on free agents Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma.
By Ben GolliverWizards hire Michael Winger, former Clippers GM, as new president
Winger assumes the Wizards’ top job with less than a month before the NBA draft on June 22, where the Wizards hold the eighth, 42nd and 57th picks.
By Ava WallaceInside the NBA draft lottery room: Heartbreak for the Wizards
In the brief moment before the final ball was selected, Washington’s shot at getting the top selection had skyrocketed from 6.7 percent to 54.5 percent.
By Ben GolliverWizards hoping for a little magic in the NBA draft lottery
Washington has the eighth-best odds to win the lottery, or a 6.7 percent chance.
By Ava WallaceThe Wizards and Knicks GM Scott Perry: An ideal fit hiding in plain sight
The Wizards need look no further than New York, where the Knicks' Scott Perry built a roster in the middle of a playoff run, to find their next general manager.
By Jerry BrewerWizards drop assistants with general manager search still in early stages
Assistant coaches Alex McLean and Dean Oliver will not return to the Wizards next season.
By Ava WallaceIn hiring a general manager, the Wizards should think smaller
Big names such as Masai Ujiri and Bob Myers are nice. But Wizards owner Ted Leonsis's best bet might to act more like a mid-market team.
By Ava WallaceFor the long-patient Ted Leonsis, finally a Ted Talk to remember
Ted Leonsis finally admits it: The woebegone, wandering Wizards need new blood in the worst way.
By Candace BucknerWizards fire president and general manager Tommy Sheppard
“Failure to make the playoffs the last two seasons was very disappointing to our organization and our fans,” owner Ted Leonsis said in a statement.
By Ava WallaceFan sues Bradley Beal, alleges assault in postgame betting encounter
The suit alleges Beal knocked the hat off a fan's head after he was heckled over a lost bet. The fan is asking for damages exceeding $50,000.
By Ava WallaceJohnny Davis’s year of growth came with plenty of pain
Davis evolved from an unsure player who looked like he could’ve used that junior year at Wisconsin into a confident contributor with potential.
By Ava WallaceBradley Beal can’t see the future, but he expects to be with the Wizards
“I’m at peace with how the year went. I’m not at peace with how we are as a team," the star guard said in his final interview of the season.
By Ava WallaceWizards wrap up ‘kind of embarrassing’ year, move into pivotal offseason
The Wizards head into a busy offseason with one more loss, a 114-109 defeat to Houston, and much to do.
By Ava WallaceUndermanned Wizards beat even more undermanned Heat as string plays out
In a game with little at stake but playoff positioning for Miami and lottery odds for Washington, the Wizards lessened their chances for the top pick with a 114-108 win.
By Ava WallaceThe Wizards’ year-end diagnosis: Fatal underachievement
The Wizards will end yet another season before the playoffs. It should’ve been different.
By Candace BucknerAfter a career year, Kristaps Porzingis considers his future with the Wizards
The 27-year-old has a $36 million player option for next season, and talks of an extension have begun.
By Ava WallaceIt’s been a while since the Capitals and Wizards both missed the playoffs
After both franchises experienced dismal seasons in 2003-04, the Capitals or Wizards had qualified for the playoffs every year until this spring.
By Scott AllenAs Giannis Antetokounmpo rules, Johnny Davis has his moments in Wizards’ loss
The Greek star raced to a legit triple-double, but the Washington rookie impressed in a 140-128 defeat.
By Ava WallaceCorey Kispert and Johnny Davis score career highs in Wizards’ loss
Corey Kispert scored a career-high 29 points Sunday against the Knicks, upping the mark he set two days earlier against the Magic.
By Ava Wallace