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Washington Wizards · 5 years agoOwner Ted Leonsis thinks Wizards can turn things around fast

Most analysts expect the Washington Wizards to have another forgettable year next season. Superstar point guard John Wall is still recovering from his season-ending Achilles injury and is not looking likely to play a significant role for Washington next season. Moreover, All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal has constantly been rumored to be a trade candidate. […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoWizards GM Tommy Sheppard on Dwight Howard — 'The quickest trade I've ever done in my life'

Newly-named Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard quickly put his chops to work in the offseason, hoping to get a cemented place in the front office at the wake of former president Ernie Grunfeld’s firing. Trading Dwight Howard to the Memphis Grizzlies was among his first moves after taking over the brass in an interim […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoEx-Georgetown coach John Thompson III, ex-Browns exec Sashi Brown join Wizards' front office

More than three months after the 2018-19 season came to a close, the Washington Wizards have made Tommy Sheppard’s job as general manager official, also announcing an expansion of their front office with former Georgetown coach John Thompson III and former Cleveland Browns front office mind Sashi Brown as vital pillars of their revamped brass. […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoLast few weeks were viewed as 'trial run' for new Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard

Washington Wizards team owner Ted Leonsis removed the interim label on general manager Tommy Sheppard, promoting the former senior vice president to the full-time position in July. Curiously, after Leonsis removed long-time executive Ernie Grunfeld from the role at the beginning of April of this year and tabbed Sheppard for the interim job, the Wizards’ […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoReport: Washington in talks with Cavs' defensive coach Michael Longabardi for role in Scott Brooks' coaching staff

The Washington Wizards have engaged in preliminary discussions with Cleveland Cavaliers defensive coach Michael Longabardi about joining Scott Brooks’ staff, according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post. The Wizards removed the interim tag from Tommy Sheppard’s title on Friday, making him full-time general manager. He assumed the role upon the April firing of longtime […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoTommy Sheppard to become Wizards' new full-time GM

The Washington Wizards are planning on promoting interim general manager Tommy Sheppard to the full-time job, per Fred Katz of The Athletic. No formal contract materializes yet, but Fred Katz added than an “official announcement” could arrive next week. The Wizards cut ties with its long-time chief decision-maker Ernie Grunfeld in April of 2019 but […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoThe Wizards can net Bradley Beal by committing to Tommy Sheppard first

The Washington Wizards’ most pressing question is less than two weeks away from an answer: Will Bradley Beal stay with the team? That response will be layered with plenty of underlying ifs and buts — yet if the franchise hopes to pitch Beal into staying on a three-year, $111 million extension on July 26, they […]

Washington Wizards · 5 years agoRumor: Wizards' front office uncertainty could cause Bradley Beal to leave

The Washington Wizards have managed to navigate a stormy offseason with plenty of questions surrounding the franchise. Among them is Bradley Beal’s future with the franchise and the need to set a front office in stone after more than three months since longtime president Ernie Grunfeld was fired at the end of the regular season. […]

Washington Wizards · 6 years agoWizards' Isaiah Thomas will have a big opportunity, but his minutes will be managed

The Washington Wizards are planning to take all precautions with recent signing Isaiah Thomas, hoping he can complete a comeback story that has faced many hurdles since his initial hip injury in 2017. Interim general manager Tommy Sheppard spoke about what made the Wizards take a chance on a player who has now played a […]

Washington Wizards · 6 years agoWizards' Tommy Sheppard says trading Bradley Beal has 'never crossed' his mind

Washington Wizards interim general manager Tommy Sheppard has yet to ponder the possibility of trading star Bradley Beal, saying the team would prefer to build around him, praising his value and character while emphasizing he will be the one that shapes the future of the franchise: “Not at all. It’s never crossed our mind,” said […]

Washington Wizards · 6 years agoTommy Sheppard a strong candidate to get Wizards permanent GM role

On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards made a significant dismissal when they officially fired team president Ernie Grunfield. With the team mathematically eliminated from postseason contention last Thursday, owner Ted Leonsis decided it was time to shake things up. Following Grunfield’s departure, senior vice president of basketball operations Tommy Sheppard will step up as the interim […]

New Orleans Pelicans · 6 years agoReport: Wizards interim GM Tommy Sheppard a candidate for Pelicans GM job

The New Orleans Pelicans are searching for a new general manager, one who will have to be uniquely tasked with taking over a team in which trading the franchise cornerstone is likely the first order of business. Any GM interviewing for the gig is aware of the Pelicans’ Anthony Davis conundrum that hangs over the […]

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