Tag: Wes Unseld Jr
Wes Unseld Jr on New-Look Wizards: ‘It’s Going to Take Time’
It’s been a summer of turnover for the Wizards.
Out are shooting guard Bradley Beal (Suns) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (Celtics). In are guard Jordan...
Make or Break Season Looming for Wizards’ Wes Unseld Jr?
While new head of basketball operations Michael Winger has offered praise for Wes Unseld Jr., this could be a "make or break" season for...
Wizards Signing Jared Butler to Two-Way Contract
Free agent guard Jared Butler is signing a two-way contract with the Wizards, agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
After only appearing in six...
Michael Winger: Wizards Not Likely To Be About Tanking
The Wizards could go several ways next season under new head of basketball operations Michael Winger.
But from the sounds of things, Winger is leaning...
Amico: Michael Winger Must Save Wizards From Basketball Muck
New head of basketball operations Michael Winger comes to a Wizards franchise that is stuck in NBA Antarctica.
It's not a terrible place to visit,...
Wizards Hiring Clippers’ Michael Winger as Head of Basketball Operations
The Wizards have hired Clippers GM Michael Winger as president of basketball operations, making the decision about a month before the 2023 NBA Draft,...
East Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Wizards
Heat
The Heat are banking on returning to Miami to help close out the series vs. the Knicks. They currently lead 3-2 but lost Game...
Coach Wes Unseld Jr to Take Stage for Wizards at NBA Lottery
The Wizards will be represented on stage by coach Wes Unseld Jr. for the 2023 NBA Draft lottery, per Marc Stein of The Stein...
Wizards fire assistant coaches Alex McLean, Dean Oliver
The Wizards have fired assistant coach/director of player development Alex McLean and assistant coach for analytics Dean Oliver, per Josh Robbins and Fred Katz...
East Rumors: Wizards, Pistons, Raptors, Coaching Searches
Wizards
Former Georgetown University coach and current Wizards executive John Thompson III is leading the Wizards' search for a new GM, per Jake Fischer of...
Tim Connelly on Wizards GM Rumors: I’m Committed to Timberwolves
Timberwolves head of basketball operations Tim Connelly has been linked to the Wizards' GM vacancy but made it sound as if he's staying right...
Coach Wes Unseld Jr Expected to Remain With Wizards
Coach Wes Unseld Jr. is not expected to be replaced after the Wizards fired GM Tommy Sheppard earlier this week, per Josh Robbins of...
Wizards Announce Firing of GM Tommy Sheppard
The Wizards have fired GM Tommy Sheppard after another season of missing the playoffs, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The Wizards confirmed the move in...
East Notes: Wizards, Bradley Beal, Pacers, Hornets
Wizards
Star shooting guard Bradley Beal said missing out on the playoffs again was a major disappointment.
"I have to be more available and take care...
Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard: Wes Unseld Jr’s Job is Safe
While it's been another season without the playoffs for the Wizards, coach Wes Unseld Jr. isn't going anywhere, general manager Tommy Sheppard told Josh...
Kristaps Porzingis, Wizards Talking Contract Extension
The Wizards and forward/center Kristaps Porzingis are in serious discussions on a contract extension, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Porzingis would exercise his $36...
East Notes: Wizards, Deni Avdija, Celtics, Raptors
Wizards
Coach Wes Unseld Jr. was pleased with how the Wizards were able to move the ball and operate efficiently in racing past the Celtics.
“Probably...
East Notes: Sixers, James Harden, Wizards, Nets
76ers
Star guard James Harden sat out Wednesday's win over the Bulls with Achilles soreness, but it doesn't appear to be a long-term issue, coach...
East Notes: Wizards, Bradley Beal, Raptors, Bucks
Wizards
The Wizards are fighting for their playoff lives, and if not the playoffs, then at least the play-in tournament.
“It's up to us. We could...
Will Barton, Wizards Finalize Contract Buyout
The Wizards and guard/forward Will Barton have reached agreement on a contract buyout, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The move had been expected for some...
