Ernie Grunfeld

System of a Down: Wizards Striving for Belief, Driving from Reality

►Kyle Weidie | Mar 12, 2015

For all the strategy, planning, and financial forecasting—even statistical analysis—that goes into running a pro basketball team these days, the final product surprisingly, pardon the expression, boils down to an ungodly...
An OK Read About Ted Leonsis’ Trouble with One Great Analytics Rankings

►John Converse Townsend | Mar 9, 2015

Ted Leonsis, the founder, chairman and majority owner of Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the company that controls three of D.C.’s pro sports teams, had some free time on a flight last...
Wizards Historic Collapse Familiar Territory for Ernie Grunfeld

►Kyle Weidie | Mar 6, 2015

Good news, Wizards fans: The team started 19-6! That’s, like, historical. It’s happened only one other time in the franchise’s 50-plus seasons in existence. Washington won 22 of their first 30...
The Expected All-Star Break State of the Washington Wizards

►Kyle Weidie | Feb 18, 2015

Sometimes expectations are the goal. With a record of 33-21 and ranked fourth in the East after 54 games, the Washington Wizards are—wait for it—where everyone figured they’d be. The oddsmakers at...
Suddenly, These Young Wizards Are Old as Dirt

►Conor Dirks | Oct 17, 2014

When the Wizards traded Emeka Okafor for Marcin Gortat and a first-round pick, Wizards owner Ted Leonsis blogged a blog, like bloggers often do. This one entitled “Wizards Add Talented Big...
In Defense of the Wizards Selling a Draft Pick

►Adam Rubin | Jul 7, 2014

As you may have heard, on June 26, the night of the 2014 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards sold their only draft pick (46 overall, 2nd round) to the Los Angeles...
Time is a Flat Circle — Ernie Grunfeld as the Yellow King

►Sean Fagan | Mar 10, 2014

This weekend one of the most talked about television shows in recent memory, True Detective, closed out its first season. Coincidentally, this past week also saw the Washington Post’s Mike Wise...
Goodbye #VeselyAlert, Goodbye #MaynorTime, Wizards Make Move of Necessity to Band-Aid Self-Inflicted Wounds

►Kyle Weidie | Feb 20, 2014

The current trade report, per various tweets, including David Aldridge‘s: The Washington Wizards will receive Andre Miller; the Denver Nuggets will receive Jan Vesely; the Philadelphia 76ers will receive Eric Maynor...
#WittmanFace Wednesdays: How Long Will the Wizards Coach Last? (Poll)

►Kyle Weidie | Nov 6, 2013

TAI’s Game-by-Game Chronicles of #WittmanFace … while it last, perhaps. Look, this blog is not advocating for the firing of Randy Wittman … yet. However, the national media and select #SoWizards...
Wizards Veteran Roulette: Will Grunfeld’s Number Finally Come Up?

►Kyle Weidie | Oct 2, 2013

Trevor Ariza, Martell Webster and Al Harrington are the latest group of peripheral veterans hoping to push the Wizards into the playoffs. Will they finally be the right combination?
Blood In, Blood Out: A Restructured Wizards Front Office

►Kyle Weidie | Sep 18, 2013

Taking stock of several departures leading to a "restructuring" of the Washington Wizards front office this summer.
The Anti-Wizards: Why Washington is Really Following the San Antonio Spurs Model

►Kyle Weidie | Jun 20, 2013

The Oklahoma City Thunder Model? No, my friend, the Wizards are following the San Antonio Spurs Model. Here's why...
Basketball, Team Brass And Tough Breaks: A John Wall Boomerang Story

►John Converse Townsend | May 14, 2013

In brief, a history of the Washington Wizards in the so-called "John Wall era." At length, an exposition of the team's front office and why the time for change is now.
Where Are the Wizards Going? Learning from Lineup Data of the Past

►Kyle Weidie | May 2, 2013

What can lineup data, 5-man units and 3-man units, tell us about where the Washington Wizards need to go? Let's take a peek.
Ernie Grunfeld: Offensive for Over a Decade, How’d He Get So Defensive? (Pt. 2)

►Kyle Weidie | Apr 24, 2013

Ernie Grunfeld has steered NBA teams for almost 25 years, spending time with the Knicks, Bucks, and currently, the Wizards. This two-part post reflects upon his career.
Ernie Grunfeld: Offensive for Over a Decade, How’d He Get So Defensive? (Pt. 1)

►Kyle Weidie | Apr 24, 2013

Ernie Grunfeld has steered NBA teams for almost 25 years, spending time with the Knicks, Bucks, and currently, the Wizards. This two-part post reflects upon his career.
Contextual Grunfeldisms Presented With Little Context

►Kyle Weidie | Apr 24, 2013

Things said by and heard from Wizards team president Ernie Grunfeld at his exit session with the media on Tuesday. But still, what does it all mean?
How to Alienate Players and Lose a Lot of Games: The Washington Wizards Way

►Conor Dirks | Mar 6, 2013

Every player coming into the NBA has weaknesses, but many overcome them. Wizard draftees, including even John Wall, have been unable to do so. So what's wrong in DC?
Basically the Photoshop/GIF of the Day: Ernie Grunfeld and Jordan Crawford

►Kyle Weidie | Feb 22, 2013

Jordan Crawford and Ernie Grunfeld got together for one last GIF before parting ways. #SoWizards...
Time to Evaluate Randy Wittman? Season of Disclaimers and Caveats Nearing End

►Adam McGinnis | Jan 25, 2013

The Wizards crew is just about at full strength, so is it now, finally, time to evaluate Randy Wittman? Adam McGinnis has your answer...
Wizards Running Up The Down Escalator

►John Converse Townsend | Jan 11, 2013

The Washington Wizards, like D.C.'s Metro system, are always repairing something—from divided locker rooms to injured knees. But are they making any progress?
What's Wrong With Us? Wizards Try to Explain

►Dan Diamond | Dec 28, 2012

How do the Wizards explain what ails them? How can they? TAI's Dan Diamond attempts to peel back the layers of losing.
What's Wrong With Positive Pixels?

►Kyle Weidie | Dec 21, 2012

Has all positivity escaped the Wizards? And should those still being positive just shut up already? What's wrong with positive pixels on Washington's pro basketball team?
Wizards Punt John Wall’s Injury Timetable (But There is Good News)

►Kyle Weidie | Dec 14, 2012

Well news did we learn about John Wall's injury and when he might return on Friday? Wouldn't we all like to know.
Wizards Reportedly Reject Deal for James Harden, Leonsis and Grunfeld Face Wicked Pixels

►Kyle Weidie | Dec 12, 2012

The Wizards could've had James Harden (per reports)? Easy to say when the team, and rookie Bradley Beal, are struggling. Still, just how damaging is this report to Leonsis and Grunfeld?