Ownership
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The Plan, That Man, and The Post — Do You Believe in Wizards?
►John Converse Townsend | Jul 7, 2016
If you’re reading this, you’re familiar with The Plan for the professional basketball team in D.C. The Plan’s number one goal was made clear, published, by Wizards owner Ted Leonsis in...
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But What About Scott Brooks’ Analytics? And the Children, Of Course
►Kyle Weidie | Apr 28, 2016
So, we don’t know what we don’t know about Scott Brooks and analytics. (“No one knows nothing,” so goes one of Ted Leonsis’ favorite sayings.) We know that he’s not Randy Wittman. We...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Wizards Exec Says “Probably Not” on Bullets Name Change, But Not in CAPS; Here are some alternatives
►Kyle Weidie | Jun 18, 2013
Once again, Wizards fans are stricken with news that the team likely won't go back to being the Bullets.... So here are some alternatives...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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...
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Ted Leonsis On: Shooters, John Wall's Changing Body, Getting Pummelled by Media & Javascript Coder Elbow Blowouts
►Kyle Weidie | Oct 5, 2012
Washington Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis spoke with the media for over 30 minutes on Thursday evening from team’s training camp on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. TAI was there....
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Ted Leonsis On: Sobering Roster Turnover, Building Destinations, Magic Wands, Playoffs & What Doug Collins Said
►Kyle Weidie | Oct 5, 2012
Washington Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis spoke with the media for over 30 minutes on Thursday evening from team’s training camp on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. TAI was there....
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FAQ: The Amnesty of Andray Blatche
►Kyle Weidie | Jul 23, 2012
After seven seasons, 7-Day ‘Dray is no longer a Washington Wizard, cast away by means of the amnesty provision on July 17. Some are still celebrating, some are still contemplating… the...
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New(er) Beginnings: Wizards Aim To Break The Reset Button
►Rashad Mobley | Jul 9, 2012
On June 28, NBA Commissioner David Stern strode across the Prudential Center stage to the podium and announced that Florida guard Bradley Beal was coming to play for the Washington Wizards. Prior...
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How to Evaluate Every Wizards Trade: WWOKCD?
►Dan Diamond | Jun 21, 2012
A word of warning: I’m Truth About It’s resident pessimist. You may remember me...
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UPDATE: If The Wizards Are With Wittman, Why Not Give Him The Respect?
►Kyle Weidie | Jun 1, 2012
[UPDATE: It seems the Wizards are actually working on bringing back Wittman for two seasons, per reports. There’s also a quote from a “source” via the Post’s Michael Lee that this...
