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Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger is the ultimate basketball decision maker for the Washington Wizards and Mystics. Since he was hired in May 2023 (and Greg Finberg has a one year review that you can read here), Winger is in the middle of deconstructing both teams.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 21
2025-26 Forecast: Wizards to Contend…for a Top Pick in the 2026 Draft
In their third offseason in the project to rebuild the Washington Wizards, Michael Winger, Will Dawkins, and Travis Schlenk haven’t yet begun exiting the Deconstruction Highway.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / October 8
One NBA analyst believes the Wizards will be the league’s worst team in the Eastern Conference 2025-26
Since Michael Winger became the President of Monumental Basketball and Will Dawkins became the Washington Wizards General Manager in 2023, the team has decided to “deconstruct” or rebuild from the ground up.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Washington Wizards News / Bullets Forever / May 1
What are the Wizards’ critical dates of the 2025 NBA offseason?
The Wizards aren’t playing NBA basketball for the next five months. But it will still be busy behind the scenes. The Washington Wizards haven’t played games in over two weeks.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / April 22
Mystics embrace Winger’s vision with Wizards’ style draft strategy
The Michael Winger Era has now officially entered the Mystics’ side of Monumental Basketball. The Washington Mystics’ 2025 WNBA Draft execution can simply be written by saying that they selected five new players, including three within the top six picks: Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Georgia Amoore.
Here are five takeaways from Wideman and Johnson’s press conference
The Washington Mystics have officially introduced their front office and announced what their strategy is. On Wednesday, Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger introduced Washington Mystics General Manager Jamila Wideman and Head Coach Sydney Johnson at Capital One Arena.
WNBA News / Bullets Forever / January 24
Live at 2 p.m. ET on Mystics offseason
The front office will be introduced and we know you have questions. The Washington Mystics will hold a press conference next Thursday. It will provide some answers on what Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger, General Manager Jamila Wideman and Head Coach Sidney Johnson plan on doing in the short term.
WNBA News / Bullets Forever / January 23
Mystics to introduce Jamila Wideman and Sidney Johnson on Jan. 30
The press conference will be held at Capital One Arena. The Washington Mystics announced that Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger will hold a press conference on Thursday, Jan.
WNBA Expert Expects Washington Mystics To Trade 2 Veterans
As the WNBA offseason progresses, experts are predicting that the Washington Mystics may look to trade two of their veteran players to facilitate a rebuild.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 12
Former Maple Leafs Winger Michael Bunting Out Following Car Accident
A car accident near the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins has left former Toronto Maple Leafs winger Michael Bunting unable to participate in tonight's game.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 12
Former Maple Leafs Winger Michael Bunting Injured in Car Accident
A car accident near the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins has left former Toronto Maple Leafs winger Michael Bunting unable to participate in tonight's game.
WNBA News / Bullets Forever / January 2
The Mystics are focused on building with long term player development
The WNBA is experiencing a lot of fan excitement. But the Mystics appear to be more focused on building a future winner with players who can develop into better rounded individuals over time, instead of going for simple short term gains.
WNBA News / Bullets Forever / December 23
Mystics name Jamila Wideman as GM, Sydney Johnson as Head Coach
Wideman is the NBA’s Senior Vice President of Player Development and a former WNBA player. Johnson comes to the Mystics from the Chicago Sky where he was an assistant coach.
WNBA News / Bullets Forever / December 21
Report: Mystics close to finishing GM and Head Coach searches
Some of the GM candidates we listed were interviewed or were listed as potential hires. I have said time and time again on this site, social media, or at the day job that Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger’s biggest job at the moment is to hire the next Washington Mystics General Manager and Head Coach — in separate bodies.
NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 17, 2024
Do you think that the next Mystics GM & HC should report to Winger?
Winger seems to prefer a more horizontal or flat organization than what’s standard for most professional basketball teams. Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger has been reported to want the next Washington Mystics General Manager and Head Coach to report to him.
Washington Wizards News / Washington Wizards on SI / December 13, 2024
Wizards Rebuild Has NBA's Attention
The Washington Wizards are undergoing a total rebuild in hopes of building the best future imaginable, but it doesn't look quite like it at this moment in time.
WNBA News / Bullets Forever / December 6, 2024
Report: Mystics look to name GM and HC around New Year’s Day 2025
The new Mystics front office members will also be reporting to Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger, which also indicate his desire to have a direct hand shaping the future of the WNBA team in D.C.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Wire / December 1, 2024
Wizards Oh-So-Woeful, But Cleveland Native Michael Winger May Be Following Cavs’ Blueprint
The Washington Wizards haven’t reached 50 wins in a season since 1979, back when they were called the Bullets and appeared in the NBA Finals. Well, guess what?
NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / October 16, 2024
Red Wings Prospect Chasing Swedish Hockey History
Detroit Red Wings prospect Axel Sandin Pellikka is off to another hot start in the Swedish Hockey League season. Playing for defending league champions Skelleftea AIK, the defenseman chosen 17th overall by Detroit in the 2023 NHL entry draft is already showing three goals and four assists through eight games of the season.
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / September 7, 2024
The Washington Wizards Are Finally Trying to Escape Mediocrity
The Washington Wizards are navigating a crucial period of transformation, marked by critical decisions that reflect their long-term vision. New management, under Michael Winger, aims to replicate the team’s success from the ’70s.
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / June 25, 2024
Washington Wizards Appoint Ex-Pistons GM To Official Position
The Washington Wizards hired ex-Pistons general manager Troy Weaver to an advisory role in the organization. He will join Wizards president Michael Winger and GM Will Dawkins, his former colleagues from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / April 18, 2024
Wizards Begin Head Coach Search, 1 Known Candidate
On Wednesday, Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger addressed the media after the Washington Wizards went 15-67 in the regular season. Though the Wizards weren’t expected to be a playoff team, their performance left a lot to be desired.
Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / February 13, 2024
Kyle Kuzma chose to stay with Wizards over trade to Western contender
Wizards star Kyle Kuzma would have been in Dallas right now if he wanted to. While Kuzma doesn't have a no-trade clause, he was informed about a potential trade to the Mavericks by Wizards President Michael Winger, who was iffy about making the deal and wanted to hear Kuzma's thoughts about being shipped out.
Washington Wizards News / Hoops Rumors / January 12, 2024
Former Wizards guard accused of repeated shoplifting
Former Wizards guard Ryan Rollins has been accused of repeatedly shoplifting from a Target store in Virginia.
Washington Wizards News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2023
New Wizards boss continues roster teardown
For a team with one playoff win in the past five years, why should the new boss be obligated to keep any of the incumbents?
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