LA Clippers general manager Michael Winger has agreed to become the president of Monumental Basketball, which delivers him full leadership of the Washington Wizards, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Winger will also oversee the WNBA Mystics and the G-League Go-Go, sources said.
Winger had become the increasing focus of Monumental owner Ted Leonsis’ search for a top executive and takes over the Wizards with a reputation as a keen strategist, dealmaker and relationship builder.
After arriving from the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017, Winger played an integral part in reshaping the Clippers’ franchise under president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank and owner Steve Ballmer. Winger spent considerable time weighing the prospects of leaving the Clippers for Monumental Sports, sources said, but ultimately made the move for a chance to lead Leonsis’ franchises.
Leonsis has delivered Winger full authority to set the course for the Wizards franchise, including hiring a GM-level basketball executive and making decisions on the roster, coach and staff, sources said.
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