NBA · Southeast · Est. 1961 · Capital One Arena
Washington Wizards
Current Leadership
Governor & Managing Partner
AOL executive-turned-sports mogul Ted Leonsis purchased the Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics in 2010 and has built one of the most diversified sports empires in the D.C. area. Leonsis has invested in technology-driven fan experiences and navigated the franchise through the John Wall era and a subsequent rebuild. He has also been involved in plans for a new arena and entertainment district to replace Capital One Arena, signaling a long-term commitment to the D.C. market.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Keefe | Head Coach | 2024 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Corey Gaines | Associate Head Coach | 2024 |
| Jarell Christian | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Patrick Ewing Jr. | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Marcus Ginyard | Assistant Coach | 2024 |
| Jeff Capel | Assistant Coach | 2025 |
Front Office
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Winger | President of Basketball Operations | 2023 |
| Will Dawkins | General Manager | 2023 |
Historical Figures
Owner
Abe Pollin was the longest-tenured owner in NBA history at the time of his death in 2009, having owned the franchise for 45 years across its various incarnations as the Bullets and Wizards. He personally funded the construction of what is now Capital One Arena and famously renamed the team from the Bullets to the Wizards in 1997 to distance the franchise from gun violence. Pollin delivered the franchise's only NBA championship in 1978.
Owner
Irene Pollin inherited the Wizards, Capitals, and their arena after her husband Abe's death in 2009. She served as owner for a brief transitional period before selling the franchise to Ted Leonsis's group in 2010, ending the Pollin family's nearly half-century association with the team.