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A Year in Review: Looking back on the Michael Winger hire

On this date one year ago, the Washington Wizards named Michael Winger president of Monumental Basketball, trusting the longtime executive to change the trajectory of this franchise.

Since May 24, 2023, Winger’s made a plethora of franchise-altering moves, including a shake up of the front office that saw Will Dawkins named general manager and Travis Schlenk brought in as vice president of player personnel.

On the player side, stars Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis were swiftly moved, ushering in a new era of Wizards basketball as the franchise finally embarked on its long-awaited rebuild.

Outlined below is a timeline of the biggest moves since Winger took over a year ago, looking back on how he’s acted in an attempt to turn Washington into a title contender.