Michael Winger Says Washington Wizards Deconstruction is OVER | Opposing Fans JEALOUS of Wizards?
In this episode of Locked On Wizards, hosts Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi dive into Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger’s much-anticipated “State of Monumental Basketball” address. They break down Winger’s declaration that the Wizards’ deconstruction phase is officially over, explore what this means for the team’s rebuild, and reflect on the optimism and maturity now seen in the Wizards’ fanbase. The duo also reacts to other fanbases expressing jealousy over Washington’s forward-thinking front office, discusses what’s next for young talents like Bilal Coulibaly, and provides updates on key injuries. The episode wraps up with a Wizards-Hornets game preview, a look ahead at upcoming challenges, and a candid conversation about the DC Snowstorm
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Michael Winger’s State of Monumental Basketball address and the end of the Wizards’ deconstruction phase
00:02:18 – Winger’s clear message: No short-term fixes or mediocrity
00:03:16 – The optimism around the Wizards’ new approach and expectations for player development
00:04:37 – Comparing the modern NBA rebuilds and implications for the Wizards’ timeline
00:08:43 – Future moves: Cap space, trade speculation, and front office’s next steps
00:11:27 – The NBA community’s reaction: Other fanbases now jealous of the Wizards’ front office
00:20:05 – Winger’s comments on the Deni Avdija trade and reflections on team-building strategy
00:27:28 – Wizards-Hornets preview, injury updates, and closing thoughts on surviving both snowstorms and a rebuilding season
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5 Comments
if the literal front office said that the deni trade worked out well for us then it's a good trade simple as that
Bilal will show the light !!!! Believe in it
There are still at least five players on the active roster who are not part of the future. There is more deconstructing to do. I expect by the start of next season that all 15 players on the active roster will be players they expect will be part of the future. I think Winger should have held off on saying the deconstruction phase is complete until after the draft and free agency.
Winger's comment was beautiful! If Middleton doesn't get us some picks from taking on a bad contract then I fully expect the Wiz to be aggressive in signing a RFA that hits the salary cap floor. We saw firsthand Peyton Watson kill us and Walker Kessler will be in the mix.
Deni is better than anybody on our team other than Trae