Washington Wizards

MSE reportedly weighing relocating Capitals and Wizards to Arlington amidst negotiations on funding for Capital One Arena

Monumental Sports and Entertainment are deliberating a move that would send the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards to Arlington, per a recent Washington Post report.

The move would potentially take the Capitals to Crystal City, home of Amazon’s new HQ2 campus. Friday’s news comes amidst talks between MSE and the city of DC about future renovations to Capital One Arena, which MSE wants the city to help fund.

The Capitals have played in Capital One Arena since 1997, when they left Capital Centre in Landover, MD. The arena has undergone over $70 million of privately-funded renovations since 2018, including the installation of a new jumbotron.

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By Katie Adler 3 months ago

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Tommy Sheppard out as Wizards general manager after team misses playoffs for second straight season

The Washington Wizards parted ways with general manager and team president Tommy Sheppard on Wednesday evening. The Wizards finished with a 35-47 record for the second straight season and missed the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five years.

Sheppard was initially appointed interim general manager in April 2019 after Ernie Grunfeld was relieved of the position. He took the job full-time three months later and signed a multi-year contract extension in November 2021 that also included the title of team president.

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By Chris Cerullo 5 months ago

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How Ted Leonsis buying the Washington Nationals could create an unprecedented local sports network

Monumental Sports & Entertainment chairman, Ted Leonsis, is in the process of creating an empire unrivaled across the sports landscape.

Leonsis, who already owns the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Capital City Go-Go franchises, is looking into making a serious bid to land the Washington Nationals along with partner David Rubenstein. MSE is also in the process of fully purchasing NBC Sports Washington with the intention of creating a one-of-a-kind streaming platform in the future.

If the former America Online senior executive is successful in his bid to buy the Nats, he’ll become the only sports owner to own three ‘Big Four’ (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) teams in one city.

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By Chris Cerullo 1 year ago

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Several Capitals players were in attendance to see the Washington Wizards beat the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks

Several Washington Capitals players were at Capital One Arena on Sunday night to see the Washington Wizards take on the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks.

Young stars Vitek Vanecek, Martin Fehervary, Hendrix Lapierre, and Brett Leason all showed up and saw the Wizards catch another “dubbbbb” as Bradley Beal would say.

Washington beat Milwaukee 101-94 and improved their record to 7-3 this season. Beal had 30 points in the victory.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago

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Kyle Kuzma rocks Capitals hat while walking dogs around DC monuments

The Washington Wizards have quite a few new faces on their roster this season. One of those players is former Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma.

Recently, Kuzma took to the DC streets while rocking a beige Washington Capitals hat to do some sightseeing in his new city. He brought his two dogs.

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By Chris Cerullo 2 years ago

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Capitals and Wizards to offer first NFT collections in mid-July

Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced on Wednesday morning that the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards will be getting into the NFT game. Both organizations will be offering one-of-a-kind digital assets created by DC artists in mid-July.

“We are thrilled to share these incredible digital collections with Caps and Wizards fans and provide them an accessible entry into the exciting world of NFTs, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies,” Ted Leonsis said in a release. “Monumental Sports & Entertainment is a digital first company, and we consistently innovate to provide fans the richest, most immersive, and state-of-the-art experiences. To have the chance to do that and partner with Naturel and Rob Zilla III, two renowned D.C. digital artists – and Caps and Wizards fans, respectively – has been phenomenal.”

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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District approves waiver for Capital One Arena to host fans at Capitals and Wizards games at 10 percent capacity

Washington Capitals fans will be allowed to attend a hockey game as soon as next week.

Friday, the District approved Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s waiver for Capital One Arena to host fans at Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards games immediately. DC gave MSE permission to host fans at 10 percent capacity.

The news was reported by the Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler.

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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MSE doubtful DC will allow Capitals and Wizards fans to return before end of regular season

Muriel Bowser announced in mid-March that local sports teams could apply to host fans after March 22. The Washington Nationals and DC United had their waivers approved at their outdoor stadiums, but weeks later, Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s request to reopen Capital One Arena to Capitals and Wizards fans remains pending.

Monday, Mayor Bowser announced that while indoor capacity for Capitals and Wizards games cannot resume yet, a decision will be made “soon.”

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By Ian Oland 2 years ago

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Mayor Bowser says DC sports teams can re-apply to host fans after March 22. The Capitals have already submitted a request.

The Washington Capitals are one step closer to hosting some fans at Capital One Arena this season.

On Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser lifted a number of pandemic restrictions in Washington DC. During her press conference, Bowser also revealed that that sports teams in the district can apply to begin hosting fans after March 22.

The timing comes less than three weeks before the Washington Nationals’ season opener on April 1 against the New York Mets.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Muriel Bowser comments that Capital One Arena could open for Capitals and Wizards games by mid-March

Half of all NHL teams have already opened up their arenas to some fans. Now, the Washington Capitals may join them.

On Monday, Washington DC mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the district is looking to scuttle some restrictions on businesses. The Washington Post’s Julie Zauzmer reported that included “attendance at professional sports games.”

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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