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Former Clippers GM Michael Winger leaves to run Wizards

LA Clippers general manager Michael Winger has been named the president of Monumental Basketball, which delivers him full leadership of the Washington Wizards, the team announced Thursday.

Winger will also oversee the WNBA's Washington Mystics and the G-League's Go-Go.

"I am honored to lead Monumental Basketball, with all three teams standing as proud representations of a unique and powerful region that has shown loyalty and patience throughout various levels of success," said Winger in a statement. "There is much work to do, but I am confident we can build our programs on sustainable principles that will underscore all of our decisions, re-establishing the prestige and status that we can celebrate with our deserving fans.