Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard has been promoted to the role of GM and team president, Monumental Sports and Entertainment announced Wednesday.
Sheppard, who has been the Wizards' general manager since 2019, also received a contract extension, although terms of the deal were not revealed.
The Wizards are off to a surprising start this season. They top the Eastern Conference with a record of 10-3, putting them a half-game ahead of the Chicago Bulls.
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