Washington Wizards

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SEP 15, 2026

Monumental promotes Zach Leonsis to president and vice chairman

Zach Leonsis will oversee business operations at Monumental, including areas that support the Wizards; governance and primary ownership remain unchanged.

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    • New title: president and vice chairman of Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
    • Will oversee finance, technology, venue and media businesses that support the Wizards and other teams.
    • Adds an operational layer under owner Ted Leonsis.
    • Sportico reports governance of the teams remains unchanged; Ted Leonsis stays primary governor.
    • Zach Leonsis will remain alternate governor for the Wizards and Capitals.
    • No immediate basketball operations change was reported.
    • Promotion could influence resources available to the franchise via venue, media and commercial operations.
    • Immediate basketball decision-making and front-office governance were not changed in the announcement.
    • Fans should monitor for future executive moves that might affect team staffing or investment.
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