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Washington Bullets guard Phil Chenier, right, does a flying turn as he grabs the ball en route to the basket in Uniondale, N.Y., Oct. 28, 1976. On defense for the New York Nets is John Williamson, center, as Bullets Elvin Hayes, left, looks on. The Nets beat the Bullets, 96-93. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) **FILE**

Phil Chenier not shown much gratitude by Ted Leonsis with dismissal after 33 years

By Thom Loverro

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Washington. The Wizards won 119-82. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

To John Wall, Ted Leonsis: Wizards fans deserve better

By Thom Loverro

The Washington Wizards selected Aaron White in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft. He will be on their Summer League team. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

NBA draft expected to be a quiet time for Washington Wizards

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Ted Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment founder, chairman, majority owner and CEO, speaks to reporters before the Washington Mystics played the Minnesota Lynx during an WNBA basketball special analytic scrimmage, Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ted Leonsis hopes plans for facility in Ward 8 can ‘solidify’ Wizards organization

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) smiles in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

John Wall ‘shocked,’ thankful to receive NBA award for community assistance

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Wizards Majority Owner Ted Leonsis, left, listens as his new coach, Scott Brooks, right, answers questions during Brooks's introductory news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Brooks reached a five-year agreement with the team last week. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

LOVERRO: What part of Ted Leonsis’ ‘plan’ did Wizards fans sign up for?

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Wizards new head coach Scott Brooks speaks during a news conference at the Verizon Center in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Brooks reached a five-year agreement with the team last week. looking on is Wizards majority owner Ted Leonsis. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Scott Brooks drawn by youth in taking ‘great opportunity’ as Wizards’ new coach

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis speaks at an event to unveil the team's uniform for the 2015 Bridgestone WInter Classic hockey game, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at Nationals Park in Washington. The Capitals will play the Chicago Blackhawks in the game that will be played New Years Day at Nationals Park. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

New practice site for Wizards, Mystics could provide turnaround in Ward 8

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Minnesota Lynx Lindsay Whalen, left, works the ball against Washington Mystics' Bria Hartley during an WNBA basketball special analytic scrimmage, Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mystics, Lynx participate in ‘analytic scrimmage’ to evaluate parts of game

By Benjamin Standig - Associated Press

Kentucky coach John Calipari signals to his team during the first half of a college basketball game against Notre Dame in the NCAA men's tournament regional finals, Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LOVERRO: Wizards would be wise to consider John Calipari as coach

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin, left, Center Nicklas Backstrom, right, and Goaltender Braden Holtby, second from left, show off their specially designed jerseys for the 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic held at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 23, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Winter Classic in D.C. a dream come true for Ted Leonsis, Capitals

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin watch the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

LOVERRO: Quest for 2024 Olympics a race D.C. is better off losing

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times