Wizards name Brian Keefe head coach, remove interim tag

The Wizards have removed the interim tag on Brian Keefe, and have announced him as the Wizards next head coach ahead of the 2024-25 season.

“We are excited for Brian to become our next head coach. Brian is a proven motivator and connector of people,” general manager Will Dawkins said in a press release. “As a leader in the organization, he will continue to positively grow and invest into the development of our players. His wealth of experience will help move our team forward as we build for long-term sustained success.”

Keefe was named interim head coach on Jan. 25, as he was in the midst of his first season with Washington’s coaching staff. He began his NBA career as a video coordinator with the Spurs in 2005, and has been on coaching staffs of the Nets, Thunder, and Knicks.

“I am grateful to Michael [Winger] and Will for the opportunity to lead the Washington Wizards,” said Keefe in a press release. “I look forward to continuing to work with our players and helping them grow and develop.   As a team, we are committed to a collaborative approach to build an environment of accountability and hard work that allows us to improve every day.”