Washington Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has promoted Tommy Sheppard to Vice President of Basketball Administration and Milt Newton to Vice President of Player Personnel.  

?Tommy and Milt are accomplished basketball executives who are extremely hard-working and dedicated,? said Wizards President of Basketball Operations Ernie Grunfeld.  ?During their tenure with the Wizards, they have helped us achieve our goals of becoming a respected playoff contender.?