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Wizards writer and elite music podcaster Jack Skolnik (@jack_skolnik) joins Matt Modderno this week to recap the first two Wizards' preseason games and preview the next two. We discuss what/who has looked good and any potential red flags we've seen from the Wizards so far. With NBA expansion looming, we also covered which 8 players the Wizards should protect in the event of an expansion draft. Matt also previewed the matchup between top NBA draft prospects Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson and evaluated Villanova freshman Cam Whitmore for this week's Prospect Profile. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Rogers (@matt_rogers4), a forward on the American University basketball team, joins the podcast this week. Matt talks about growing up as a Wizards fan, the influence the Wizards have had on his own basketball career, and his favorite Wizards to watch growing up. He also shares some first-hand knowledge of what it's like to be a second-year player that is working through confidence issues, which provides some interesting context for what Deni Avdija went through last season. Matt weighs in on who thinks should be the starting small forward and what he expects from the Wizards this season. He offered some additional insight into what it's like to be a D1 basketball player today and a preview of the upcoming American University team and season. Best of luck to Matt and the AU Eagles this year! Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode, Matt Modderno goes through the Over-Under win totals for each team in the Eastern Conference and makes his prediction on where each team will finish, including the Wizards. Frances Tiafoe, the #19-ranked tennis player in the world, just made the Semi-Finals of the US Open and is from the DMV. In honor of his great performance, we included an interview Larry Hughes and Matt conducted with Frances about two years ago. Frances grew up a Wizards fan and talks about his love for the team and his admiration for Bradley Beal, who was in his player's box at the US Open this year. Way to represent the District! We were presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops (@MotorCityHoops) and The Pistons Pulse Podcast joins Matt Modderno for a thorough evaluation of the Eastern Conference. Bryce, a former American University basketball player, and Matt give their predictions on which tiers each EC team will fall into: contenders, pretenders, play-in bound, lottery but too good for Victor Wembanyama or Scoot Henderson, and full-on tanking teams. Listen in to find out which tier the Wizards fall into! Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever and the #SoWizard podcast (@So_Wizards) joins Matt Modderno to talk about realistic and unrealistic trade targets for the Wizards now that Donovan Mitchell has been traded. We discussed all of the stars who have the potential to be on the trading block next, any remaining Jazz players that might interest the Wizards, and impact players who might realistically be attainable. We also covered some of the young options and older vets on the free agent market who might be of interest. Plus, we gave our takes on who would win a 7-game series between Wall/Beal/Porter Jr./Morris/Gortat and Arenas/Hughes/Butler/Jamison/Haywood. This week's Prospect Profile is Kris Murray of Iowa, twin brother of Keegan Murray. Presented by BetOnline.Ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Creppy Jr., who played professional basketball overseas for 10 years, joins Matt Modderno to help evaluate the summer performances of Deni Avdija, Johnny Davis, Corey Kispert, Vernon Carey Jr., and Jaime Echenique. Mike literally wrote the book on international basketball and is actively involved in that world through his company Vindicated Sports so he was able to add a unique perspective to the FIBA performances of Avdija and Kristaps Porzingis. He also helped make sense of the Summer League performance of Johnny Davis and explained just how good G League competition actually is. Mike also weighs in on Gilbert Arenas' disparaging comments on Giannis Antetokounmpo for this week's Worst Wizards Take. Matt features Arkansas guard/forward Anthony Black as this week's Prospect Profile. Mike and Matt cohost a podcast on international basketball called Ball Movement which will be returning for it's second season in September. Make sure to tap in! https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/ball-movement/id1593060976 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Osman Baig (@OBToojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno to create three All-NBA teams from players who have played for the Wizards. We selected two guards, two forwards, and one center for each of the teams. We also built a starting five (plus a sub) from these lists that would be best equipped to compete in today's NBA. Plus, we discuss Monumental Sports purchase of NBC Sports Washington. Let us know what you think of our All-Wizards teams and who would make your list. Shoutout to listener Shawn Wehland for the idea! Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bryce Hendricks (@BryceHendrick14) of the Upside Swings Podcast (@Upsideswings) joins Matt Modderno to introduce listeners to the players to know in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Wizards owe their 2023 1st round pick to the Knicks unless the pick falls in the lottery. ESPN and Vegas both project the Wizards to end up with around 34 wins, which would likely make them a lottery team again. While we hope that doesn't happen, we are covering our bases by preparing for it. The Wizards could also trade one of their expiring contracts in return for a pick as Tommy Sheppard has seemed committed to valuing draft capital. Listen in for the names to know and more details on our t-shirt giveaway! Merch: https://shop.bleav.com/product/bleav-in-wizards-mid-tee/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wizards District Gaming (@WizardsDG) Head Coach Patrick Crossan (@PatrickCrossan_) joins Matt Modderno to discuss Wizards DG's season so far and their playoff prospects in 5v5 (they're the #2 seed) and 3v3 ( #1 seed). The team has the #1 ranked defense in the league and the highest winning % in the East and looks poised to try to win its third consecutive NBA 2K League Championship. They've managed to have great success with a balanced offensive approach and with All-Star voting about to close on 8/15, the team has 5 players who deserve to make the All-Star roster. Make sure to vote for the Wizards DG players at this link: https://2kleague.nba.com/2022allstar/ You can also buy Bleav in Wizards gear at: https://shop.bleav.com/product/bleav-in-wizards-mid-hoodie/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mystics insider Wayne Cole (@waynec0le) joins Matt Modderno to update fans on this year's Mystics team and preview the WNBA playoffs. The Mystics will be matched up with the Seattle Storm in the first round so we break down that specific match-up. Wayne also provides great coverage of the Capital City Go-Go so we discuss their season, rising star head coach Mike Williams, and give the sales pitch for why basketball fans in DC should embrace that team more as well. As always, we were presented by BetOnline.Ag. Plus, we also give out info on our new merchandise and the conditions for our merch giveaway! https://shop.bleav.com/product/bleav-in-wizards-mid-tee/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno for a loaded offseason podcast. We open the show by comparing the situation and fan reaction to Juan Soto's trade with the Wizards re-signing of Bradley Beal. From there we discuss whether there's any realism to trade rumors involving Donovan Mitchell and Collin Sexton, and whether they actually make sense from a fit perspective. The addition of James Posey to the coaching staff was a smart choice and we tell you why. And then the real meat of the show is spent discussing the Top 5 Wizards' moments this century, plus some fan submissions on what should make the list. We closed the show by naming a few of our favorite unsung Wizards players from that same time period. Hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane! Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alec Jenkins (@TopShotWizard) of the District of Collectors (@DCTopShot) joins Matt Modderno to talk about NBA Top Shot and the Wizards Top Shot community. Alec is one of two Wizards Captains for NBA Top Shot so he provided great background on what Top Shot is, how it works, and how people can get involved. He explains the benefits of being a member of the District of Collectors (everything from free "moments" to cool swag to members being sent to the NBA Draft and Summer League) and just how easy it is to join. If you're at all interested in joining a Wizards fan community that specializes in celebrating some of the Wizards' better moments, this might be for you! If you're at all unfamiliar with Top Shot, hopefully this helps get you up to speed! Presented by BetOnling.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Broom of the #SoWizards Podcast (@So_Wizards) and Bullets Forever joined Matt Modderno to discuss the types of players the Wizards seem to value. Based on recent draft picks and the Wizards' Summer League additions, it's questionable whether the player archetypes they prioritize are actually all that valuable or effective in today's NBA. Based on that, we discuss how valuable Corey Kispert's skillset actually is and who are his closest statistical comps (aka dopplegangers). You might be surprised to find out whose statistical profile most closely mirrors his so far. We also make the case for why Corey Kispert and Deni Avdija should have played at Summer League. Plus, a discussion on Deni Avdija's development based on comments from NBA trainer Drew Hanlen and the chances of Kevin Durant ending up in DC. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dominique Nelson (@Domo8186) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast joins Matt Modderno to discuss the Wizards' first three Summer League games, the lackluster play of Johnny Davis thus far, and Tommy Sheppard's comments about the importance of filling the second two-way spot. What's wrong with Johnny Davis? What's the plan for Isaiah Todd? Is Devon Dotson too small to help an NBA team? Can Vernon Carey Jr.'s game translate for the Wizards? Does anyone else on this SL roster deserve a spot on the Wizards? They answer all these questions and more! Plus, Domo and Matt talk about their Summer League highlights so far. For a full Wizards' Summer League recap so far, make sure to tune in! Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wizards will play a minimum of 4 Summer League games: 7/9 vs Detroit, 7/10 vs Phoenix, 7/13 vs New Orleans, and 7/15 vs Indiana. In this episode, we break down the Wizards Summer League roster, the potential standouts, the notable omissions, and the best players they will play against on other teams. If you're at all curious about who to keep an eye in Vegas, this is the pod for you! Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wizards gave Bradley Beal 5-years, $251 million, plus a no trade clause, a 15% trade kicker, AND a player option in year 5. Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins the pod to try to help make sense of it all. Spoiler alert: we failed to be able to make sense of it. We also discuss who should be the starting small forward vs who is actually likely to start. Presented by Betonline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins the show to talk about the Wizards' free agency moves so far, their trade with the Denver Nuggets, and what their depth chart looks like now. We explain why Bradley Beal signing for 5-years, $251 million is actually a good thing even if you want the Wizards to trade him. The Wizards signed Delon Wright for 2-years, $16 million and Anthony Gill for another 2 years so we break down both of those signings. We also weigh in on the Victor Oladipo rumors that never materialized and the potential for a John Collins trade. Plus, our thoughts on trading Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith for Monte Morris and Will Barton. Presented by BetOnline.Ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stone Hansen (@ReportCourt) of the Upside Swings podcast (@Upsideswings) joins the podcast to provide a thorough breakdown of the newest Wizards, Johnny Davis and Yannick Nzosa. Stone offers his rationale for why Wizards fans should be happy with the Davis selection as we review his strengths, weaknesses, and potential fit with the existing Wizards core. He also explains why we should not expect to see Nzosa in a Wizards' uniform anytime soon but why we might be able to justify having a shred of optimism about his long term future. If you want to learn about the newest Wizards, make sure to listen and subscribe. And if you like what you hear, tell a friend! Presented by Betonline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis is your newest Washington Wizard! The 6-5 sophomore shooting guard was Big10 Player of the Year. Wizards President and General Manager Tommy Sheppard believes Davis can play as a point guard next to Bradley Beal. The Wizards seem committed to improving their defense and Davis projects as a good perimeter defender. Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever, a known Johnny Davis proponent, joins the pod to break down the pick! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins for two different mock drafts of the lottery in one episode! First, we ran through the 1st 14 picks based on what we could see as likely outcomes on draft night based on the latest reporting. Then, we went through and made the 1st 14 picks based on what we would do if were the GM of those teams. Plus, a few other names we are higher on than consensus. The 2022 NBA Draft takes place on 6/23 at 7:30pm on ESPN so set your DVRs! Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chase Hughes (@ChaseHughesNBCS) of NBC Sports Washington joins the show to discuss Tommy Sheppard's recent media availability, the Wizards' pre-draft workouts, best player available or drafting for need, taking big swings, trading for a star, and the most realistic prospects on draft night. We cover Dyson Daniels, Bennedict Mathurin, Tari Eason, Shaedon Sharpe, Johnny Davis, TyTy Washington, Ochai Agbaji, and more! Make sure to check out NBC Sports for more Wizards' analysis from Chase: https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/wizards Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Quinton Mayo (@RealQuintonMayo), the host of BetMGM Tonight and The Quinton Mayo Show, joins the show to discuss his latest report that the Wizards are interested in moving up to 4th in the draft to select Jaden Ivey. He also reported that they have interest in trading for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dejounte Murray, or Malcom Brogdon. We talk about what trade packages could look like, which guys are more realistic than others, the Wizards' draft mentality, and whether or not they would take Shaedon Sharpe if he were available at 10. Quinton also shares his favorite prospect option for the Wizards and what a best case scenario on draft night would look like. Check out more from him on BetMGM Tonight: https://www.audacy.com/betmgm-tonight Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here is your definitive NBA Draft Guide leading up to the NBA Draft on June 23rd! In this episode, Kevin Broom from the #SoWizards Podcast (@So_Wizards) and Bullets Forever joins to help break down all of the guards and forwards that have a realistic shot to hear their name called on draft night and the range we think is most reasonable for them. In a companion episode on Kevin's podcast, we will cover all of the wings and centers likely to be taken. Guards discussed: Jaden Ivey, Kennedy Chandler, Blake Wesley, Ryan Rollins, Dalen Terry, Andrew Nembhard, TyTy Washington, Jean Montero, JD Davison, Jordan Hall, Tevin Brown, Alondes Williams, Iverson Molinar, Jamaree Bouyea, Scotty Pippen Jr., Collin Gillespie, James Akinjo, Trevor Keels, Huge Besson Forwards: Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith Jr., Keegan Murray, EJ Liddell, Jake LaRavia, Nikola Jovic, Tari Eason, Jeremy Sochan, Justin Lewis, Dereon Seabron, Jaylin Williams, David Roddy, Jabari Walker, Josh Minott, Moussa Diabate, Brady Manek, Isaiah Mobley, Dom Barlow, Patrick Baldwin Jr. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's guest, Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts), is an up-and-coming NBA Draft analyst with a deep knowledge of even the least heralded prospects. Nick explains why he likes Peyton Watson as a high-upside option with the 56th pick, why fans should be patient with Isaiah Todd, whether Aaron Wiggins' success could be a good sign for Darryl Morsell, the point guard he likes at 56, the sales pitch for Jalen Duren, and the one player the Wizards definitely should not draft. We also spent a lot of time on Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis including his potential fit, his defense, how many tough shots he takes, and whether he can eventually run an offense. Plus, what to make of Jean Montero, whether Andrew Nembhard is worth trading up for, Shane Larkin's potential fit as a free agent point guard, and whether Collin Gillespie or Kofi Cockburn's games can translate to the NBA. Vince Williams Jr., Jordan Hall, Dereon Seabron, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Iverson Molinar, Makur Maker, Alex Barcello, Anthony Duruji, and Brandon Horvath were all discussed during this loaded episode as well. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former UMBC and Utah State forward Brandon Horvath (@bhorvath11) joins the show to talk about his recent workout with the Washington Wizards. He shares the workout process, the format, who conducted it, who from the organization he interacted with, and which players he worked out with. Horvath talks about his time at UMBC, upsetting Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, playing for Head Coach Ryan Odom, transferring to Utah State, his game, how he will fit in at the NBA level, and what the rest of the pre-draft process looks like for him. Really insightful stuff and we'll be rooting for his success the rest of the way! Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this mailbag, Matt is joined by a special guest to tee up all of the fan questions we received on social media. Matt tells you who his favorite free agent point guard target would be, who the Wizards should use the MLE on, who would go in a redraft of several previous years, how the Wizards can become contenders, if the Wizards will make the playoffs in the next 5 years, top 3 realistic draft prospects and why, draft night trade packages including if they'll trade up for Jaden Ivey, and what to expect from Deni Avdija next season. Plus, Matt and his special guest give their latest TV recommendations. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Domo (@Domo8166) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast and Oz (@OBtoojiveforyou) from Bullets Forever join for the 1st ever Bleav in Wizards mock draft. In real-time, we made our way through every pick in the first round and explained our rationale for each selection. We didn't know the picks in advance so we had to come up with our selections on the fly. Two popular names for the Wizards' 10th pick were both already off the board, so who did they select in our mock? Tune in to find out! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Heiser (@Jheiser3) of Bullets Forever joins the show to break down the Wizards' lottery luck, or lack thereof. We cover the Wizards' lottery history, Tommy Sheppard's comments about picking 10th, and what it might look like if they traded the pick for veteran, "win-now" help. Matt tells you who will be #1 on Tommy Sheppard's draft board if they're still available when it's the Wizards' turn to pick. Plus, some of the other names you're likely to hear about in their draft range. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Capital City Go-Go star guard Jordan Goodwin (@JGood_0) joins the show to reflect on his first season in pro basketball. Jordan shares what it was like to play for a G League team that shares a building with it's NBA team and the mentoring he got from guys like Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Kyle Kuzma. He also talks about being called up to the Wizards on a 10-day contract, his relationship with Wes Unseld Jr., the great advice he got from Tommy Sheppard, and playing for Go-Go head coach Mike Williams. Jordan offered some insight into teammates Isaiah Todd, Kyree Walker, and veteran leader Greg Monroe. Making it in the G League isn't easy and it can be a grind, which Jordan also sheds some light on. If you're at all curious what life is like for a player just on the cusp of making an NBA roster and some behind-the-scenes details of the Wizards organization, you're going to want to hear what he has to say in this episode! Presented by BetOnline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Broom (@so_wizards) of the #SoWizards Podcast and BulletsForever.com joins the show to go through the consensus lottery picks across all major mock drafts. Kevin uses his stat-based draft analysis tool (YODA) to evaluate the prospects and Matt provides an overview of their games, strengths, weaknesses, and additional context about their seasons. They also give a few more of their favorite players who may not show up in the lottery portion of most mock drafts and other players they think the Wizards should be keeping an eye on. If you're remotely interested in who the Wizards are going to end up drafting, this is a can't-miss episode for you! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New to Bleav Podcasts, Ball Movement is focused on telling the stories of international professional basketball players. Guests will include former NBA players and March Madness stars who have taken their talents overseas to continue to pursue their professional basketball dreams. Hosts Matt Modderno and Mike Creppy Jr., a 10-year overseas pro himself, will be bringing you weekly basketball conversations with notable names outside of the NBA. This episode is with DMV-native Akilah Bethel. Akilah has had such a unique professional career thus far. She's played in multiple in countries including Puerto Rico, where she was league MVP, and most recently in the Ukraine, which she had to leave due to war with Russia breaking out. She's also a former Harlem Globetrotter and the founder and commissioner of her own summer league, the Bethel League. Not many people can say they have so many different things on their resume and it makes for an incredibly entertaining interview. Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! And check out her Baltimore-based BethelLeague.com. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) and Kevin Broom (@So_Wizards) are back for another Bullets Forever 3Pt Play! We all know the expression that hindsight is 20-20 so we thought it would be fun to fire up the time machine and rehash each of the Wizards' drafts over the last decade. We discuss what they got right, where they missed, and the flaws in their logic along the way. We identify who would have been better to select, who we liked at the time, and whether the players that fans wanted actually panned out. Plus, Matt tries really hard to defend the Isaiah Todd trade/pick. Let us know what you think and if you want us to go further back and do the decade prior to this as well. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins the pod to wrap up the season. We discuss Wes Unseld Jr. and Tommy Sheppard's exit interview comments on the season and plans for the offseason. We also cover Kristaps Porzingis' comments and evaluate the play of Deni Avdija, Rui Hachimura, and Corey Kispert to end the season. Pretty much everyone in the organization expressed the desire to add a traditional point guard. Oz and Matt break down how realistic that is and who is likely to fill that void. Plus, the Wizards seem destined for the #10 pick in the NBA Draft. Who are the names to know in that range? Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brendan (@threezustrist) from the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast joins the show to break down the Wizards' comprehensive win over the Mavericks. We discuss Spencer Dinwiddie's comments about going to the playoffs while the Wizards go to the offseason and KCP's comments about making sure Dinwiddie didn't leave DC with a win. Matt issues an apology for being critical of KCP at times early in the season and we cover the recent strong play of Deni Avdija, Rui Hachimura, and Corey Kispert. We also talked about the Wizards' need for a defensive leader and how Wes Unseld Jr. should incentivize defense through playing time next year. Plus, an update on the Capital City Go-Go, who are one of the top 2 teams in the G League's Eastern Conference heading into the playoffs. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) and Kevin Broom (@So_Wizards) are back for another Bullets Forever 3Pt Play! We discuss the Wizards being held to 13 points in a quarter, another Fool's Gold comeback, their especially disappointing play over the last 10 games, and questioning why the vets are still playing so much. Then we get into this week's major topic: Bradley Beal's recent media appearances and his comments on how to improve the Wizards next year. Beal talked about why DC isn't more of a free agent destination and we assess how much of that Beal is actually responsible for. Beal also talked about the need to trade to acquire talent and we try to poke some holes in that team building logic. Plus, should Wes Unseld Jr. take more heat for the Wizards continually coming out flat? Can he motivate guys to win? And Matt also tells you why Jerry Stackhouse would be the perfect assistant coach for this team. Presented by BetOnline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt is again joined by Bryce Hendricks (@BryceHendrick14) of the Upsides Swings podcast (@Upsideswings) to discuss all of the NBA Draft prospects playing on Friday for the First Round of the NCAA Tournament that could be targets for the Wizards in their general lottery range. Bryce provides analysis of Auburn center Walker Kessler, Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, Duke center AJ Griffin, Duke center Mark Williams, LSU forward Tari Eason, Arizona wing Bennedict Mathurin, and Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis. We also touched on Auburn's Jabari Smith, Duke's Paolo Banchero, Duke's Wendell Moore, and Arizona's Christian Koloko. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt is joined by Bryce Hendricks (@BryceHendrick14) of the Upsides Swings podcast (@Upsideswings) to discuss all of the NBA Draft prospects playing on Thursday for the First Round of the NCAA Tournament that could be targets for the Wizards in their general lottery range. Bryce provides great insight into the games of Memphis center Jalen Duren, Baylor forwards Kendall Brown and Jeremy Sochan, Tennessee point guard Kennedy Chandler, Iowa forward Keegan Murray, Kentucky guard TyTy Washington, and Kansas wing Ochai Agbaji. We also discussed potential second round picks Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky, Tyler Burton of Richmond, and Christian Braun of Kansas. Stay tuned for Part 2, the prospects playing in the Friday games, later in the week! Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever (@Bulletsforever) joins the show this week to discuss the hottest topic in Wizards World: Could a John Wall reunion be a possibility? We broke down why it would or wouldn't work and how realistic it actually is. We also covered the exciting potential of a Kristaps Porzingis / Kyle Kuzma front court and the latest comments from Spencer Dinwiddie and how the Wizards responded to them. This week's Prospect Profile is Jordan Hall of Saint Joseph's, a 6'7 point guard, that Matt got to see in person this week at the Atlantic 10 Tournament, which is going on at Capital One Arena this week. Presented by BetOnline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New to Bleav Podcasts, Ball Movement is focused on telling the stories of international professional basketball players. Guests will include former NBA players and March Madness stars who have taken their talents overseas to continue to pursue their professional basketball dreams. Hosts Matt Modderno and Mike Creppy Jr., a 10-year overseas pro himself, will be bringing you weekly basketball conversations with notable names outside of the NBA. This episode is with Jon Elmore, Conference USA's all-time leader in points, assists, and made three-pointers. He's also a star of ESPN's The Basketball Tournament (TBT) every summer on the Marshall University alumni team. Check it out and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Morrow (@jamorrow91) of Bullets Forever joins the show to discuss the addition of Tomas Satoransky. We go over Sato's comments to the media and what his addition means for the rotation moving forward. We cover who should be in and out of the rotation, the emergence of Kyle Kuzma, Kuzma's next contract, and whether Spencer Dinwiddie's recent comments about his time in Washington should be concerning. Plus, G League Ignite guard Dyson Daniels is this week's Prospect Profile. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt's college roommate and college radio show co-host Austin Bailey joins the show to talk about what to expect from the Wizards overall after the All-Star break and what we hope to see from each one of the players. We also talk about the Wizards' pace and three-point shooting (or lack thereof), their overall offensive approach, and how being more aggressive on defense and gambling more might actually help them on both ends of the floor. Plus, we discuss Isaiah Todd vs Vernon Carey Jr. We also revive our favorite college segment, Fool of the Week, which is people in sports who caught our attention for the wrong reasons. We close out the show with this week's Prospect Profile of Baylor's Kendall Brown. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Wizards center and multi-time author Etan Thomas (@etanthomas36) joins the show to talk about his new book "Police Brutality and White Supremacy: The Fight Against American Traditions." The book offers engaging interviews and reflections that explore police brutality, white supremacy, and the struggle for racial justice in America. Thomas also weighs in on the value of locker room chemistry, Bradley Beal, the Kristaps Porzingis trade, and the Wizards' centers position. Presented by Betonline.ag! Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Police-Brutality-White-Supremacy-Traditions/dp/1636140572/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We celebrate our 100th episode with two great guests! First up, is legendary Wizards broadcaster Steve Buckhantz (@SteveBuckhantz). Buckhantz offers his perspective on this year's team, the trade deadline, the Bradley Beal situation, relating to players as a broadcaster, and calling games for a team you're a fan of first. And, of course, he tells some great stories about past teams as well. Next, we are joined by Vinny Hardy (@VinnyHardy) of the Bleav in Kentucky podcast (@BleavinKentucky) to help break down the game of Kentucky freshman guard TyTy Washington, who seems to be a favorite potential draft pick among Wizards fans. Thank you for making our show a part of your Wizards fandom for the last 100 episodes! Presented by betonline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Stayman (@Mavsdraft) of Mavsdraft.com, and one of the hosts of the Locked On NBA Draft podcast, joins the show to discuss the Wizards' big trade deadline move: sending out Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans for Kristaps Porzingis and a 2nd round pick. We tell you who won the trade, why they won it, and how Porzingis fits with the Wizards and next to Bradley Beal. Plus, Matt covers the two other trades that saw Montrezl Harrell and Aaron Holiday going out and Ish Smith and Vernon Carey coming in. Presented by BetOnline.AG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) and Kevin Broom (@so_wizards) of Bullets Forever join to discuss what the Beal injury means for the Wizards and their short-term and long-term plans. We cover what they should do at the deadline and what this means for their offseason plans. Dr. Matthew Bassan, a physician specializing in sports medicine, joins the show to explain what a scapholunate ligament is, what it does, and is there a chance of this hampering Beal's performance down the road. Presented by BetOnline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tony East (@TEastNBA) of the Locked On Pacers podcast joins the show to break down the rumored Domantas Sabonis trade. We discuss what the Pacers would want in return, his ideal position, his strengths and weaknesses, his leadership and locker room demeanor, and his vaccination status. Later in the show, Matt addresses some of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell's postgame comments about the lack of communication on defense and the dour atmosphere in the locker room. In this week's prospect profile, we give an overview of freshman center Jalen Duren from the University of Memphis. Presented by Betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this special Bullets Forever 3Pt Play episode, Osman Baig and Kevin Broom join to discuss Spencer Dinwiddie. We talk about his actual play vs preseason expectations, his fit with Bradley Beal, his comments on accountability and leadership, and what to do with him at the trade deadline. We also give our best fake trades we think Ernie Grunfeld would make with this year's roster (spoiler: there might be some Trevor Ariza and Kelly Oubre talk). In a new segment call Prospect Profile, Matt tells you about Duke's AJ Griffin. Presented by BetOnline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prep school coaching legend Chris Chaney (@Coach_Chaney) of Scotland Campus (@scotland_hoops) joins the show to weigh in on the coaching situation in Washington. Chaney provided his perspective on whether Unseld Jr. has lost the locker room, whether your best player needs to be a leader, if teammates don't like their point guard, identifying roles and responsibilities, film study, and player body language. Chaney has won over 800 games, multiple Prep National Championships, and multiple National Coach of the Year awards. At the Prep school level you are integrating whole new teams every year so I thought he could offer some unique insight into the Wizards' challenges identifying roles and a rotation. Presented by Betonline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wizards have hit rock bottom. After being embarrassed by the Celtics, the Wizards blew a 35pt lead against the Clippers. Troy Haliburton (@TroyHalibur) of the Washington City Paper joins the podcast for our night-of reactions to this soul-crushing performance. Wallow in misery with us, Wizards fans. We are in this together. Presented by Betonline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt teamed up with Brendan (@threezustrist) and Domo (@Domo_8186) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast to give out midseason grades for the Wizards. Also, we break down what the Wizards should do with Bradley Beal long-term. Plus, a recap of each of the Wizards' draft picks this decade. Presented by BetOnline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.