The Wizards Podcast
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Wizards finish final tanking season with 17-65 record
Wizards clinch NBA's worst record, secure top-5 pick in 2026 draft
Will Riley drops near triple-double as Wizards secure top-6 pick
The Wizards will officially keep their top-8 protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
Will Riley drops another 30-ball as Wizards secure HUGE tanking loss
S3 Ep 70Wizards allow 153 points, regain possession of NBA's worst record
The Washington Wizards put forth a pathetic defensive effort in their 153-131 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Anthony Gill scored a career-high 21 points and Will Riley added 18. In other news, the Indiana Pacers won, which means the Wizards now own the league's worst record. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 69Will Riley scores 20 as Wizards get routed by Lakers
The Washington Wizards loss 120-101 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Will Riley scored 20 points and Justin Champagnie added 18, but Washington was blown out once again. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 68Wizards get routed by Blazers but receive major help in tank standings
Will Riley scored 14 points as the Wizards lost 123-88 to the Portland Trail Blazers. But it wasn't all bad, as they got some major help in the tank standings. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 67Julian Reese scores 24 as Wizards snap 16-game losing streak
Julian Reese dropped 24 points and 17 rebounds, and Will Riley added 19 points as the Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 win over the Utah Jazz. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 66Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss
The Washington Wizards lost 145-113 to the New York Knicks, which marked their 16th straight loss. Jaden Hardy and Anthony Gill impressed as the shorthanded Wizards tied the franchise record for consecutive losses. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 65Four players ejected, Coulibaly stars again as Wizards fall to Thunder
Four players were ejected after Justin Champagnie, Jaylin Williams and Ajay Mitchell started a scuffle in the Wizards' 132-111 loss to the Thunder. Bilal Coulibaly scored 20 points once again, and Alex Sarr enjoyed a much-needed bounce-back game. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 64Alex Sarr struggles in return as Wizards lose 14th straight
The Washington Wizards lost again tonight — their 14th straight loss and another defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Tristan Vukcevic shined with 21 points while Alex Sarr struggled from the field in his return. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 63Trae Young exits with injury, Bilal Coulibaly shines in another Wizards loss
Trae Young scored a Wizards-best 21 points before exiting with another quad injury. Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley also poured in 21 points as the Wizards fought back late but ultimately fell 125-117 to the Golden State Warriors. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 62Tristan Vukcevic scores 22 as Wizards suffer 11th straight loss
Tristan Vukcevic scored a season-high 22 points and Jamir Watkins added impressive two-way production, but the Wizards' starters were dominated in the team's 111-110 loss to the Boston Celtics. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 61Bilal Coulibaly's breakout game nearly propels Wizards to improbable comeback
Bilal Coulibaly scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as he nearly carried the Wizards to a comeback win. But they fell short in Orlando and suffered their 11th straight loss. Oh, and Brian Keefe added another late-game blunder to his resume. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 60Bam Adebayo scores 83 on Wizards | Brian Keefe allows blatant disrespect
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on the Wizards in the Miami Heat's 150-129 win on Tuesday. Adebayo also took 43 free throws to do so, which included his Heat teammates intentionally fouling the Wizards up by 30 with two minutes left in the game to get him past Kobe Bryant's 81-point record. And the worst part: Wizards coach Brian Keefe allowed it to happen. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 59Trae Young and Tre Johnson are forming a lethal backcourt in Washington
Trae Young scored 17 points in his second game as a Wizard, but it was his eight assists that impressed. Four of those dimes were to Tre Johnson, who popped for 20 points as Washington lost 138-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 58Trae Young makes Wizards debut | Julian Reese dominates with 20 rebounds
Trae Young made his Wizards debut in the team's 122-122 loss to the Jazz. He flashed his playmaking ability and elite court vision en route to 12 points and 6 assists. But Julian Reese stole the show with 18 points and 20 rebounds. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 57Riley scores 19, Johnson struggles as Wizards lose to Magic
The Wizards dropped their sixth straight game on Tuesday, this one a 126-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. Tre Johnson's shooting struggles continued, but Will Riley shined with 19 points. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 56Trae Young gets ejected, Bilal Coulibaly shines as Wizards lose to Rockets
Trae Young will make his Wizards debut on Thursday against the Jazz, but that wasn't the biggest news of the night, as he was ejected for walking onto the court in Washington's 123-118 loss to the Houston Rockets. Greg breaks down Young's ejection, talks his impending debut and praises Bilal Coulibaly for his breakout performance. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 55Will Riley continues ascension as Wizards lose to Raptors | Wizards sign Julian Reese
The Washington Wizards lost to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, but this loss wasn't like the last three. The Wizards competed for the better part of four quarters behind Kyshawn George's outside shooting and Will Riley's 19 points. Greg recaps the game and shares his thoughts on the Wizards signing Julian Reese to a two-way contract. EnjoY!
S3 Ep 54Tre Johnson enjoys efficient night as Wizards suffer another blowout loss
The Washington Wizards suffered another blowout loss to the Atlanta Hawks, this one a 126-96 defeat. Tre Johnson and Will Riley scored 14 points, but Washington provided another non-competitive performance. Greg discusses the loss, breaks down Jamir Watkins' new contract and talks NBA tank standings. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 53Will Riley scores 18 points as Wizards suffer blowout loss to Hawks
Will Riley scored 18 points, and Jamir Watkins added 14, but the Wizards were routed once again, this one a 119-98 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 52Bilal Coulibaly shines in limited minutes as Wizards fall to Hornets
Bilal Coulibaly scored 17 points and made three triples in just 17 minutes in the Washington Wizards' 129-112 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Will Riley and Jamir Watkins showcased their improvement as well. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 51Wizards get out-tanked in another win over the Pacers
The Washington Wizards tried to tank. But they didn't tank harder than the Indiana Pacers, who benched three of their five starters in the fourth quarter as the Wizards earned a 131-118 win. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 50Wizards to increase season ticket prices for 2026-27 season | Wizards-Pacers recap
The Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers, and Greg recapped the win. But he also discussed Bullets Forever's report that the Wizards are increasing season ticket prices for the 2026-27 season. Greg details his reporting and shares some fan frustration regarding the price hikes. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 49Wizards mid-season check-in with Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi
Greg is joined by Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi to break down the first half of the Wizards' season. They discuss tanking, players to watch over the final 29 games and more.
S3 Ep 48Wizards limp into All-Star break with 138-113 loss to Cavs
The Washington Wizards didn't have a healthy center in their 138-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Greg breaks down the loss and gives his thoughts on the debuts of Jaden Hardy and Kadary Richmond. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 47Dawkins talks Davis injury and more | Wizards get routed by Heat
Greg recaps the Washington Wizards' 132-101 loss to the Miami Heat. He discusses Will Dawkins' recent comments, the team's blowout loss and rants for a bit about the NBA's tanking problem. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 46Will Riley drops career-high 27 points as Wizards lose to Nets
Will Riley scored a career-high 27 points in the Wizards' 127-113 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Washington tanked again, and Greg broke it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 45Will Riley's career night propels tanking Wizards to upset win in Detroit
The Wizards tried to tank again. They rested their starters again. But Will Riley's 20 points proved too much for the Pistons in a shocking upset win for Washington. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 44Wizards acquire Anthony Davis
The Washington Wizards acquired Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks. Greg breaks the whole trade down, including:The picks tradedIncoming contractsHow Davis fits alongside Sarr, YoungWhy the move makes sense for WashingtonEnjoy!
S3 Ep 43Wizards blatantly tank, still find way to defeat Kings
The Washington Wizards tried to lose. They benched the starters for the final 16 minutes of a game that was close the entire fourth quarter. And they somehow found a way to defeat the Sacramento Kings, 116-112. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 42George scores 23 as Wizards top Bucks on John Wall Celebration Night
The Washington Wizards defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 109-99 behind Kyshawn George's 23 points and Alex Sarr's career-high 17 rebounds. The franchise also honored legendary PG John Wall. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 41Sarr dominates both ends as Wizards top Blazers, 115-111
Alex Sarr was everywhere defensively with 6 blocks and 2 steals. He also added 29 points. And behind Kyshawn George's late-game heroics, the Wizards defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-111. Greg recaps it all. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 40Tre Johnson scores career-high 26 points as Wizards' comeback falls short in Charlotte
Tre Johnson scored a career-high 26 points and Alex Sarr added 24, but the Wizards' comeback fell short in their 119-115 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Greg recaps the game, Justin Champagnie's impact, Jamir Watkins' five steals and more. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 39Tre Johnson scores 19 points as Wizards drop eighth straight game
Greg recaps the Wizards' 107-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He talks Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson's big nights, Washington's inability to win close games and Michael Winger's latest comments. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 38Report: Wizards emerge as possible landing spot for Zion Williamson
Greg reacts to The Athletic's report that the Washington Wizards could have interest in trading for Zion Williamson. He breaks down the forward's interesting contract, why he does and doesn't fit with the Wizards and offers potential trade packages. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 37Wizards' young core shines in narrow loss to Clippers
Alex Sarr dropped 28 points, Kyshawn George added 18 and the Wizards nearly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers. Greg shares his thoughts on the young core's promising showing, Keefe's late-game blunder and more. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 36George drops 29 points as Wizards lose sixth straight
Kyshawn George scored 29 points and added 7 assists but it wasn't enough as the Wizards lost 121-115 to the Denver Nuggets. Greg has you covered with the recap. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 35Trae Young out through All-Star break | Wizards-Clippers recap
Trae Young will reportedly miss Washington's next 15 games due to injury, which has caused opposing fans to question the Wizards' tanking ways. Greg addressed Young's injury and recapped the Wizards' 119-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 34Sarr drops 19 points as Wizards suffer third-straight blowout loss
Alex Sarr shined with 19 points and 15 rebounds, and Tre Johnson showcased his shooting prowess. But the Wizards' lack of a point guard showed in its third straight blowout defeat. Greg has the recap for you. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 33Wizards showcase tanking prowess in 128-107 loss to Pelicans
The Washington Wizards lost 128=107 to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game Tristan Vukcevic played and Marvin Bagley did not. It was a blatant showcase of their tanking ways, and Greg broke it all down in this episode. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 32Wizards acquire Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert
The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Greg breaks the trade down. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 31Trae Young to the Wizards? Plus: Wizards-Magic recap
Could Trae Young be traded to Wizards? Greg shares his thoughts on those trade rumors and offers his reaction to the Wizards' 120-112 win over the Orlando Magic. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 30Young guards struggle as Wizards get dismantled by Timberwolves
The Wizards were dominated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 141-115 loss. Greg has you covered with a recap of the game. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 29Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie's 20 points
The Washington Wizards dominated the Brooklyn Nets for their fourth win in five tries. Greg's friend Charles Chisholm joins the pod to break down the win. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 28Wizards stun Bucks behind Sarr's clutch block & McCollum's winner
Greg recaps another impressive win for the Wizards, who stunned the Milwaukee Bucks late behind CJ McCollum's game-winner. Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr shined with 20 points apiece. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 27Sarr tallies 6 blocks as Wizards earn first winning streak since March
Greg recaps the Wizards' 116-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies behind Alex Sarr's 6 blocks and great bench production from Justin Champagnie. Enjoy!
S3 Ep 26Wizards' young core dominates in 138-117 win over Raptors
Washington's young core of George, Coulibaly, Sarr, Carrington and Johnson combined for 86 points in an impressive 138-117 win over the Toronto Raptors. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!