The Wizards Podcast
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S2 Ep 47Wizards reach buyout with Marcus Smart, Blake Wesley
The Washington Wizards bought out Marcus Smart and Blake Wesley. Greg breaks down the moves and how they affect Washington's roster. Plus some Summer League analysis. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 46Beal bought out, Wiz shut down top guys, Summer League thoughts
Greg offers his thoughts on the Wizards shutting down their top guys in Summer League, discusses Bradley Beal's buyout with Phoenix and analyses Washington's previous two Summer League games. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 45Alex Sarr shines with 8 blocks in Wizards' Summer League win
Alex Sarr dominated in Washington's Summer league win, and Greg broke it all down. Plus: Analysis on Bub, AJ, Tre, Kyshawn, Riley and more. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 44Wizards sign Tristan Vukcevic, Marvin Bagley III
Greg breaks down Washington's recent signings of Tristan Vukcevic and Marvin Bagley III and offers an outlook on the Wizards' centre rotation. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 43Wizards trade Kelly Olynyk, Summer League roster breakdown with Matt Modderno
Greg is joined by Matt Modderno to discuss the Kelly Olynyk trade, offer a detailed breakdown of the Summer League roster and more. Enjoy!Check out Matt's work!YouTube: @departmentofhoops X: MattModderno
S2 Ep 42Wizards trade for Cam Whitmore
Greg breaks down the Wizards' move to acquire Cam Whitmore for a pair of second-round picks, the insane value of the move, and possible corresponding roster decisions. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 41Wizards reportedly interested in Jonathan Kuminga
The Wizards are reportedly interested in Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, per The Athletic. Greg discusses the potential framework of a Kuminga to Washington deal and why it would make sense to take a swing on the 22-year-old. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 40Wizards Free Agency Special: Options at center, Gill waived, roster outlook
Greg breaks down the decision to waive Anthony Gill, trade for Dillon Jones and discusses some free-agent center possibilities for Washington. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 39Breaking down Tre Johnson's game with Horns247 writer Eric Henry
Greg is joined by Horns247 writer Eric Henry to break down Wizards No. 6 pick Tre Johnson's impressive work ethic, overblown defensive concerns, strengths and more. Enjoy!Follow Eric on X: https://x.com/ericchenry_?lang=Read Eric's work at Horns247: https://247sports.com/college/texas/
S2 Ep 38Breaking down Jamir Watkins' game with FSU hoops reporter Sam Stevens
Greg is joined by Florida State basketball reporter Sam Stevens to break down Jamir Watkins' game, his ability to get to the line and create defensive havoc. Enjoy!Follow Sam on X: https://x.com/sam_stevens15Read Sam's work: https://the-stevens-scoop-sports.blogspot.com/
S2 Ep 37NBA Draft Reaction: Wizards select Jamir Watkins at No. 43
Greg breaks down Washington's selection of Jamir Watkins at No. 43, plus: Washington's 2025-26 roster outlook, possible cuts, thoughts on ESPN's NBA Draft coverage and more. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 36NBA Draft recap: Wizards select Tre Johnson, Will Riley
Greg breaks down the Wizards' selection of Tre Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. He also previews Round 2, where the Wizards own the No. 43 pick. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 35Wizards trade Jordan Poole for CJ McCollum, salary relief
The Wizards traded Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick to New Orleans for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a 2027 second-round pick. Greg broke down the trade and offered analysis on why the Wizards dealt Poole. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 34Washington Wizards NBA Draft Preview
Greg breaks down everything Wizards fans need to know entering Wednesday's NBA Draft, including Ace Bailey's possible slide, options at No. 6, the latest trade buzz and more. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 33Could Ace Bailey fall to the Wizards at No. 6?
Greg breaks down the latest on consensus No. 3 prospect Ace Bailey reportedly refusing to workout for several teams — including cancelling his workout with the Sixers — and shares why he's more skeptical on the Rutgers forward than most, even if he does fall to No. 6. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 32Mailbag: Poole's future in D.C., NBA Draft decisions, veteran trade rumors and more
Greg answers listeners' most pressing Wizards questions, including inquiries into Jordan Poole's future in Washington, the development of the young core, trade rumors and more. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 31Jordan Poole trade rumors and NBA Draft talk with Matt Modderno
Greg welcomes Matt Modderno to the show to discuss a plethora of Wizards-related topics, including the recent Jordan Poole trade rumors, top options at No. 6 / No. 18 and more. Enjoy!Check out Matt's work:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@departmentofhoopsX: https://x.com/MattModdernoBleav in DMV Hoops: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleav-in-dmv-hoops/id1710645486
S2 Ep 30A trade back option, Beal 'not wanted back' in Phoenix, trade outlook of Wizards vets
The Brooklyn Nets could reportedly trade up for Jeremiah Fears, so Greg offers a possible trade back option for the Wizards. Greg also looks into possible deals for Washington's veterans (Kispert, Middleton, Smart) and offers his thoughts on reports that the Suns don't want Bradley Beal to return. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 29NBA Draft prospects to consider at No. 6, 18 and 40 with draft analyst Ben Pfeifer
NBA Draft analyst Ben Pfeifer joins Greg to discuss prospects for the Wizards to consider at No. 6, 18 and 40. The episode includes discussion on Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears at No. 6, a trade up for Ace Bailey and second-round prospects to consider. Enjoy!Where you can find Ben's content:Twitter: @ bjpf_YouTube: @benpfeifer8192
S2 Ep 28Greg's NBA Draft Big Board 1.0, plus a pair of Wizards draft-night trade ideas
Greg breaks down his Big Board 1.0 and offers an explanation for each player in terms of positioning, draft profile and more. Greg also breaks down a pair of potential draft-night trades for the Wizards to consider. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 27Queen at No. 6, Options at No. 18 and a trade up to No. 3 with Domo
Greg welcomes Domo (@Domo8186) to chat about the upcoming NBA Draft. They discuss every option at No. 6, offer their draft sleepers + draft busts and negotiate potential trades to move up in the draft. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 26Sarr, Bub make All-Rookie teams; Trade up scenarios; Draft buzz
Greg discusses Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington's All-Rookie Team selections and dives into some NBA Draft hot takes regarding Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach and more. Greg also offers analysis on trade up and trade back options for Washington at No. 6. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 25The Washington Wizards are a cursed franchise
Greg rants for 30 minutes about the Wizards' disgusting lottery luck and why the NBA should abolish the draft lottery, Greg also makes the case for optimism in Washington moving forward, and provides an overview of the top talent likely available at pick No. 6. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 24Wizards Offseason Preview
Greg preview the Wizards' offseason road ahead, including lottery percentages, potential draft targets at each spot in the top 6 and a projection of Washington's 2025-26 roster. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 23Washington Wizards End-of-Season Awards
Greg shares his ballot for the Wizards end-of-season awards, featuring honors such as Team MVP, DPOY, Most Improved, Best Trade, Tank Commander and more. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 22Washington Wizards 2024-25 season recap
Greg recaps the Wizards' 2024-25 season, offering analysis on Washington's four rookies, Bilal Coulibaly, Jordan Poole, draft picks and more. He also answers questions regarding Memphis' pick, Phoenix's pick and the Wizards' lottery odds. Thank you for following along with Greg's Wizards coverage all season long. Here's to Year 3! Enjoy the episode!
S2 Ep 21Ideal scenarios regarding Memphis' pick, Tiebreaker between Wiz/Jazz
Greg breaks down all the playoff/play-in scenarios out West and gives Wizards fans a rooting guide for Sunday's 15-game slate. Plus, what happens if the Wizards and Jazz finish the regular season with the same record? Enjoy!
S2 Ep 20The tank race is coming down to the wire!
The Wizards and Jazz are now tied for the NBA's worst record. Greg breaks down the tank race and Memphis' pick, offers a rooting guide for Wizards fans over the final stretch of the regular season and breaks down the Bradley Beal trade with Phoenix now eliminated from playoff contention. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 19The Bub Carrington-Deni Avdija trade debate
Greg shares his thoughts on Bub Carrington-Deni Avdija debate that's taken over Wizards Twitter and why both sides need to ease up. Also included: Bub Carrington's career night vs. Sacramento, AJ Johnson's ascendence, an update on the Memphis first-round pick and more. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 18Washington allows 162, suffers embarrassing 53-point home loss
Greg breaks down Washington's embarrassing 53-point loss to the Pacers where they gave up 162 points, while also touching on some positives like Alex Sarr and AJ Johnson's ascendence in the month of March. Also included: Tank Standings update!! Enjoy!
S2 Ep 17The NBA has a tanking problem
In this episode, Greg discusses the Utah Jazz's blatant tanking and how the Wizards have been forced to follow suit. He also touches on Alex Sarr's career night in Denver, Poole's game winner and Washington's impressive rookie class. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 16Bub and Kyshawn don't back down, Wizards social media issues, more losses
Greg discusses Bub and Kyshawn's chippy play and how it's great for the Wizards' culture. He also touches on the Wizards' social media team and how they've phoned it in the this season. Oh, and of course, more losses. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 15Washington's rookie class is ascending
Greg breaks down the Wizards' improved 6-8 record over their last 14 games, and why their rookies have been vital to that success. Also included: Tank standings, Wahsington's draft pick outlook, the Wizards' subpar social media team, and more. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 14Kyshawn George: Defensive Stopper
Greg breaks down a trio of Wizards games post All-Star break, including Kyle Kuzma's return to Washington. Greg highlights the standout defensive performance of rookie Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukcevic's confusing minutes and a hard-fought win over Brooklyn. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 13Assessing the Wizards at the All-Star break
Greg assesses the Wizards' tank thus far and highlights some highs and lows with 28 games remaining. He also answers mailbag questions, which include his NBA Draft Big Board, whether the Wizards will fire Brian Keefe and what next season's starting five could look like. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 12A Will Dawkins Deadline Masterclass
Greg breaks down the Wizards trades from today's deadline. Wiz take on Marcus Smart's contract in exchange for a first-round pick and Colby Jones. Butler dealt to Philly for Jackson and a first-round pick. Full analysis of all the Wizards' deadline moves.
S2 Ep 11Trade Deadline Special: Kuz to Milwaukee, JV to Sacramento, Wiz are hot
Greg breaks down the Kuzma and Valanciunas trades and offers his take on the return Washington received. Greg also touches on Bilal Coulibaly's first-career triple-double and the immaculate vibes in D.C. on this 3-game winning streak. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 10The Washington Wizards are an embarrassment
Greg discusses Kyle Kuzma's postgame comments and how they've hurt the team's energy and effort and responds to Kuzma's mom, Karri, following her tweets. He also discusses Bronny James taking over Capital One Arena and the sad state of the Wizards. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 9How the Wizards could become players in a Jimmy Butler trade
Greg offers his three-team trade for Jimmy Butler that sends Butler to Phoenix, Beal to Miami and picks/salary to Washington. Also included: Kuzma's tanking trade value, an assessment on Keefe's job thus far and an outlook on the lottery. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 8Somebody made the call to Brian Keefe
In this episode, Greg discusses coach Keefe's odd rotational changes and the frustration with Washington benching Butler/Champagnie to showcase trade pieces. Plus, a heated rant about the Reed Sheppard vs. Alex Sarr debate between Wizards and Rockets Twitter. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 7Sarr shines as Wizards get swept in tank bowl
The Wizards have reclaimed the NBA's worst record once again after falling twice in the Tank Bowl. To make things even better, Alex Sarr won Rookie of the Month and looks like a future star. Greg broke all this down, plus the Suns' awful record and how their demise could accelerate the Wizards' rebuild. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 6Latest Kuzma trade rumors, Poole's game winner and more
In this episode, Greg discusses Kyle Kuzma's reported trade request and what it means for his future in D.C. Additionally, Greg breaks down Jordan Poole's game-winner to defeat Charlotte, the Wizards' valiant effort in OT loss to Knicks, and Alex Sarr's 3-point improvement. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 5Poole in midst of career year, Coulibaly shines in 1-2 week for Wizards
In this episode, Greg discusses Jordan Poole's breakout season, where he's averaging 21 points on 41% 3pt. Additionally, he breaks down a 1-2 week for the Wizards, which included standout performances from Coulibaly and Kispert. At the end, Greg offers his current Top 5 prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 4Wizards finally win a game ... and then lose 3 more by double-digits
Greg discusses the Wizards' win over Denver to snap their 16-game slide, recaps the ensuing 3 losses and discusses trade rumors involving Valanciunas, Kuzma, Brogdon and more. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 3The Wizards are a sad, pathetic basketball team
In this episode, Greg rants for 30 minutes about the sad state of the Wizards. There's tanking, then there's the awful basketball Washington's played over this 15-game losing streak. Also included: Wizards' fans' frustrations with Monumental Sports' biased coverage of the team. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 2Wizards lose 11th straight, a rant on Kuzma's postgame comments, and Sarr's breakout game
Greg opens the show with a rant on Kyle Kuzma, his attitude and why the Wiz must move on now. Also discussed are Alex Sarr's career night in Indiana, Bilal's lockdown defense on Jayson Tatum and the Wizards' 11-game losing streak. Enjoy!
S2 Ep 1Kuz starts over George, Bilal shines and poor rebounding leads to 5-game skid
Greg offers his thoughts on Kuzma starting over George, Kispert's shooting slump, Sarr's high volume of 3-point attempts and breaks down the Wizards' 5-game losing streak. Enjoy!
S1 Ep 56Coulibaly, Rookies shine as Wiz Kids start season 2-2
Bilal Coulibaly dropped 27 points on the Hawks two days after dropping 17 and clamping Trae Young to win the game. Sarr, Bub and George started on Wednesday and looked terrific, Poole is balling, Kuz found his shot and the Wiz Kids have won two straight. Let's talk about it!
S1 Ep 55Wizards Season Preview
In this episode, Greg's older brother, Jason, joins the show to discuss the opening night roster, starting five, rotations, breakout players and much more. Enjoy!
S1 Ep 54Kispert's consistency, Kuzma's struggles and more in Wizards preseason play
Greg makes the case for Corey Kispert to start following his string of impressive preseason showings. He also discusses Kyle Kuzma's struggles thus far and why he understands why Wizards fans have begun to turn on Kuzma and some of the other veterans on the squad. Enjoy!