
The Wizards Podcast
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S1 Ep 53George, Kispert ball out in Wizards preseason loss to Knicks
Greg details Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert's 14-point nights as the Wizards were blown out by the Knicks. Greg analyzes the performance of each players, from Alex Sarr's 12 points to Kyle Kuzma's 2-11 FG start to the preseason. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 52Sarr shines in Wizards preseason debut
Alex Sarr showed out for 15 poits in the Wizards preseason opening loss to Toronto. Greg discusses Sarr's performance and offers his analysis on each player that played minutes on Sunday night in Montreal, including Poole, Bub, George and others.

S1 Ep 51Wizards training camp recap, Leonsis' comments on Beal, media day takeaways
In this episode, Greg discusses the Wizards 21-man training camp roster, who will make the final 15-man roster, Bub's solid showing thus far and finishes by reacting to Ted Leonsis' quote on Bradley's Beal's comments surrounding the failed move to Virginia. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 50Answering the Wizards' most pressing questions entering 24-25 season
We back! In this episode, Greg answers eight pressing questions for the Wizards entering this season, including: Does Sarr live up to the hype? Who gets traded? Kispert extension?Enjoy!

S1 Ep 49Wizards offseason talk: Omoruyi cut, Kispert extension, schedule release
In this episode, Greg discusses Eugene Omoruyi being waived and how that affects the final roster decisions. Plus, a potential Corey Kispert extension and some schedule talk. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 48Exploring Wizards Trades: Kuzma, Valanciunas, Brogdon and more
In this episode, Greg discusses three mock trades involving Kyle Kuzma and Jonas Valanciunas. Additionally, Greg breaks down the availability of veterans such as Malcolm Brogdon, Corey Kispert and Marvin Bagley and explains why it may be harder than Wiz fans think to trade them. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 47Mailbag: Kuzma's trade timeline, FO's Tyus Jones blunder, role predictions for Sarr, Bub
In this episode, Greg answers viewers' questions regarding the Wizards future. Whether a Kyle Kuzma trade is imminent, the front offices' Tyus Jones blunder, predictions on Kispert's role for next season and more are answered in this episode. Enjoy!Today's pod is sponsored by Assault Wrestling Alliance, a local promotion company in Southern Maryland that provides affordable sports entertainment. You can find information on their upcoming show on their website: https://awaassaultwrestlingalliance.godaddysites.com/next-live-show

S1 Ep 46Wizards Summer League Grades, Starting Five Prediction, Kispert Extension Rumors
In this episode, Greg gives a detailed breakdown of the Wizards entire 15-man Summer League roster, including praise for Bub and a rant about Baldwin Jr, Greg also predicts the Wizards starting lineup and offers his take on a potential extension for Corey Kispert. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 45Wizards Summer League recap: Bub shines, Sarr struggles through first two games
In this episode, Greg discusses the Wizards first two Summer League games: Bub Carrington's impressive PG-play, Alex Sarr's offensive struggles and why Champagnie deserves a roster spot over Omoruyi. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 44Wizards sign Saddiq Bey, Summer League roster released, Kuzma trade rumors
Greg discusses the Saddiq Bey signing, breaks down the Wizards Summer League roster and offers his take on the Kuzma trade rumors. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 43Wizards sign Valanciunas/Vukcevic, Tyus Jones sign & trade options, roster projection
Greg discusses Valanciunas' team-friendly contract, what Vukcevic's two-way deal says about Wizards' roster space, Tyus Jones' sign & trade market and projects the Wizards opening night roster. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 42Wizards Free Agency Special
Greg breaks down Washington's key decisions as free agency begins tonight, June 30, at 6 p.m. ET. Brogdon/Shamet trade packages, Jones sign & trade expectations, re-signing Gill/Vukcevic. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 41Wizards crush Day 1 of the NBA Draft
Greg breaks down everything that went down during Round 1 of the NBA Draft: Reaction to the Deni Avdija trade, Sarr taken 2nd overall, how Bub can be elite, and why trading up for Kyshawn George is a terrific move. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 40Washington Wizards NBA Draft Guide
Greg educates Wizards fans on everything they need to know to feel prepared on draft night. Why Alex Sarr will be there at No. 2, prospects likely available at No. 26 and No. 51, plus two trade scenarios that could happen one week from today. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 39Pick No. 2 scenarios, trades with Detroit and Sacramento, pre-draft workouts
Greg explores every possible scenario surrounding the 2nd overall pick, including the Wizards moving back with Detroit as well as gaining another lottery pick from Sacramento. Plus, an updated list of prospects that have completed pre-draft workouts with the Wizards. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 38Highlights from Keefe's intro presser, Sarr falling to No, 2.
Greg breaks down the Brian Keefe intro presser, highlighting the most telling quotes for Washington's future. He also discusses Alex Sarr and the growing possibility that the French center could fall to the Wizards at No. 2.

S1 Ep 37Brian Keefe named head coach, Gaff and KP in The Finals, Sarr at No. 2
Greg breaks down why Brian Keefe is the right hire in Washington, Gafford and Porzingis making The Finals and why building around Beal was the issue, not the players put around him.

S1 Ep 36Recapping year one of the Michael Winger era
The Washington Wizards hired Michael Winger one year ago today, so Greg thought it would be fun to recap all the Wizards' moves since that day and breakdown exactly why Winger has helped change the trajectory of this franchise.

S1 Ep 35Wizards Draft Discussion, Trade Talk with Matt Modderno
Matt Modderno joins the show to discuss targets for the Wizards at picks 2, 26 and 51. Greg and Matt then analyze potential trades to get Washington up to No. 1, as well as what to do with Kyle Kuzma. Enjoy!You can find Matt on Twitter (@MattModderno) and on his podcasts (Bleav in Wizards / Bleav in DMV Hoops). Highly recommend his content!

S1 Ep 34Wizards get the 2nd overall pick!
EThe Wizards got some lottery luck, and Greg breaks down exactly what this pick means for their future. Top prospects, possible trade scenarios and news regarding Washington's head coaching search. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 33Simulating the Wizards Offseason
EGreg simulates the lottery, trades with the Grizzlies for the 7th overall pick, and decides what to do with Tyus Jones. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 32Wizards NBA Draft Guide with Ben Pfeifer
Respected NBA Draft analyst Ben Pfeifer joins the show to discuss his favorite prospects atop the draft, preferences for Washington at pick #26, and second-round gems the Wizards could take at #52.You can follow Ben on Twitter (@bjpf_) and YouTube (@benpfeifer8192) for more draft coverage!

S1 Ep 31Wizards Offseason Preview
EGreg's brother, Jason Finberg, joins the show to discuss key dates, storylines and decisions for the Wizards this offseason. This includes NBA Draft preferences, player option deadlines and free agent predictions. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 30First Annual Teddy Awards: Wizards 2023-24 season awards
EIn this special episode, Greg hands out awards for MVP, best/worst front office move, as well as some fun awards like worst contract in the NBA. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 29Vukcevic, Avdija and Poole shine, Butler inks NBA deal, lottery update and more
EGreg gives his take on Ben Standig's Twitter poll, discusses the impressive play from Tristan Vukcevic, Jordan Poole and Deni Avdija, and hypes up Jared Butler's contract.

S1 Ep 28Poole, Avdija, Kispert shine in win, mailbag questions and draft positioning
EGreg discusses Jordan Poole's ascension, Avdija and Kispert's big games vs Bucks, answers your questions and informs you on what to root for when it comes to draft positioning. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 27Will Clayton joins the pod to talk Deni Avdija, Jordan Poole and Ted's botched move to VA
EWill Clayton (@WillCIayton on Twitter) joins Greg to discuss Deni Avdija's development and what he can improve on, why Tyus Jones shouldn't return next season. Will also rants for ten minutes about Ted Leonsis' botched move to VA and why it was a slap in the face to Wizards fans. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 26Bilal Coulibaly out for season, Jordan Poole flashes potential at PG and Wiz win two-straight
EIn this episode, Greg gives his evaluation on Coulibaly's rookie year, highlights Jordan Poole's improved play at PG and breaks down a 2-1 week for the Wizards.

S1 Ep 25Wizards show no effort in losses, Vukcevic contract details and a draft lottery update
EIn this episode, Greg rants about the lack of effort these past four games, breaks down the Tristan Vukcevic contract, and provides an outlook on where the Wizards strand in the draft lottery

S1 Ep 24Wizards win two-straight games, Deni's ascendence and Kuzma's late-game struggles
EGreg discusses the wins over Charlotte and Miami, how Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert have exceeded expectations, as well as his concern with Kyle Kuzma's late-game shot selection.

S1 Ep 23Wizards 16-game losing streak, Kuzma's late-game struggles and the resurgence of Poole
EGreg discusses the Wizards historically bad losing streak, R.J. Hampton, Kyle Kuzma's clutch-time woes and how Jordan Poole has turned his season around off the bench.

S1 Ep 22Jordan Poole to the bench, Johnny Davis minutes and a potentially-winless February
EGreg discusses Jordan Poole's move to the bench, rotational minutes for Johnny Davis and Jared Butler Jr, as well as how the Wizards could make NBA history in a few days. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 21Grading every Wizards player at the All-Star break
Greg grades every Wizards player (currently on the roster) at the All-Star break.

S1 Ep 20Kuzma declines trade to Mavs, update on Wizards move to VA and an assessment on Brian Keefe through ten games
EIn this episode, Greg gives his take on Kuzma declining a trade to the Mavs, provides an update on the Wizards potential move to VA and explores moving Poole to the bench.

S1 Ep 19Wizards Trade Deadline Recap
Greg shares his takes on the disappointing deadline for Washington and tries to rationalize the decisions made by the Wizards front office. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 18Last Minute Trade Deadline Thoughts
EGreg educates the listeners on the latest rumors involving Tyus Jones, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford and also offers his take on the Wizards' trade block.

S1 Ep 17Reviewing Mock Wizards Trades
Greg fields mock trades from his Twitter comments and gives his take on how realistic the move is, as well as why the Wizards should or shouldn't consider said trade. Enjoy!

S1 Ep 16Wizards Trade Deadline Predictions with Matt Modderno
Matt Modderno of the Bleav In Wizards and Bleav In DMV Hoops podcast joins Greg to discuss trade possibilities for the Wizards.

S1 Ep 15WIZARDS FIRE WES UNSELD JR.
EThe Washington Wizards have parted ways with head coach Wes Unseld Jr. Unseld held a record of 77-130 through two+ season in Washington. Assistant coach Brian Keefe will take over as the interim HC.

S1 Ep 14Kyle Kuzma trade rumors, Bagley and Livers expectations, Johnny Davis to the G League
EGreg discusses trade rumors for Kyle Kuzma, Tyus Jones and Daniel Gafford while offering his thoughts on Johnny Davis being sent to the G League.

S1 Ep 13Wizards trade for Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers
As ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported, the Wizards are sending Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari to Detroit in exchange for Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers and two second-round picks. My thoughts on the trade:

S1 Ep 12Wizards Trade Deadline Predictions
EIn this episode, Greg predicts which players on the Wizards will be traded by the feb. 8 trade deadline.

S1 Ep 11Wizards pick up win No. 4, blow two more double-digit leads en route to a 4-22 record.
EThe Washington Wizards lost six in a row before beating the Pacers, just to lose two more games after that. In this episode, Greg breaks down a 1-4 week in Washington, highlighting the good, the bad and the ugly.

S1 Ep 10Recapping another winless week in Washington
EIn this episode, Greg breaks down close losses to Orlando and Philly, and takes trime to discuss what to do with Johnny Davis.

S1 Ep 9Another epic collapse in Charlotte, blowout losses to Orlando and Atlanta, and the Wizards' first win since Nov. 8
EIn this episode, Greg recaps a 1-4 stretch for the Wizards, which included another 19+-point blown lead. He also gets into the great plpay of Kuz, not so great play of Poole, and Deni Avdija's offensive resurgence.

S1 Ep 8Wizards collapse in the 4th quarter...again
EI offer my unfiltered thoughts on the brutal 23-point collapse in Toronto, Bilal Coulibaly's intriguing development, and break down the other two games in what was an 0-3 week for the Wizards.

S1 Ep 7Wizards go 1-3 on road trip - Kuz and Deni excel
EIn this episode, Greg breaks down the final three games of the recent road trip. He offers his opinion on the Wizards 3rd quarter struggles, lack of adjustments, and poor defensive effort.

S1 Ep 6Defense struggles as Wizards go 1-2 to start the season
EThe Wizards opened up the 2023-24 season with a dud against Indiana, giving up 143 points. They followed that effort with a strong home-opening win against Memphis, with Corey Kispert being the focal point., Then, Unseld's squad took a step back in a blowout loss to Boston.

S1 Ep 5Wizards Season Preview with Matt Modderno
EMatt Modderno of the "Bleav in Wizards" podcast joins Greg to discuss final roster cuts, predictions for the starting lineup, and some areas of concern for the Wizards as the kick off their 2023-24 campaign this Wednesday in Indiana.

S1 Ep 4@Domo8186 joins Greg to discuss preseason game #1, player development, and expectations for the Wizards
In this episode, @Domo8186 joins Greg as they break down the Wizards first preseason game against the Cairns Taipans. They discuss how to best develop young talent, the decision to exercise Wes Unseld Jr's option, and possible trade deadline deals.