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The Wizards' season is over, is the tank finally over as well?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno recap the Wizards season and assess their prospects for next year! Discussing the return of Brian Keefe, the front court duo of Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis, what to expect from Davis and Trae Young, & which young player takes the biggest jump next year. 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 are winning the race for the #1 pick, Will Riley continues to shine, & Final Four talk

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards are winning the race for the #1 pick, lottery odds, Will Riley continues to shine, & the other standout performers like Jaden Hardy, Tristan Vukcevic, and Justin Champagnie. Plus, some Final Four predictions and NBA draft prospects to watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bam Adebayo scores 83, Bilal Coulibaly has a career night, & the Wizards tank continues

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:03:00 +0000

Jahadi White & Matt Modderno catch up on all of the latest Washington Wizards topics, including: allowing Bam Adebayo to score 83, Bilal Coulibaly having a career night, Tristan Vukcevic's big game, protecting their lottery odds and draft pick, and scouting the NCAA Tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trae Young's Wizards debut, Will Riley is a rising star, & Julian Reese's big game

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:21:00 +0000

Jahadi White & Matt Modderno discuss Trae Young's Wizards debut, Will Riley is a rising star, & Julian Reese's big game. Plus, if we will see Anthony Davis or Kyshawn George return, how they can build chemistry with all these new faces, and Jahadi's perspective on what's going on with top prospect Darryn Peterson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live scouting report of Darryn Peterson & Kingston Flemings, plus their potential fit with the Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:11:00 +0000

Matt Modderno breaks down the game of Darryn Peterson and Kingston Flemings after seeing them live last night when Kansas and Houston matched up in Phog Allen Fieldhouse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grading the Wizards Front Office, which Rising Star makes an All-Star team first, & LeBron James to DC?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:58:00 +0000

Jahadi White & Matt Modderno react to the Wizards Rising Star performances, grade their front office, predict who their first All-Star will be, and discuss any potential for LeBron James to come to Washington. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler could join fellow Illini Will Riley as the Wizards next young star

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0000

Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler went from unheralded recruit to potential Big Ten POY and National POY candidate. Next up for him is hearing his name called in the lottery during June's 2026 NBA Draft. Former Illini and Field of 68 analyst Mike LaTulip joins the show to discuss what we've seen from Will Riley in his rookie season and discuss the game of Wagler and his potential fit with the Wizards. Plus, some banter on the other top picks in the Wizards range and other future pros on the Illinois roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emergency pod: The Washington Wizards trade for Anthony Davis!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 04:42:00 +0000

Jahadi White & Matt Modderno break down the Wizards trade for Anthony Davis and what it means for the franchise, for the rebuild, the city of DC, the young core, for Brian Keefe, and Ted Leonsis's wallet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tre Johnson is leveling up, Michael Winger talks about the Wizards rebuild, & Zion Williamson to DC?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:37:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards young core, specifically Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington with respect to how they build their backcourt of the future, the state of the tank, Michael Winger's comments on the rebuild, and whether the team should actually pursue Zion Williamson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duke freshman Cam Boozer is the perfect fit next to Alex Sarr but is he the best option for the Wizards?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer would team with Alex Sarr to give the Wizards a formidable frontcourt duo but is he the right prospect for the Wizards at this stage of their rebuild? Duke analyst Jordan Mann joins the podcast to tell Wizards fans everything they need to know about Boozer, how his game translate to the NBA, and if makes sense for Washington at the top of the lottery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part 1: Live reaction to Trae Young being traded to the Wizards. Part 2: Jahadi White on what a Trae Young trade would mean for the Wizards organization

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 23:55:00 +0000

Part 1: Joshua Valdez of Athlon Sports joins the show to give his live reaction to the Wizards trading CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert for Trae Young. Part 2: Jahadi White weighs in on what a Trae trade would mean for the franchise. We also talk about the recent winning streak and improved play from the young core. Plus, the growth of Sarr, George, Johnson, and Champagnie. (This was recorded prior to the trade but Jahadi gave great insight on what the trade would mean for the team so it's still applicable). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could North Carolina freshman Caleb Wilson actually be the right guy for the Washington Wizards?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 21:32:00 +0000

Riley Davis of Sleepers Media joins the podcast to talk about UNC freshman phenom Caleb Wilson. Davis covers UNC so he's very familiar with the ins and outs of Wilson game and how he might look in a Wizards uniform next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bub Carrington is back! Kyshawn George & Alex Sarr are core Wizards pieces. Is Will Riley next?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:11:00 +0000

Bub Carrington is back, Tre Johnson is cooking, Kyshawn George & Alex Sarr are core pieces. Is Will Riley next? Jahadi White & Matt Modderno discuss that and more! Plus, a shoutout to Tristan Vukcevic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are the 2025-2026 Wizards the worst team in NBA history? What to do about Bub Carrington?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 6 Dec 2025 18:58:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the state of the Wizards, what's going wrong, and what can and should be done to fix it. The also have a frank conversation about Bub Carrington's recent play and how Kyshawn George can become more consistent. Jahadi makes the case for more minutes for Will Riley. 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 an offensive explosion vs the Hawks. Plus, Wizards things we are thankful for!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:09:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to discuss the positive strides for the Wizards, belief in Bilal Coulibaly, the growth of Alex Sarr, Corey Kispert's long-term future in DC, Tre Johnson's injury, and things they're thankful for this Wizards season. They also address Kenyon Martin saying certain former Wizards are better than Draymond Green and which college basketball prospects Wizards GM Will Dawkins was likely watching out in Las Vegas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who is to blame for the Wizards defensive struggles? It's sure not Alex Sarr! Plus, draft talk!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:15:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards struggles on defense and what is causing them (hint: it's not Alex Sarr). They also discussed Kyshawn George's foul shooting and propensity for picking up bad fouls, CJ McCollum's potential trade value, signs of growth from Cam Whitmore, and who from this draft class stands out for the Wizards so far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ranking the Wizards most important young pieces & Celtics game reactions

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards recent losses, themes they're noticing, what's going on with CJ McCollum, and ranking the Wizards young players! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bilal Coulibaly is BACK! Plus, who is showing more star potential between Alex Sarr & Kyshawn George

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:49:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to catch you up on all things Wizards. They break down Bilal Coulibaly's return, Alex Sarr's ascension to potential stardom, Kyshawn George's positive effect on his teammates, Cam Whitmore's attitude, and the veteran leadership. They also talk about Jordan Poole's comments about the fanbase and the Wizards' fancy new locker room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wizards Game 1 reactions & which former Wizards played like they could have been point shaving

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:56:00 +0000

Jahadi White & Matt Modderno analyze the Wizards Game 1 loss to the Bucks. Who stood out in Game 1? Which players performed well? Who did we want to see more from? And in light of the FBI arresting NBA players related to gambling, they talk about how that could influence the rest of the league, including the Wizards. Plus, a preview of Game 2 vs the Mavericks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Howard Men's Basketball General Manager Daniel Marks on their upcoming open practice with the Capital City Go-Go

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:36:00 +0000

Howard Men's Basketball is one of the most creative programs in college basketball and they have several really cool events local basketball fans would enjoy. The programs's General Manager & NIL Strategist Daniel Marks joins Bleav in DMV Hoops to share the details of those events, including a Homecoming Meet & Greet on 10/25, an open practice for the Capital City Go-Go on 10/31, and their opener against Missouri on 11/3. Make sure to follow the program on twitter (@HUMensBB) for more of their exciting updates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reaction to the Wizards first preseason game, a 113-112 loss to Toronto

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:57:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno go through the things they liked and didn't like from the Wizards' first preseason game vs the Raptors. Fans seem split on Bub Carrington's future in particular so Jahadi and Matt weigh in on that. Also, which Wizards young player was the most impressive despite playing limited minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Expectations for each player on the Washington Wizards for the 2025 26 NBA Season

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 5 Oct 2025 20:12:00 +0000

Former Washing Wizards center Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down each member of the Wizards roster and what they expect to see from them in terms of role and improvement this season. They also discuss who the likely starting five will be, who may get waived, and who expects to be in the rotations. Plus, some thoughts on Monumental Sports and their failed negotiations with YouTubeTV and Hulu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting ready for the Wizards 2025-26 season with a recap of their offseason and key news and notes

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:48:00 +0000

The boys are back! Jahadi and Matt are back for another season of Wizards basketball! They break down all of their offseason moves, major news, and the state of the organization overall. Which players are about to have make or break seasons, who they're most excited to see, which veterans make the best mentors; the guys cover it all in this one! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Tounde Yessoufou, & Mikel Brown would fit with the Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:20:00 +0000

The Washington Wizards seem very likely to end up near the top of the lottery in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here are the names fans should know and how they fit with the rest of the roster. Players discussed: Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Tounde Yessoufou, Cameron Boozer, Mikel Brown, Nate Ament, Koa Peat, Tyran Stokes, Alijah Arenas, Jayden Quaintance, Isaiah Evans, Chris Cenac, Caleb Wilson, Karter Knox, Kam Williams, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wizards NBA Summer League recap | Who impressed, who didn't, & how is the rebuild going

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:25:16 +0000

Osman Baig of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno to weigh in on the Wizards last two summer league games and the event as a whole. They cover who stood out and who may have underwhelmed. Plus, a status update on the Wizards rebuild overall! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wizards beat the Nets 102-96 in Summer League | Postgame show

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:40:31 +0000

Matt Modderno analyzes the Wizards second Summer League game against the Nets, a 102-96 win. Tre Johnson continued to look like a future star, Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr had bounce back games, and Kyshawn George found ways to be really impactful despite not having a good shooting night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyshawn George & Tre Johnson shine in the Wizards 103-84 loss to the Suns in NBA Summer League

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:08:50 +0000

Matt Modderno and Jim Coulter of the Wizards Weekly Podcast provide analysis of the Washington Wizards first Summer League Game, a 103-84 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson were the standouts for the Wizards so Jim and Matt cover what went well, what went wrong, and what it may mean for the Wizards season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington Wizards Summer League roster breakdown

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ben Wolf is joined by Nic Thomas, founder of Draftstack, to break down the Washington Wizards’ Summer League roster. They take a closer look at some of the lesser-known names, including undrafted free agent signings, discussing each player’s strengths, areas for improvement, and what they need to show in Vegas to earn a shot at the roster. If you’re following the Wizards' rebuild or want to know which young players could make an impact, you won’t want to miss this one. Check out more of Nic’s work on YouTube at @NicThomasNBA, and follow @Draftstack across all platforms.

00:00 - Intro & Summer League Preview

2:28 - Kadary Richmond

6:17 - Zeke Mayo

8:19 - Jonathan Pierre

12:48 - Keshon Gilbert

14:53 - Leaky Black

17:10 - Dillon Jones

20:02 - Liam Robbins

22:16 - Akoldah Gak

23:38 - Wrap up & Where to Find Nic's Content

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The Wizards trade Kelly Olynyk to the Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, & a 2nd

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 03:33:35 +0000

The Washington Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick (least favorable of Dallas, Philadelphia, Oklahoma City), according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cam Whitmore traded from the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 6 Jul 2025 22:40:47 +0000

Cam Whitmore, 6-6 wing from Odenton, MD, has been traded from the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards in exchange for two second round picks. Matt Modderno breaks down the trade! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What you need to know about Jamir Watkins, the Wizards 43rd pick

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The Washington Wizards selected Florida State guard/wing Jamir Watkins at 43, but what should Wizards fans expect from the second rounder? Austin Veazey, basketball writer and editor for Nole Gameday and co-host of the Hear the Spear podcast, joins Matt Modderno to fill fans in on Watkins on and off the court. They discuss Watkins's strengths, areas for improvement, his role at Florida State, his likely NBA role, his potential as a jumbo playmaker, his competitiveness, and whether he's ready to contribute in his first season. 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 selected Will Riley with the 21st pick in the NBA Draft so we break down the Illinois freshman's game

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Mike LaTulip, a former Illinois guard and basketball analyst for the Field of 68 and the Illini Inquirer, joins Matt Modderno to break down the game of new Wizards wing Will Riley. LaTulip fills listeners in on Riley's strengths, areas for improvement, Day 1 readiness, long-term potential, ideal roles, and what his mindset and work ethic are like. This is everything you need to know to get up to speed on Will Riley. LaTulip also weighs in on the additions of Tre Johnson and Jamir Watkins to the Wizards young core. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Washington Wizards selected Tre Johnson #6 overall so we break down his game!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:10:23 +0000

Keenan Womack of Inside Texas, part of the On3 Network, and NBA Draft at SI joins Matt Modderno to break down the game of Texas freshman Tre Johnson. We go through his strengths, areas for improvement, likely role, potential ceiling, Day 1 expectations, his mindset and work ethic, player comps, and his fit with Washington.

0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Is Tre Johnson a steal?
3:15 - Other than shooting, what does Johnson bring to the Wizards?
7:50 - Johnson’s leadership and mentality
9:05 - Tre v. Cason Wallace
9:58 - Dominance at Texas
11:15 - Defense
14:20 - Day one starter?
16:47 - Player comparisons
19:20 - Closing thoughts
20:20 - Keenan’s work

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2025 Live NBA Draft show

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:29:20 +0000

Join us for our annual live NBA Draft show on the first night of the NBA Draft as we provided real-time analysis of each selection and what they meant for the Wizards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live 2025 NBA Mock Draft! Wizards have picks 6, 18, & 40

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:57:52 +0000

Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever and Ersin Demir of edemirnba.substack.com join Matt Modderno for a live mock draft! They alternated all other picks but decided for the Wizards as a group with their picks at 6, 18, and 40. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Potential NBA Draft steals for the Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:51:21 +0000

Kevin Broom of the #SoWizards podcast and Bullets Forever is back to discuss players he and Matt Modderno are higher on than consensus & who make sense for the Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft. 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Rasheer Fleming 9:00 - Eric Dixon 13:00 - Drake Powell 16:00 - Rocco Zikarsky 22:00 - Johni Broome 26:00 - John Tonje 31:00 - Bogoljub Markovic 36:00 - Micah Peavy 39:00 - Jamir Watkins 45:00 - Alijah Martin, Jahmai Mayshack, Adou Thiero, Gabe Madsen, Zach Freemantle 59:00 - NBA Finals Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The best NBA Draft options for the Washington Wizards with the 6th and 18th picks

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 02:18:48 +0000

Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno on the podcast to discuss the prospects he's higher on and lower on than consensus and who makes sense for the Wizards with the 6th and 18th picks. Prospects discussed include: Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Derik Queen, Kasparas Jakucionis, Noa Essengue, Collin Murray-Boyles, Carter Bryant, Egor Demin, Asa Newell, Jase Richardson, Thomas Sorber, Cedric Coward, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Maxime Raynaud, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Six players the Washington Wizards should consider with the 18th pick

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 9 May 2025 21:36:35 +0000

NBA draft analyst with Ersin Demir joins the podcast to discuss 6 prospects the Wizards should consider taking with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft. Main prospects include: Nolan Traore, Carter Bryant, Maxime Raynaud, Rasheer Fleming, Jase Richardson, and Thomas Sorber. Also touched on Joan Beringer, Noa Essengue, and Will Riley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every potential lottery pick the Washington Wizards will consider with their first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 5 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Matt Modderno breaks down the fit of each potential lottery pick the Wizards may take in the 2025 NBA Draft, including: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Egor Demin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Season wrap-up and reviews of Marcus Smart, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Jordan Poole, and more!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 2 May 2025 21:26:40 +0000

Jahadi White & Matt Modderno tie a bow on the Wizards 2024-25 season and talk through what they thought of the season's of several key Wizards, including Marcus Smart, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Jordan Poole. They also covered the Exit Interview quotes of several players and head coach Brian Keefe.

0:00 - Intro

6:00 - Bub Carrington's season

11:00 - The developing relationship between Marcus Smart and Alex Sarr

17:00 - Was Sarr soft this season? How do you fix that?

24:00 - Smart is the perfect messenger for younger players

29:00 - Jordan Poole's significant growth. Is he the right leader for the team?

37:00 - Poole and Bilal Coulibaly playing 1v1 and working out together this offseason

41:00 - Coulibaly got better but we need more consistency

43:00 - Coulibaly's Swiss Army Knife potential

50:00 - Head Coach Brian Keefe on the development of the young guys

53:00 - Kyshawn George's growing confidence and not overthinking things

59:00 - What to make of Tristan Vukcevic

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Buy, Hold, Sell the stocks of each member of the Washington Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:53:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the home stretch of the Wizards season, how players performed relative to expectations, the impact of Marcus Smart, Bub Carrington being a culture-builder, and weighed in on each player's future with the organization in a game of Buy/Hold/Sell! 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 playoff preview, Wizards check-in, AJ Johnson's growth, Maryland coaching search

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 04:43:43 +0000

Isaac Agyekum-Harris from A10 Talk and ESPN630 DC joins the show to discuss the Capital City Go-Go's first round playoff matchup against the Maine Celtics, the latest on the Washington Wizards, and Maryland's head coaching search with candidates like Tony Skinn, Duane Simpkins, and Luke 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.

The tank is ON! The Wizards are finally unleashing their young guys to play heavy minutes

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:12:25 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards tank, Utah giving them a run for their money, and the improved play of Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, AJ Johnson, and Tristan Vukcevic. Plus, the veteran leadership of Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton and NCAA Tournament thoughts. 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.

NBA Draft prospects for the Wizards to watch in the Atlantic 10 Tournament at Capital One Arena

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 02:11:19 +0000

The Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament is being held at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC this year so it's a great opportunity for the Wizards front office to put eyes on several NBA Draft prospects. In this episode, I provide a quick recap of Saint Joseph's players Rasheer Fleming (a candidate for the Wizards later in the first round), Xzayvier Brown, and Erik Reynolds II. Plus, a few thoughts on George Washington's Darren Buchanan Jr. and Rafael Castro. 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.

These Young Wizards are really fun!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:02:55 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to catch up on all things Washington Wizards after the NBA All-Star Break, including the young Wizards getting to stretch their legs a bit more out on the court! New veteran additions Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton have both brought something different to the table so Jahadi and Matt give their takes on both. Plus, a check-in on AJ Johnson's play in the G League and Tristan Vukcevic's performance with the Wizards. Presented by betonline.ag! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6255480798314496 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The DMV College Hoops Midseason Awards featuring several local NBA Draft prospects

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Coach David Kaplan of the Beyond the Box Score Podcast joins Matt Modderno to go through each of the award winners from the DMV-area basketball teams: American, George Mason, George Washington, Georgetown, Howard, Maryland, and Mount St. Mary's. Many of the players discussed will be names the Wizards should be scouting prior to the NBA Draft. Awards include: 1st-team, 2nd-team, Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Glue Guy, Sniper, X-Factor, Coach of the Year, and Best Dressed Coaching Staff. Tune in to find out who won each award and let us know if there's anyone you think we missed! Presented by betonline.ag! Beyond the Box Score Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-box-score-podcast/id1510900047 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trade deadline recap: The Wizards make some serious trades!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 23:23:19 +0000

Jim Coulter joins Matt Modderno to break down the Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, Jared Butler, and Marcus Smart trades. 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.

Trade deadline preview! Which Wizards are most likely to move prior to the trade deadline?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 20:45:37 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards two-game win streak, the Luka Doncic trade, Kyle Kuzma trade rumors, other Wizards likely to get moved, and how the NBA could improve its watchability. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro, 1:15 - Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade, 8:00 - Trade impact on other league players, 9:06 - Wizards two-game win streak, 10:50 - Potential trade: Kyle Kuzma 14:43 - Kuzma potential trade to Milwaukee, 22:34 - Jonas Valanciunas, Kyle Kuzma, and Malcolm Brogdon: Potential Trades?, 25:00 - More on potential trades: Jordan Poole; Warriors trade aggression, 29:40 - Locker room vibes prior to the deadline, 32:25 - Too many missed three pointers, 39:16 - Analytics impact on style of play, 43:30 - Outro

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Washington Wizards Mailbag! Covering trade deadline, the rebuild, the draft and more!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:18:10 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss what is going on with the Wizards and their veteran players, including who the trade priorities need to be, what's the deal with Kyle Kuzma, and Jordan Poole's long-term future with the team. Then they answer mailbag questions on a lot of topics including Brian Keefe's coaching, player development, draft targets, and more! Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro

0:42 - Mavericks Loss

3:42 - Competitive Deficit

8:57 - League Recognition

11:08 - Kuzma: “Being more assertive”

18:43 - Kuzma giving Carrington advice

20:59 - Trade vets at deadline or wait?

23:06 - Is Keefe an alpha coach?

28:34 - Pure tank mode next season?

31:03 - All-time Hoyas starting five

32:22 - Likeliest Kuzma trade destinations

33:43 - Grading Brian Keefe’s performance

37:19 - Will Vukcevic get out from pit of the bench?

39:37 - Are Jahadi’s sons going to Georgetown?

41:02 - Concerns with Bilal’s offensive game?

44:59 - How has the season unfolded compared to preseason expectations?

47:12 - If Wizards get a pick between 3-5, who would you take?

48:22 - Best way to maximize trade

49:55 - Trade Jordan Poole?

51:34 - Other options besides Cooper Flagg

52:49 - Revisiting Avdija trade?

55:10 - Worried about Sarr’s touch?

58:11 - Best environment to learn as 18-23 year old

59:58 - Lots of minutes on tanking team, limited minutes on a good team, or stay in college?

1:01:18 - Circling back to Kuzma’s comments

1:03:33 - Final thoughts

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Mount St. Mary's point guard Xavier Lipscomb

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:40:31 +0000

Mount St. Mary's (11-6, 4-2 in the MAAC) point guard Xavier Lipscomb is averaging 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists while shooting 35% from three and playing elite defense. Xavier joins the podcast this week to discuss battling injuries earlier in his career, his approach on defense, who he models his game after, and how he just tries to make winning plays for his team. He also talks about this year's team, playing for head coach Donny Lind, how they can continue to improve to reach their goals, and his plans for life after basketball. 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.

How are each of the Washington Wizards young players performing?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:44:05 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to catch up on all things Washington Wizards, including a status check of each of the young Wizards. They discuss the Wizards rough night against the Thunder, the lack of playing time for Jared Butler and Justin Champagnie, draft strategy, Alex Sarr's improvement, what happened to Tristan Vukcevic, a great sign from Bilal Coulibaly, and how to get Kyshawn George going. 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.

Are the Wizards suddenly too good for Cooper Flagg?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 5 Jan 2025 11:08:58 +0000

The Washington Wizards are getting (marginally) better. The Wizards have won 4 of their last 11 games and played their most complete game in a recent 125-107 win over the Chicago Bulls. With their strength of schedule set to ease up the rest of the way, several Wizards fans have been asking if there’s a chance of the Wizards playing themselves out of a Top 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Greg Finberg joined this week’s Bleav in Wizards podcast to fully react to that question. We also discussed the improved play of Jordan Poole and Alex Sarr, the trade value of Jonas Valanciunas and Kyle Kuzma, and provided our once per-year update on former Wizards draft pick Yannick Nzosa. 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.

Georgetown freshman wing Caleb Williams

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 20:30:00 +0000

Georgetown freshman wing and potential future NBA prospect Caleb Williams joins the podcast this week to talk about Year 1 at Georgetown, being inserted into the starting five, being part of a culture reset at Georgetown, and his relationship with his teammates and head coach Ed Cooley. Williams, a DMV native, talks about the level of competition in the area growing up, how it helped him prepare for college basketball, the biggest adjustments, and how having two brothers who played help him mature his game. 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.

Holiday gifts for each of the Washington Wizards. Plus, evals of Cooper Flagg, Derik Queen, & more!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 23:45:12 +0000

Matt Modderno goes through the Wizards roster and suggests the ideal holiday gift for each player on the team. He also talks about his experience at Cameron Indoor Stadium, evaluating each of the three potential first-round picks on the Duke roster: Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Kon Knueppel. Plus, a little more draft talk on two local first-round pick candidates in Maryland's freshman center Derik Queen and Georgetown's freshman forward Thomas Sorber. Happy holidays to you and yours! 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.

DMV recruiting and NBA prospect breakdown with recruiting expert Colby Giacubeno

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:01:39 +0000

With the Wizards looking like a lottery team for the next several years, it's good to familiarize ourselves with future NBA Draft prospects and there are several elite ones like Nate Ament and Jordan Smith in DMV area. Colby Giacubeno (@ColbyGHoops on X) of InsideMDSports.com and MadeHoops.com joins the show to update us on local DMV recruits and how they looked in last weekend's National High School Hoops Festival at DeMatha. The following players were discussed: Nate Ament (Highland), Jordan Smith (PVI), Jaquan Womack (PVI), Adlan Elamin (PVI), Acaden Lewis (Sidwell Friends), Chris Jeffrey (Mt. Zion), Emmanuel Kanga (Mt. Zion), Favour Ibe (Mt. Zion), Kade Sebastian (DeMatha), and Charles Thomas III (DeMatha). Also touched on out of towners Luca Foster and Junior County. Tune in for a breakdown of each of these players! 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 won a basketball game! But what's going on with Bilal Coulibaly? Plus, trade talk!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 8 Dec 2024 20:06:06 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno catch you up on all things Washington Wizards! They break down the Wizards win against the Nuggets, what worked, and why it worked. They also discuss how the offensive system isn't putting Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly in the best positions to be successful. How do the Wizards help Coulibaly get going? They also talk about the Wizards veterans like Jonas Valaciunas who are potentially on the trading block. Plus, a reaction to Gilbert Arenas calling Kwame Brown lazy while he was 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.

Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks Postgame | Bucks win 124 - 114 | November 30, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 1 Dec 2024 04:22:29 +0000

Matt Modderno breaks down the Wizards game against the Bucks. Malcolm Brogdon, Jordan Poole, Corey Kispert, and Jonas Valanciunas kept the Wizards competitive tonight, but it wasn't enough to overcome Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Unfortunately, the Wizards' youngsters were not so impressive, which is not what fans want to see as the team takes a 14th straight loss. Plus, some chatter about the top 4 draft prospects. 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.

Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks Pregame | November 30, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 1 Dec 2024 01:03:13 +0000

Matt Modderno previews the Wizards (2-15) game against the Bucks (9-9). Can the Wizards break their 13-game losing streak and end the Bucks's 5-game winning streak? 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.

Washington Wizards at New York Knicks Pregame | November 18, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:40:24 +0000

Jim Coulter & Matt Modderno preview the Wizards game against the Knicks. 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.

Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Postgame | Pistons win 124 - 104 | November 17, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:17:12 +0000

Matt Modderno analyzes the Wizards loss to the Pistons. Kyle Kuzma bounces back and Jordan Poole turns in another efficient offensive performance. Bilal Coulibaly was also solid before leaving early with what appears to be a non-serious injury. Also, a Capital City Go-Go update as they beat the Raptors 905 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.

Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Pregame | November 17, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:33:43 +0000

Matt Modderno previews the Wizards (2-9) game against the Pistons (6-8) which takes place Sunday at 6pm EST. The matchup to watch: Can Bilal Coulibaly slow down Cade Cunningham? 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.

What is going on with Kyle Kuzma?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno weigh in on the struggles of the Wizards veteran forward and what it means going forward. They cover his potential mindset, how it effects the rest of the team, whether it impacts the development of the young players, and if it's time for a trade. Plus, props to Jordan Poole and discussion on the Auburn flight brawl. 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.

Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks Pregame | November 15, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:06:55 +0000

Matt Modderno previews the Wizards against the Hawks. The Wizards won the previous two matchups, can they make it three in a row? 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.

Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs Postgame | Spurs win 139 - 130 | November 13, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:24:32 +0000

DJ and Matt are back to analyze the Wizards 139 - 130 loss to the Spurs. Jordan Poole went for 42 but was outdueled by Victor Wembanyama who had 50. They discuss what worked and what didn't for the Wizards, which vets hurt and which vets helped, and which rookies played well and which didn't. 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.

Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs Pregame | November 13, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:10:54 +0000

DJ and Matt preview the Wizards game against the Spurs, including key matchups, interesting storylines, and game predictions. 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.

Bonus episode of The Shell Shock Experience, a Maryland basketball podcast, with guest Dave Neal

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 18:01:00 +0000

Welcome to The Shell Shock Experience, a podcast from Shell Shock, the Terps alumni team in The Basketball Tournament. Each episode will feature a fan-favorite former Terp to help build excitement for Shell Shock and Maryland basketball as whole. Our 1st guest is Maryland basketball alum & '08-'09 starting center Dave Neal. These episodes will go up weekly on the Bleav in DMV Hoops podcast feed, which is available everywhere you get your podcasts. https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-dmv-hoops/

Maryland basketball alum ('05-'09) Dave Neal joins The Shell Shock Experience to talk about his time as Terp, playing for Gary Williams, playing with Greivis Vasquez, competing in the ACC, and working his way into the starting lineup. Dave shares his thoughts on this year's Maryland team, the job Kevin Willard has done so far, and the value to the program of having an alumni team like Shell Shock competing in the TBT. Dave also catches us up on what he's doing after basketball and suggests the next Terp we should talk to. Presented by Vision Media Solutions!

0:00 - Intro
5:00 - A memorable Gary Williams story
7:35 - Why playing against UNC was personal
13:34 - The Duke-Maryland rivalry
18:43 - The two sides of Gary Williams & why they made him great
24:45 - What it was like playing with Greivis Vasquez
30:30 - Thoughts on this year's Maryland team
35:18 - Why Shell Shock, Maryland’s TBT team, is exciting for the Maryland program as a whole
39:59 - Watching Maryland as a kid
41:43 - Earning a scholarship from Maryland
46:29 - Living in Brazil, other life updates

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Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards Pregame | November 4, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Matt Modderno previews the Wizards (2-3) game against the Warriors (5-1). Stephen Curry is questionable for the game but the Warriors are still deep so Matt previews the matchups to watch, what the Wizards will need to do to stay competitive, and whether we see a Jordan Poole revenge game or not. 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.

Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Postgame | Heat win 118 - 98 | November 2, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 3 Nov 2024 04:49:29 +0000

DJ and Matt break down what happened in the Wizards game against the Heat. They discuss Alex Sarr's career high scoring night, Bilal's efficiency, the team's shooting struggles, Miami owning the glass, and what other positives fans can take away from this game. 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.

How long until Bilal Coulibaly to surpasses Michael Jordan as the GOAT?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 3 Nov 2024 01:47:31 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to the play of the Wizards' young core four games into the season. They talk about player comps for Bilal Coulibaly and which of the Wizards rookies might have the highest ceiling (and the answer might surprise you). They also cover the maturation of Jordan Poole, the struggles of Kyle Kuzma, how the young guys fit with the vets, and the Capital City Go-Go's additions of the sons of some NBA legends. 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.

Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Pregame | November 2, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 3 Nov 2024 01:45:09 +0000

DJ and Matt preview the Wizards game in Mexico City against the Heat. The cover the matchups to watch, major storylines, and which Wizards rookie is likely to have a big game. Can the Wizards make it 3 wins a row? 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.

Another career night for Bilal Coulibaly! Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Postgame | October 30, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:06:18 +0000

Brendan from the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast joins Matt Modderno to analyze the Wizards getting their 2nd straight win. We talk about the ascension of Bilal Coulibaly, the exciting young defensive-minded core, the maturation of Jordan Poole, and much more! 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.

Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Pregame | October 30, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:31:13 +0000

Brandon Scott of Locked On Wizards joins Matt Modderno to preview the Wizards game against the Atlanta Hawks. All three rookies are starting tonight! Brandon and Matt break down what implications that could have for the organization and the state of the rebuild. Can the Wizards get their 2nd consecutive win of the season? 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.

Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks Postgame | Wizards WIN 121 - 119 | October 28, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:22:26 +0000

Will Clayton joins Matt Modderno to analyze the Wizards 3rd regular season game. They discuss Bilal Coulibaly shutting down Trae Young, Jordan Poole's hyper-efficient game, the return of the real Kyle Kuzma, Alex Sarr's rim deterrence, and Bub Carrington's strong game. Plus, we project the ceilings for Coulibaly and Carrington and give Brian Keefe credit for making some smart adjustments. 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.

Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks Pregame | October 28, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:57:51 +0000

Will Clayton joins Matt Modderno to preview the Wizards 3rd regular season game. Do they finally get their first win of the season? Will and Matt discuss the change to the starting 5, intriguing match-ups, what they need to do to end up in the win column, what they're looking forward to seeing from the young guys, and how Kyle Kuzma gets back on track. 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.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Postgame | Cleveland wins 135 - 116 | October 26, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 02:36:23 +0000

Brendan from the Wizards of Gallery Place Podcast joins Matt to break down tonight's game between the Cavaliers and Wizards. They cover Bilal Coulibaly's huge night, Alex Sarr's stellar defense, Kyshawn George's versatility, Jordan Poole's efficiency, and Kyle Kuzma's continued struggles. They also discuss what worked, what didn't, and other meaningful takeaways. 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.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Pregame | October 26, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 23:27:55 +0000

Brendan from the Wizards of Gallery Place Podcast joins Matt to preview tonight's game between the Cavaliers and Wizards. They'll discuss rotations, matchups to watch, key storylines, and make predictions for the game. 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.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Postgame | Boston wins 122 - 102 | October 24, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 02:20:41 +0000

Join DJ and Matt for the first postgame show of the Wizards season! They discuss the Wizards stellar first quarter, how it went south after that, Bub Carrington appearing to suffer an injury, the hot shooting Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma's struggles, and more! 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.

Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Pregame | October 24, 2024

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:17:32 +0000

Pregame show for the Wizards opener! We discussed the Wizards awesome starting 5 of Jordan Poole, Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma, and Alex Sarr. Also, covered the match-ups to watch and key storylines for Game 1. 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.

10/18 Pregame show: New York Knicks at Washington Wizards to wrap up the Wizards preseason

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:54:00 +0000

Matt Modderno is joined by Jim Coulter of the Wizards Weekly podcast to preview the Wizards final preseason game of the year. They discuss which players they'd like to see more of, who has impressed them so far, the final roster cut, Johnny Davis's jumpshot issues, and other major storylines heading into the game. 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.

A check-in on the rookies so far, Wizards in the NBA GM Survey results, and 10/14 Pregame show: Wizards at Nets

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:05:50 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno assess what they've seen from the Wizards so far during the preseason and preview the Wizards fourth preseason game vs Brooklyn. Jahadi tells us if we should be worried about the vets sluggish start and how great it is for the Wizards rebuild that the rookies look ahead of schedule. They also review the results of the NBA GM Survey. 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.

10/11 Postgame show: Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors, 113-95

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 02:39:49 +0000

Join Matt Modderno & Domo from the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast as they break down what happened during the Wizards 3rd preseason game. They rave about the play of Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington, and Alex Sarr but also question the play of several of the veteran players. Also, shoutout to Corey Kispert on a really productive night. Plus, they award the 2nd ever Oleksiy Pecherov "I get buckets, son" Award for the most trigger-happy player in the game. 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.

10/11 Pregame show: Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:42:19 +0000

Join Matt Modderno for a preview of the Wizards third preseason game. He goes over the starting 5s, matchups to watch, major storylines, and more! 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.

10/9 Postgame show: Washington Wizards lose to the New York Knicks, 117-94

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:40:26 +0000

Will Clayton joins Matt Modderno to analyze the Wizards 117-94 preseason loss to the Knicks. They review the major takeaways from the game, individual player performances, and biggest bright spots and disappointments. Plus, they present the inaugural "I get buckets, son" Oleksiy Pecherov MVP to one of the Wizards players who showed the most willingness to keep firing away regardless of his shooting percentage. Tune in to find out who it went to! 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.

10/9 Pregame show: Washington Wizards at New York Knicks

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 23:49:54 +0000

Ben Mehic joins Matt Modderno to preview the Wizards second preseason game against the Knicks. They talk about key matchups, player comp ceilings for the Wizards youngsters, parallels between the two franchises, and much more! 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.

10/6 Postgame show: Wizards at Raptors

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 02:53:41 +0000

Join us for a live postgame show immediately after the game where we'll go over all of the noteworthy takeaways from the preseason opener. We covered the largely positive play of the rookies (especially Alex Sarr), Jordan Poole looking sharp at point guard, the clunkiness of the starting lineup, which vet looked like he may be out of shape, who looked good and who didn't, and who is likely to be the last person cut from the roster. 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.

10/6 Pregame show: Wizards at Raptors

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 6 Oct 2024 23:52:23 +0000

Join us for a live postgame show immediately after the game where we'll go over all of the noteworthy takeaways from the preseason opener. We talked starting 5, key matchups, long-term plans, whether both teams are in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes, and much more! 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.

Takeaways from Wizards Media Day & training camp with The Washington Post's Varun Shankar

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 21:59:10 +0000

The Washington Post's Wizards beat writer Varun Shankar joins Matt Modderno to break down what he's heard and seen from the Wizards so far. They cover major takeaways from media day, observations from practice, Jordan Poole having a blank slate, which big men are likely to be in the rotation, and the likely starting five. They also discuss how the rookies have looked, realistic expectations for Bilal Coulibaly in Year 2, which player has been a pleasant surprise in camp, and the Capital City Go-Go's new GM Johnathan Wall. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro 5:48 - Why the Wizards PG position is so interesting 7:48 - Starting lineup predictions — is there a spot for Alex Sarr? 15:00 - Media day observations on Jordan Poole 19:42 - Which former Wizard has Jonas Valanciunas been watching film of? 23:04 - This year's pace & offensive principles 27:25 - Expectations for Bilal Coulibaly 32:10 - What kind of impact Sarr can have. Will he be able to stretch the floor? 34:17 - The optimism around Bub Carrington 36:12 - A common trend to like among the young Wizards 42:00 - One player has been a pleasant surprise so far 45:35 - The Wizards are prioritizing player development 50:00 - John Wall is now GM of the Go-Go. No, not that John Wall…

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Wizards GM Will Dawkins remarks to the press, who are the top coaches, best motivational speeches, & NBA expansion

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:17:47 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to comments from Wizards GM Will Dawkins to the media about the upcoming season. They discuss expectations for Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, Brian Keefe, and the team as a whole. What did we learn about the state of the rebuild from Dawkins, how will this year be different, and what criteria is fair to judge the season based on? The guys weigh in on each. Plus, who are the top coaches in the NBA, Netflix's Starting Five NBA series, who had the best and worst motivational speeches during Jahadi's time with the Wizards, and whether it's time for the NBA to expand. 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.

Evan Fournier turns down Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly's defensive ceiling, & Kyle Kuzma in the Olympics

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:41:19 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to cover Evan Fournier turning down a two-year deal for mentoring the Wizards young players to instead go overseas, Jonas Valacuinas's value as a trade asset, Brian Keefe's recent comments on the Wizards and Bilal Coulibaly, Wizards assistant coaches taking G League jobs elsewhere, and Johnny Davis working out with Drew Hanlen. In a new segment called, "Old Guys Saying Hater Sh*t," they discuss Rasheed Wallace saying Anthony Edwards isn't better than Derrick McKey, Gilbert Arenas saying a player with 20 assists didn't dominate a game, and Shaq saying Victor Wembanyama can't be dominant shooting so many jumpers. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro

7:45 - What's the Wizards plan with Jonas Valanciunas?

12:59 - Changes to the coaching staff

18:20 - Brian Keefe’s comments

23:50 - Why Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive ceiling is so high

27:48 - A high-praise, Hall of Fame comparison for Coulibaly

32:11 - The latest on Johnny Davis

36:49 - Andray Blatche’s reflection on Wizards career, and why his experience could help guide Washington’s young core

43:39 - Old guys saying hater shit…

1:02:10 - Kyle Kuzma might play for the Phillipines national team?

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University of Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith is ready to show everyone the real DHS this year

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 00:33:51 +0000

Maryland basketball sophomore DeShawn Harris-Smith started 30 of 33 games as a freshman and averaged 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and .9 steals. He joined the Bleav in DMV Hoops podcast this week to talk about what didn't quite work for him individually and as a team last season, how Jahmir Young helped him transition into college basketball, and the relationship between he and Head Coach Kevin Willard. Harris-Smith also talks about what he's been working on this offseason, how his role may change as a sophomore, the vibes with this year's team, their improved depth, and what this team needs to do to be successful. Presented by betonline.ag!

1:06 - Reflecting on an up-and-down freshman year
8:09 - Dealing with the mental side of sports
12:00 - Versatility & doing the little things to win
16:53 - Why bringing in guards from the portal is so enticing
18:53 - Offseason improvements, differences from last year’s team, which teammates are standing out
22:35 - Maryland’s identity this year, and why Kevin Willard’s making fun of Derik Queen
26:30 - Off the court interests

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Our 300th episode! Drafting our all-time Wizards starting fives

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:12:27 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno bring you the 300th episode of Bleav in Wizards! Thanks to all of the listeners and supporters throughout. On today's episode, they discuss the Wizards additions of Leaky Black, Kira Lewis Jr., and Jaylen Nowell on Exhibit 10 contracts (first reported by Josh Robbins of The Athletic). They also cover Kyle Kuzma's position as the 11th best power forward on HoopsHype's positional rankings, Nick Young saying Kyrie Irving is better than Steph Curry and Kobe Bryant is better than Michael Jordan, Gilbert Arenas saying Michael Jordan played against weak competition, and Zion Williamson finally appearing to be in peak shape. They close out the show by drafting their starting five of Wizards players. 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.

Rotation and lineup predictions for the Wizards 2024-2025 season

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:24:47 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno make their predictions for the upcoming 2024-2025 season on the Wizards' roster, 10-man rotation, starting 5, lineup combinations, and who should spend time with the Capital City Go-Go. They also discuss the release of Eugene Omoruyi, Malcolm Brogdon's long-term future with the team, Jordan Poole taking on more leadership responsibilities, and Kyle Kuzma's role on 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.

How do the Wizards feel about Bilal Coulibaly and who is the best long-term prospect on the team?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:15:57 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno give their reactions to Bilal Coulibaly's play for Team France and what that means for his long-term future. Based on some fan comments, they discuss who is the best long-term prospect on the Wizards (Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, or Bub Carrington), whether it would have been better for Coulibaly to play in Summer League instead of the Olympics, and if the Wizards regret drafting Coulibaly. Plus, their answers to which happens first in the following scenarios: 1) The rest of the World wins two gold medals in Men's Basketball or the Wizards win an NBA championship -and- 2) The Wizards have another Olympic medalist or an All-star. 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.

Washington Wizards free agency recap, roster evaluation, and Over/Under predictions

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 4 Aug 2024 21:58:35 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno cover the Wizards' recent free agency moves, including: Tyus Jones leaving, re-signing Anthony Gill, and signing Saddiq Bey and Jonas Valaciunas. They also address the state of the overall roster and which two players are likely to be released. Then they assess the Summer League performances of Bub Carrington, Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukcevic, and head coach Cody Toppert. The Wizards' over/under line for the season 22.5 wins so Jahadi and Matt make their predictions. They close out the show with a plan to fix Team USA's 3X3 team for the next Olympics. 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.

Bonus: Bullis guard Adrien Stevens on what it's like being recruited by Power 5 college basketball teams

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:41:35 +0000

Bullis School guard Adrien Stevens is a top-100 player in the 2025 high school class. The 6-4, 195-pound four-star holds over 25 D1 offers and recently cut his list down to 6: Tennessee, Marquette, Villanova, Georgetown, Florida State, Notre Dame. We discuss his game, his recruitment, what he's looking for in a school and a coaching staff, and much more. 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.

Wizards vs Blazers postgame reaction and Summer League thoughts so far. Should we be worried about Alex Sarr?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:24:12 +0000

Kevin Broom and Osman Baig of Bullets Forever join Matt Modderno to analyze the Wizards' Summer League loss to the Portland Trailblazers. #2 pick Alex Sarr went 0-15 in the game, how concerned should Wizards fans be about that? We have your answer! Plus, who looked good and who didn't! 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.

NBA Summer League is finally here! The Wizards have announced the SL roster & new coaches as well

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 21:27:28 +0000

The Wizards Summer League roster has finally been announced and Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are here to break it all down! The go over their SL schedule, the roster, which additions they liked and didn't like, potential roles for players, and Bilal Coulibaly being in the Olympics instead. They also go through each of the coaching staff additions and what major takeaways there are from each of their resumes. The guys also provide more on the Jonas Valaciunas signing, Landry Shamet leaving, and who is likely to be traded next. Plus, thoughts on the Team USA u17 team's dominance and the US Olympic 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.

Jonas Valanciunas is the newest Washington Wizard! Plus, farewell to Deni Avdija and Draft recap!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 19:11:53 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno cover the Wizards' latest free agent acquisition and other roster moves. We talk about Jonas Valaciunas, Richaun Holmes, Landry Shamet, Tyus Jones, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, and more! Plus, they project the Wizards starting five next season and recap last week's NBA Draft and the Deni Avdija trade. 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.

Live 2024 NBA Draft Show! The Wizards take Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Kyshawn George!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:30:28 +0000

Live coverage and analysis of the 2024 NBA Draft! Join Matt Modderno, Kevin Broom, Jahadi White, Ersin Demir, Osman Baig, and Will Clayton for their breakdowns of each of the Wizards three first-round picks, as well as the Deni Avdija trade and trade for the #24 pick. At #2 the Wizards took French big man Alex Sarr, at 14 they took Carlton "Bub" Carrington from Pittsburgh, and at 24 they took Miami forward Kyshawn George. Tune in to learn more about each prospect! 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.

NBA Draft prospect Dischon Thomas talks about his workout with the Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:57:51 +0000

NBA Draft prospect Dischon Thomas completed a workout with the Washington Wizards on Monday afternoon and joined the podcast today to talk about his experience. Thomas is a 6’9, fifth-year senior forward that averaged 11.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1 block per game for Montana. He shot 41% from three-point range on four attempts per game and 79% from the free-throw line. He walks listeners through the structure of the workout, how it was run, how it differed from other workouts, how many other players were involved, and who ran it for the Wizards. If you're at all interested in the pre-draft process you'll want to check this out! Presented by betonline.ag! Here is a link to our Draft Night fundraiser where we'll be raising money for the MS Society to fight Multiple Sclerosis: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participant/bleav-in-wizards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Draft: First round forward prospects

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Matt Modderno is joined by NBA Draft analyst Ersin Demir of edemirnba.substack.com to discuss forward prospects who could be interesting to the Wizards in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Players covered include: Matas Buzelis, Tidjane Salaun, Kyshawn George, Ryan Dunn, Pacome Dadiet, and Dillon Jones. Presented by betonline.ag!

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4:00 - Matas Buzelis
14:00 - Tidjane Salaun
20:00 - Kyshawn George
25:00 - Tyler Smith
30:00 - Pacome Dadiet
38:00 - Dillon Jones

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NBA Draft: First round guard prospects

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Matt Modderno is joined by NBA Draft analyst Ersin Demir of edemirnba.substack.com to discuss guard prospects who could be interesting to the Wizards in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Players covered include: Reed Sheppard, Stephon Castle, Rob Dillingham, Nikola Topic, Devin Carter, Jared McCain, Isaiah Collier, and Carlton "Bub" Carrington. Presented by betonline.ag!

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2:00 - Reed Sheppard

7:00 - Stephon Castle

14:00 - Rob Dillingham

21:00 - Nikola Topic

30:00 - Devin Carter

40:00 - Isaiah Collier

47:00 - Carlton "Bub" Carrington

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NBA Draft: Undervalued forwards the Wizards should target

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:29:27 +0000

In this episode, Matt Modderno covers five forwards he thinks are undervalued in this year's NBA Draft: Ryan Dunn, Keshad Johnson, Tristan Enaruna, Enrique Freeman, and Isaac Jones. Presented by betonline.ag! Here is a link to our Draft Night fundraiser where we'll be raising money for the MS Society to fight Multiple Sclerosis: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participant/bleav-in-wizards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A live mock draft of the top 40 picks!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:55:32 +0000

Kevin Broom and Osman Baig of Bullets Forever joined Matt Modderno for a live mock draft of the top 40 picks! Presented by Betonline.ag! Here is a link to our Draft Night fundraiser where we'll be raising money for the MS Society to fight Multiple Sclerosis: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participant/bleav-in-wizards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does the draft tell us about the Wizards' team-building strategy? Could Matas Buzelis be their guy?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:27:07 +0000

0:00 - intro

2:00 - The Celtics win the NBA Championship

10:00 - Players who have worked out for the Wizards

15:00 - Favorite options for the #2 pick and how the Wizards should build their team, including Alex Sarr, Matas Buzelis, Stephon Castle, and Zaccharie Risacher

51:00 - The Wizards are headed to Mexico

55:00 - RIP Jerry West

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NBA Draft: Wing sleepers the Wizards should target

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:23:44 +0000

In this episode, Matt Modderno covers five wings he thinks are undervalued in this year's NBA Draft: Justin Edwards, Pelle Larsson, Jaylen Wells, Isaiah Crawford, and Blake Hinson. 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.

Bonus episode: American University star forward Matt Rogers on returning for a 5th season

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:38:57 +0000

On this bonus episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno talks to American University star forward Matt Rogers. Rogers is also a Wizards fan and current intern for the Washington Mystics so we thought his experience may be interesting to fellow Wizards fans as well. American University forward Matt Rogers returns to the show to talk about his decision to return to AU for a 5th season. Roger is a true student athlete and talks about how the AU education, the program's family atmosphere, and their unfinished business from last season all led to his decision to run it back. We talk about the influence of head coach Duane Simpkins on the program, which returning players are likely to take a jump this season, what they learned from last year, how he's grown on and off the court, and what the offseason is like for a D1 basketball player. Plus, AU's biggest rivals, his toughest matchups, and who the Wizards should take with the #2 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. If you want to go behind-the-scenes on what it's like to be on a college basketball team, this is the 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.

Brian Keefe's introductory press conference as Wizards head coach, Kuz trades, Nikola Topic with the #2 pick, Danny Hurley to LA

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 17:56:07 +0000

0:00 - intro

2:00 - Danny Hurley to the Lakers?

7:00 - Brian Keefe named new Wizards head coach, Will Dawkins's comments

17:00 - Emphasis on player development

22:00 - Keefe's role in the pre-draft process & being aligned with the front office

37:00 - Nikola Topic with the #2 pick despite injury concerns

47:00 - Draft philosophy and dealing with sketchy agents

51:00 - NBA Finals predictions

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Bonus episode: Former Maryland center and current overseas pro Damonte Dodd

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 19:35:49 +0000

Since we have a lot of Maryland basketball fans that listen to the show, I'm including an episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops with former Maryland center Damonte Dodd here as well. Make sure to subscribe to the separate DMV Hoops feed if you want more local college basketball coverage! On this week's Bleav in DMV Hoops, Maryland Basketball alum Damonte Dodd joins to talk about his years at Maryland ('13-'17) and now his multi-year professional career overseas. Dodd shares some great stories about playing for Mark Turgeon, playing alongside guys like Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, their NCAA Tournament runs, putting in work over the summers, and having fun off the court with things like the Running Man Challenge. He has a lot of great stories about playing in the BIG10 Conference and shares who the worst fanbases were, who he liked playing against the most, and who his favorite teammates were. Since graduating, Dodd has played in countries like Mexico, Poland, Czech Republic, Kosovo, and Japan. We talk about his favorite places he's played in, what he's learned from playing across the globe, having teammates who don't speak the same language, what the food is like, and so much more! This is a can't-miss episode for Maryland fans! 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.

NBA Draft: Center prospects the Wizards should evaluate

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Matt Modderno is joined by NBA Draft analyst Ersin Demir to discuss the center prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft. In this episode, they cover options for the Wizards with the #2 pick: Alex Sarr and Donovan Clingan. They also break down bigs who could be in play with the 26th pick: Kyle Filipowski, Yves Missi, Zach Edey, Kel'el Ware, and DaRon Holmes II. They close with other names who could be options at 51 or undrafted: Adem Bona, Oso Ighodaro, Ulrich Chomche, PJ Hall, Izan Almansa, and Jonathan Mogbo. Presented by betonline.ag! Check out Ersin's work at: https://edemirnba.substack.com/ 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 finally have a head coach in Brian Keefe! Could Alex Sarr be available at #2?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 31 May 2024 17:40:28 +0000

The Washington Wizards have officially announced Brian Keefe as their head coach! Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to discuss the hire and what that means for the team moving forward. They also explain the importance of how Keefe fills out the rest of his staff and the types of coaches they'd like to see added. Next, they cover rumors that Alex Sarr could be available for the Wizards at #2 and lessons they can learn from past highly selected big men like Marvin Bagley and Kwame Brown. Matt asks Jahadi about why Kwame didn't pan out in Washington and Jahadi also provides some advice to their future picks. Plus, Bilal Coulibaly grew another inch, Corey Kispert is a top off-ball shooting threat, and a few words on Bill Walton's impact on the game. 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.

Kyle Kuzma on the trade block? Is Bilal Coulibaly the most likely future Hall of Famer?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 24 May 2024 22:45:59 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down rumors of Kyle Kuzma being on the trading block and what potential deals would even be worth considering. Also, does it make sense for the Wizards to try to trade down from the #2 pick? There's also a young player on a current playoff team who would be an intriguing trade target that they discuss. Matt gets Jahadi's reaction to his take that Tyus Jones will be back on the Wizards next season and they react to what that could mean for Jordan Poole's continued development. They also talk about some coaching staff additions and whether JB Bickerstaff should be a head coaching candidate in Washington. Plus, who is the current Wizard with the best chance of eventually making it into the Hall of Fame? 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.

Who should the Wizards draft at 2, 26, and 51? Ryan Hammer joins to talk through the options at each spot!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 20 May 2024 23:30:00 +0000

NBA Draft and college basketball analyst Ryan Hammer (@ryanhammer09 on X) joins Matt Modderno to discuss who the Wizards should take with each of their draft picks. He also shares some of his winners from the NBA Draft Combine and prospects he's higher on than consensus. We covered all of the likely candidates at #2 plus Isaiah Collier, Carlton "Bub" Carrington, Kyshawn George, Nikola Djurisic, AJ Johnson, Ajay Mitchell, DaRon Holmes II, Yves Missi, Kel'el Ware, Zach Edey, Baylor Scheierman, Devin Carter, Bronny James, and many more! 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 the #2 pick, now what? How does this affect their team-building strategy?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 May 2024 21:55:32 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to the Wizards getting the #2 pick. They talk about their options with the #2 pick, which types of players they'd prioritize, and how it influences the Wizards team-building strategy. They analyze the comments of Wizards CEO Ted Leonsis and Wizards GM Will Dawkins as well as Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram trade rumors. Plus, Jahadi gives his perspective on Bilal Coulibaly basically calling out Pascal Siakam. 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.

NBA Draft Lottery reaction show. The Wizards have the #2 pick!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 12 May 2024 21:06:17 +0000

The Washington Wizards will have the #2 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft lottery! Matt is joined by Brendan Smith (@threezustrist) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast to react to the lottery. They talk thru the likely candidates with the pick, their personal favorites, and possible scenarios that could play out. They discuss Alex Sarr, Nikola Topic, Zaccharie Risacher, Donovan Clingan, Rob Dillingham, and others. 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.

NBA Draft Lottery, prospect priorities, Zaccharie Risacher, head coaching candidates, & more!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 9 May 2024 19:57:27 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno talk about the impending NBA Draft lottery on Sunday night, what the Wizards' odds are, and the type of players they should be prioritizing in the draft. They also discuss what is going on with the Wizards' coaching search and the types of candidates they should be interviewing. Topics also include Corey Kispert's improvement based on the front office's guidance and whether teams complaining about officiating actually helps them. 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 front office cleans house, Deni Avdija's improvement, Brad Beal's struggles, and players betting on games

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 May 2024 18:55:47 +0000

0:00 - Intro

2:59 - Cleaning house in the front office & hosting draft prospects

20:34 - Jahadi on comradery among players when losing

22:45 - Michael Winger’s comments on the team’s improvements

29:56 - Analytics for the season: shooting around the rim & three-point shooting

46:35 - Deni Avdija’s improvement & MIP voting

51:07- Jahadi’s take on Jontay Porter’s betting woes & referee Tim Donaghy

1:02:22 - Poole & Beal named in poll of most overrated players in the league

1:13:29 - Outro

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Liberty wing and NBA Draft prospect Kyle Rode

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 03:11:54 +0000

0:00 - Intro

1:21 - Rode on his master’s degree & Liberty education

2:07 - Kyle’s takeaways & experience at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

10:40 - Transitioning from the college 3pt line to the NBA line

12:02 - Communication with NBA scouts and execs

13:12 - What role can Rode play on an NBA team?

14:27 - Developing his passing abilities

15:56 - Kyle’s versatility on the court

17:11 - Targeting the rim when shooting

19:24 - Maintaining loyalty in the transfer portal era

21:06 - Rode talks about Liberty's Coach McKay

22:11 - Toughness at the college and NBA level

23:36 - Growth & improvement post-college

25:10 - The impact of spacing on shooting

26:17 - Rodes’ relationship with Brogan Parsons

29:04 - Rapid fire questions

33:55 - Social media plug

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Tying a bow on 2023-2024 season & reacting to the exit interview media quotes

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:21:11 +0000

0:00 - Intro/Season overview

3:22 - Coulibaly & Vukcevic: Is this the Wizards’ best two-person rookie class this century?

12:37 - Coaching staff’s takeaways from the season

21:24 - Front office attempts to rebuild the organization’s reputation

27:00 - Team chemistry

32:43 - Keefe’s reception from players

34:06 - Players’ exit interviews, expectations for next season

40:27 - What happens to Tyus Jones this offseason?

43:26 - Is Jordan Poole the starting point guard next year?

48:56 - What it takes to maintain a loyal fanbase amid a losing season

52:13 - Are Avdija and Kispert knockdown shooters?

54:33 - Closing thoughts

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The Wizards are almost to the finish line...how would you grade this season and the rebuild so far?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:57:16 +0000

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - Playoff watch

4:12 - Matt & Jahadi’s “grades” for the season

14:19 - How is the rebuild really going?

25:26 - Jared Butler’s new contract

27:08 - Selling high on younger players

29:20 - Does Wes Unseld Jr. deserve to be the scapegoat?

37:35 - What must be done to effectively lay out roles & expectations for players?

47:33 - Who stays for the Wizards’ long-term future?

58:53 - Has Brian Keefe done enough to earn his head coaching job beyond this year?

1:04:55 - Kentucky coaching search

1:10:41 - Outro

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Are we learning anything meaningful from the Wizards end-of-season play?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 22:49:42 +0000

We talk about the emergence of rookie Tristan Vukcevic, whether they've found a diamond-in-the-rough in Jared Butler, and if Jordan Poole has finally turned a corner. We also talked about Deni Avdija's recent play and how he's been the Wizards' best player the last few months. Also, Matt asks what the benefit there is from playing Anthony Gill over some of the young guys, if any other young players have a chance to contribute long term, and gives a recap of the Capital City Go-Go's playoff elimination. We close the show by discussing Ted Leonsis's failed move to Virginia. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro

1:08 - Season overview

1:33 - Jahadi talks Tristan Vukcevic

4:34 - International vs. NBA playing styles

6:06 - Gilbert Arenas's comments on Nikola Jokic

9:48 - Vukcevic’s rookie breakthrough

15:28 - Why play older guys over the young guys still?

18:04 - Gill & Vukcevic dynamic

18:48 - Will Vukcevic’s emergence impact the Wizards’ drafting strategy?

21:09 - Poole’s progress: Has he finally turned a corner?

29:04 - Jared Butler’s development

33:07 - Roster adjustments

41:48 - Keeping the Wizards in the District

55:33 - Outro

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Bleav in DMV Hoops: American University head coach & former Maryland guard Duane Simpkins

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 18:19:07 +0000

American University head coach Duane Simpkins joins the podcast this week. Simpkins provided his perspective on how American's season went, having some key players returning for next year, bringing out the best in his players, and the type of program he wants to build and style of play he wants to implement. He also talks about playing at the University of Maryland for Gary Williams and what he's learned from other coaches he's worked for in the past. Simpkins provides some really detailed insight into what his team is looking to do on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball as well as what he learned in Year 1 as a college head coach. He also shares a story about playing for Boston Celtics great Robert Parish in the USBL and why the DMV is the best basketball area in the country. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Welcoming American head coach Duane Simpkins

0:36 - Off-season expectations

2:48 - Takeaways on Simpkins’ first season

4:22 - Defensive struggles & offensive strengths

7:21 - Matt Rogers, Lincoln Ball, Colin Small’s fifth-year returns & incoming recruits

9:16 - The value of obtaining an American Univ. degree

11:46 - Simpkins’ overseas experience

13:34 - Recruiting in the DMV

16:39 - Rogers’ improvements, maximizing team efforts

20:05 - Trusting team roles & building relationships off-court

22:25 - Incorporating old with the new like Flex offense wrinkles

24:03 - Simpkins talks playing under coach Gary Williams at Maryland

28:19 - American’s playing style & expectations for next season

29:56 - Impacts of playing a no-middle defense

32:00 - Simpkins’ memories with USBL coach and Celtic great Robert Parish

33:15 - Fun facts about Simpkins

34:33 - Where will American Basketball be in 5 years?

38:10 - What sets DMV basketball apart from the rest?

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NBA Draft: Wizards draft targets that are competing in the NCAA Tournament

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Domo (@Domo8186 ) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast joins Matt Modderno this week to talk about NBA Draft prospects the Wizards could take with their three 2024 draft picks. With the NCAA tournament coming up, this episode is primarily focus on guys who are competing in March Madness this year so Wizards fans will know who to keep an eye on during the tournament. Prospects covered include: Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham, Cody Williams, Stephon Castle, Ja'Kobe Walter, Dalton Knecht, Donovan Clingan, Kel'el Ware, Ryan Dunn, Kyshawn George, Carlton "Bub" Carrington, D.J. Wagnerm Justin Edwards, Zach Edey, DaRon Holmes II, Terrence Shannon Jr., Jaylon Tyson, Ajay Mitchell, Trey Alexander, Baylor Scheierman, Tyrese Proctor, Aaron Bradshaw, and more. 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.

What do we want to see from the Wizards, including Tristan Vukcevic, to close the season?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:44:48 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down what they want to see from the Wizards the rest of the year and what they need to address to improve next season. They also talk about the late-season addition of Tristan Vukcevic. Jahadi gives advice to Vukcevic and they go over things the Wizards can do to help him acclimate more seamlessly. Jahadi explains how a young center can improve his defense and rebounding, the two biggest areas for growth in Vukcevic's game. Additional topics will include: Deni Avdija's rebounding, prioritizing Bilal Coulibaly's development, Jordan Poole's confidence, potential coaching staff additions, the importance of defensive communication, Washington as a free agency destination, playing in the NCAA Tournament, and much more! Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 Intro 1:30 Current team evaluation 8:00 Vukcevic signing reaction 21:00 Jahadi explains the importance of defensive communication 26:00 Deni’s rebounding has helped Washington in multiple ways this season 34:00 Jordan Poole Check-In 44:00 Coaching Candidates 55:00 Wizards Free Agency Appeal 57:00 Jahadi talks about playing in March Madness Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA Draft prospects playing in the DMV

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In the episode, Matt Modderno and Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts) covered NBA draft prospects who are currently playing at schools in the greater DMV area. We break down their games and the likelihood of them making it onto an NBA roster. Find more detailed DMV basketball coverage on our separate Bleav in DMV Hoops feed: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-dmv-hoops/ Virginia: Reece Beekman, Ryan Dunn Maryland: Julian Reese, Jahmir Young, DeShawn Harris-Smith Outside the DMV: Malik Mack (Harvard), Bub Carrington (Pittsburgh) Georgetown: Jayden Epps, Dontrez Styles Virginia Tech: Hunter Catoor George Mason: Keyshawn Hall, Darius Maddox, Amari Kelly, Woody Newton George Washington: Darren Buchanan, Garrett Johnson, James Bishop IV, Maximus Edwards JMU: Terrence Edwards, TJ Bickerstaff Howard: Bryce Harris, Shyheim Odom, Seth Towns, Marcus Dockery American: Matt Rogers, Matt Mayock VCU: Max Shulga Richmond: Jordan King ODU: Chaunce Jenkins Towson: Christian May UMBC: Dion Brown Mount St. Mary's: Dakota Leffew 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 lost 13 straight BUT at least they helped their draft odds?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 20:00:20 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno covered: -the Lakers game and any positive takeaways -whether Jordan Poole has turned the corner & his fit next to Tyus Jones -what the team needs from Kyle Kuzma moving forward -the positives of Marvin Bagley's game -Is Deni Avdija on the best contract in the NBA? -pregame routines based on an article from Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports -the Wizards giving Johnny Davis every opportunity to show something -what to expect in the Clippers game -Jahadi responds to Charles Barkley's comments on load management Chase's article: https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/The-numbers-behind-Corey-Kispert-and-Tyus-Jones-pregame-shooting-routines 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.

Jordan Poole comes off the bench & Post-All Star Game mailbag!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:56:21 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to the All-Star game, share what they'd do to fix it, and discuss what the top Wizards-related ASG moment is. They weigh in on Jordan Poole being moved to the bench and his post-game comments about the move, while also reviewing the Denver game as a whole. For the last half of the show, new member of the BIW team Laura Shaughnessy joins the show to ask Jahadi and Matt listener questions from the mailbag. Thanks to all who submitted them! Also, please follow the show on all social media platforms (@bleavinwizards). 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.

Eran Soroka of Sport5 in Israel on Deni Avdija's development

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:52:48 +0000

Eran Soroka (@sorokman) of Sport5 in Israel (@sport5il) and the Osim NBA Podcast (@OsimNBA) joins the show to talk about Deni Avdija's breakout and what that means for the Wizards moving forward. Soroka has seen Avdija play from a young age so he's particularly well-suited to point out the areas that he's improved in. We discuss Avdija’s growth, whether his defense has fallen off with his increased offensive role, which lineups best maximize his skills, his pairing with Kyle Kuzma, his coverage in Israel, and just how good he can actually get. We also talk about the team-building strategy of the Wizards' front office and how Avdija fits in with their long-term plans. Plus, which player is most likely to represent the Wizards in the All-Star Game next? Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Eran’s initial reactions to Deni Avdija’s recent development 2:35 - Was Kuzma really taking away Deni’s shots? 5:06 - Will we see another performance like this from Deni again this season? 7:30 - Is Kuzma holding back Deni? 9:06 - “The problem wasn’t always just Kuzma, it was Kuzma and Poole.” - Eran Soroka 11:34 - Ad reads 12:14 - Who is the next Wizard we’ll see representing the team in the All-Star game? 15:00 - “When they have an All-Star it means that the team is in the right direction.” - Eran 17:25 - Wes vs. Keefe’s impact on Deni’s progression 18:54 - Cementing Deni’s place on the team post-trade deadline 21:30 - Keefe’s strategy for minimizing Poole’s losses 24:15 - Matt talks Deni as a focal point for an offense 27:02 - “[Deni] doesn’t have any consequences in the team’s fate.” - Eran Soroka 26:50 - “To move from the third option to the first option is a big jump in any NBA team no matter what.” - Eran Soroka 28:13 - Will the Wizards stick with Keefe? “The next coach of the Wizards will have to be somebody who puts an emphasis on developing players.” - Eran Soroka 30:29 - What is Deni’s long-term ceiling? 33:56 - “Most of the players you see aren’t as strong or as quick [as Deni].” - Eran Soroka 36:04 - Eran speaks on Deni’s offensive arsenal 38:16 - “Landing on 39 to 40 percent from three will definitely change his outlook, and the Wizard’s outlook as well.” - Eran Soroka 39:04 - “When [Deni] shoots more, the efficiency goes up.” - Eran Soroka 39:38 - Deni’s newfound confidence in taking shots 42:21 - “In the NBA, they’re not punishing teams for losing.” - Eran Soroka Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Delon Wright's buyout, Deni Avdija breaks out, and building a two-man around Avdija and Kyle Kuzma

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:19:03 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards buy out of Delon Wright and what that means for their rotation and Johnny Davis moving forward. The Wizards also reportedly gave Kyle Kuzma a choice on whether he would be traded or not. Are these types of actions an attempt by the front office to rehab the image of the Wizards organization throughout the league? They also address Deni Avdija's recent break out, what it means for the team moving forward, how he and Kyle Kuzma can best co-exist and play off each other, and why the Wizards would benefit from more balance on offense. Plus, they cover the overthinking they've seen from Bilal Coulibaly recently and how he can move past that. Jahadi also tells us what it's like for players to finally make it to the All-Star break and how they use the time. To close the show, new member of the Bleav in Wizards team Jonas Evans (@JonasEvansTV) jumps on to introduce himself to listeners! Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Jahadi’s take on the team’s improvements under Keefe 1:45 - Jahidi speaks on better ball movement & utilizing more players 2:26 - “Well, we need that.” - Jahadi on Shamet stepping up the other night 3:35 - “It’s inevitable, they have to do it.” - Jahadi on moving on from Delon Wright 6:00 - Delon Wright’s shift in game this season 7:15 - Why haven’t the Wizards been more of a front office destination? 8:00 - Jahadi on Delon Wright's downfall, Kuzma’s hand in trade talks 8:45 - “That information was out there because they wanted it to be out there.” - Jahadi speaks on the front office releasing information on Kuzma’s trade decision “I’ve never seen a player that was on the trading block get the option to stay or go.” - Jahadi 10:24 - “If they wanted to trade him and they liked the package he would’ve been gone.” - Jahadi on front office talks pt. 2 10:55 - What options are out there for the Wizards long-term? 12:22 - “In his situation, any grass is greener.” - Jahadi on Delon Wright trade 13:42 - Delon Wright buyout: “His value dropped.” - Jahadi 16:14 - Is there somebody else to give Wright’s minutes to? “If a vet is not offering you anything, it’s always a better trade to get a younger guy.” - Jahadi 17:35 - Does Johnny Davis have a future in this organization? “Give Johnny Davis minutes. Let’s really evaluate what we have.” - Jahadi 19:05 - Johnny Davis’ defensive strength vs. his offensive struggles: “Everybody gets acclimated to offense. The more they play, the more they get comfortable.” - Jahadi 20:40 - Deni Avdija’s career night: How much does Avdija benefit from Kuzma’s help? 21:57 - Should Deni be getting more touches after his performance? 22:49 - “Deni is overqualified right now, he’s perfect for the Wizards.” - Jahadi on Avdija “The number one guy he trusts on the team is Deni. They run a good two-man scheme together.” - Jahadi on Deni & Kuzma’s chemistry 24:10 - “If he gets those extra shots, we get more efficiency.” - Jahadi on Deni 25:00 - “I like Kispert better than Poole out there.” - Jahadi on Kispert “Kispert’s not one of our best defenders at all, and he plays 10 times better defense than Poole.” - Jahadi 26:30 - “We need to build the team, but I don’t think we’re too far away” - Jahadi 28:39 - Is this the worst defensive backcourt the Wizards ever had? 29:57 - “I don’t know how long we’re gonna keep trading great defense for no offense with Coulibaly.” - Jahadi 30:36 - Coulibaly’s offensive & confidence struggles: “It’s too much thinking and not enough doing.” - Jahadi 32:07 - How can the Wizards build Bilal back up again? 33:42 - Is the rookie wall a real thing? 38:26 - Jahadi shares a memory of practice with Allen Iverson & what the Wizards need to learn from it: “It’s gonna take certain things to buy-in.” - Jahadi 41:02 - Jahadi talks about speaking up for the ball on offense to combat bad shot-taking 43:45 - As a teammate, how do you effectively communicate when someone isn’t shooting well? 45:35 - “If every player plays within himself, we really will be balanced.” - Jahadi 45:40 - “That means you’re a good player when you can score off one or two dribbles at most.” - Jahadi 46:30 - Jahadi reminisces on T-Mac & his ability to play in the motion of the game 48:24 - How much of a relief is the All-Star break for a player?: “Even the players who play in the All-Star, they need this week. Every player needs this week so bad, and this week before All-Star, you’re counting it down.” - Jahadi 51:43 - How different are players’ staminas on a team? Are there guys in significantly better shape than others? 57:48 - Guest appearance from Intern Jonas Evans Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instant reaction: Career night for Deni Avdija with 43 points and 14 rebounds!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 04:56:19 +0000

Wizards forward Deni Avdija has a career night against the Pelicans and Wizards superfan Will Clayton (@WillCIayton) joins the podcast to discuss! Avdija recorded 43 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 block. He was 13-24 from the field, 6-10 from three, and 11-13 from the free throw line. Yes, the Wizards lost the game 133-126, but who cares? Just let us enjoy our nice moments when we can get them! Presented by betonline.ag! 0:30 - Intro 1:00 - What was working for Deni Avdija tonight? 3:38 - “Of all the things that Wizards fans can point to and be happy about, Deni’s gotta be at the top of the list right now.” - Will Clayton 6:45 - How can Avdija keep this momentum going? 9:00 - Avdija’s “quickness” as a player 10:20 - Deni’s offensive struggle in the past 12:15 - Kuzma’s impact on Avdija 14:00 - “He’s a winning player, and he’s the kind of player that winning teams look for.” - Will Clayton 15:10 - What’s next for Avdija after his career night? 16:35 - What makes Deni such a multi-tool player? 18:45 - “The thing with Deni has always been the consistency.” - Matt 19:45 - “Sometimes shooting a lot isn’t selfish…sometimes the team needs you to do that.” - Matt 20:05 - Will’s takeaways from the Pelicans game 20:25 - Avdija finally had his “signature” night - Will 21:15 - OKC’s playing philosophy & what the Wizards can learn from it 23:30 - Kudos for Kispert 24:40 - Is Deni the best player on the Wizards right now? 28:35 - “We all want him to be better, and it’s tough to see him struggle.” - Will about Jordan Poole 30:00 - The Wizards’ record vs. their growth: Does it really matter? 30:37 - “As far as I’m concerned, tonight was a win." - Will “We’re supposed to lose this and see growth, this is what we want.” - Will 31:22 - “From the minute we let this guy design his own hat, he’s been going apeshit.” - Matt 33:40 - Will’s final thoughts: “Embrace the process and enjoy it.” - Will Clayton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trade deadline reaction! Daniel Gafford traded for Richaun Holmes and a late 1st rd pick. Plus, we address rumors that Deni Avdija wants to be traded

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 22:03:27 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to the Wizards deadline trade that sends Daniel Gafford to Dallas and brings back Richaun Holmes and a late first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. They discuss why the Wizards likely made the deal, what they get back in Holmes, the value of a late first in this year's reportedly weaker NBA Draft, and what that means for the rotation. They discuss potential buyout candidates, whether Tyus Jones re-signs this offseason, free agent options like Killian Hayes, which players we are most happy they kept, and a summary of the new front office's moves to date. We also address a listener comment about rumors that Deni Avdija wants to be traded. Plus, Jahadi also fills us in on what it's like to be traded and they have a frank discussion about Jordan Poole's play in the Cavaliers game. Best of luck to Daniel Gafford in Dallas! Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Daniel Gafford trade reaction, including Jahadi’s thoughts on Richaun Holmes, and more trade deadline discussions 34:00 - Future moves for Washington, and reactions to Wizards that weren’t traded, including Tyus Jones, Delon Wright, and more. 43:00 - Wizards front office evaluation 45:30 - Futures for Tyus Jones and Kyle Kuzma 49:00 - Reactions to Deni Avdija trade rumors 54:00 - Jordan Poole’s recent struggles 59:00 - Should Ten Leonsis get involved? 1:02 - First-round center prospects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bradley Beal's return to DC, trade deadline updates, & Bilal Coulibaly is a Rising Star

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 4 Feb 2024 17:30:46 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss Bradley Beal's return to DC, what reception to expect from fans, what Beal is likely feeling, predictions on how the game, and who will step up for the short-handed Wizards. Kyle Kuzma and Tyus Jones are the subject of lots of trade rumors these days so we discuss their likelihood, what would be a worthwhile return, and what other players might also get moved. Jahadi, a former Wizards center, weighs in on the status of the Wizards' current center rotation. Plus, some love for Bilal Coulibaly to close out the show. Presented by betonline.ag! TIMESTAMPS: 0:30 - Intro & high school basketball talk with Jahadi 3:00 - Brian Keefe’s early influence: Any improvements? 8:00 - Bagley’s added contributions to the team 10:00 - Wizards’ jump to top 15 in offensive rebounds & second chance points 12:30 - Kuz on Keefe’s “mental discipline” heavy practices 15:00 - Bradley Beal's reception: Are fans mad at the wrong person? 26:00 - Jahadi’s predictions for the Sun's game 27:00 - Injury report from Matt 30:00 - Poole expectations 31:00 - Kispert talk 36:00 - Kuzma’s injury timing: Coincidence or trade omen? 41:00 - Kuzma's potential trade value 44:00 - Tyus’ trade value & contributions 53:00 - Evaluating the Wizards' center rotation 57:00 - Coulibaly’s impact in facilitating offense & named Rookie Rising Star 1:06:00 - How much winning in college comes into play when drafting a player? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brian Keefe is the new interim HC of the Wizards, is he here to stay? Could Juwan Howard or Gilbert Arenas get a look?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:13:15 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno go more in-depth on what caused the Wizards to move on from Wes Unseld Jr. now and what we should take away from the comments made by the front office and the players. They also discuss the promotion of Brian Keefe to interim head coach and whether he's likely to get the job longer term. Jahadi provides from really great insight in what type of head coach would be the right fit for this group and which key player needs to step up and lead more. They address several potential candidates: Juwan Howard, Gilbert Arenas, JJ Redick, and Jerry Stackhouse. They also praise the play of Marvin Bagley III so far. Matt closes the show with a rant about the state of the media coverage surrounding the 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.

Emergency reaction: Wes Unseld Jr. is out as Wizards head coach!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:43:13 +0000

Osman Baig joins the podcast to discuss the Wizards moving on from Wes Unseld Jr. as head coach. We discuss the timing of the move, what caused it, what his new front office role will look like, his overall job performance, and whether the development of Bilal Coulibaly played any role in this move. Lead assistant Brian Keefe has been named interim head coach so we discuss his background and fit with this group. We also discuss whether he's got a chance at keeping the job long term. We close the show by hitting some listener comments from the chat about Wes and how his tenure will be remembered. 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.

Trade rumors! Who is really on the block?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:31:03 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno recap the Marvin Bagley trade briefly to start before getting into the latest trade rumors and reporting regarding Wizards players like Kyle Kuzma, Tyus Jones, and Daniel Gafford. They discuss who is likely to be traded, who is actually on the block, what they could potentially get back in return, and who they would prefer to see stay. They also discuss Daniel Gafford's head injury and who is likely to fill the void in the interim. Plus, Jahadi gives some insight into what players are doing to build their skills during the season and what kind of player development is likely happening. 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.

Immediate reaction to the Wizards trading Gallinari and Muscala for Marvin Bagley III

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:31:08 +0000

The Washington Wizards are trading Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala to the Detroit Pistons. In return, they will receive Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers, and two second-round picks. Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and the Pistons Pulse podcast joins to dissect the move. He tells Wizards fans what to expect from Bagley and Livers and we address which picks are coming over as well. Presented by betonline.ag! Check out Bryce's podcast for more details on the trade as well! https://www.youtube.com/live/foWJ3fQFHoI?si=YGFLHk_NfBgRumcV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ryan Rollins situation, who has the most trade value, & Bilal Coulibaly's usage

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:10:32 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss Ryan Rollins being waived by the Wizards and the reporting by Josh Robbins of The Athletic about Rollins being accused of shoplifting. Jahadi talks about seeing weird behavior from some teammates in the past but neither of us remember anything quite like this. Hamidou Diallo has been signed to a 10-day contract to fill the open roster spot so we break down that addition. We also give our thoughts on the trade value of Tyus Jones and Kyle Kuzma and whether they will be moved at the deadline. Additionally, we cover Jones's elite pick-and-roll offense, Bilal Coulibaly's offensive usage and defensive impact, changes to the starting lineup, drafting more French players, and Jahadi's role in the SyFy movie "Showdown at Area 51." 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.

NBA Draft Lottery targets for the Wizards with Rafael Barlowe

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board, Locked on NBA Big Board, and NBA Draft Junkies joins the podcast to break down all of the names for Wizards fans to know in the lottery range, plus a few sleepers later on. Prospects covered: Nikola Topic, Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher, Ron Holland, Ja'Kobe Walter, Tyler Smith, Rob Dillingham, Stephon Castle, Isaiah Collier, Tidjane Salaun, Reed Sheppard, Jaylon Tyson, Ajay Mitchell, and Keyshawn Hall. 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.

Cavs game recap, Wizards Awards to end 2023, and would a new arena attract free agents?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 19:32:49 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno open the show by breaking down what happened in the Wizards' blowout loss to the Cavaliers, specifically keying in on their defensive shortcomings. Have the players and coaches already thrown in the towel on the season? Jahadi then provides a player's perspective on whether the Wizards moving to a shiny new arena would help them recruit better free agents in the future. They round at the show by discussing the results of a fan poll that asked who the Wizards' best player, best defender, best newcomer, most improved player, best veteran, and best young fringe player has been. Jahadi also tells a story about playing with Michael Jordan when he bounced back from a career-low 6-point game with 51 points. 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.

Are the Wizards hampering Bilal Coulibaly's development? Plus, New Year's Resolutions!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:35:38 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to catch up on all things Wizards! Rookie Bilal Coulibaly's usage has been trending downward recently and Wes Unseld Jr. seems unconcerned. We weighed in on if this could potentially limited Coulibaly's long-term development and if fans should be worried. Jahadi also explained what's missing from this team from a mentality standpoint and what the mood is probably like in the Wizards' locker room with a 5-25 record. We also covered the team's effort levels, which players have impressed us recently, Kyle Kuzma's tweet referencing the Pistons' struggles, and Kuzma's award recognizing his work in the community. We close the show by giving our New Year's Resolutions for each player on the Wizards and some insight into the Wizards' scouting department. 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.

Holiday gifts for each of the Wizards! Plus, a bonus best-of convo with Sam Dekker

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 03:20:49 +0000

Matt Modderno runs down the holiday gifts he would give to each member of the Wizards. Some of them are a little tongue-and-cheek but most could actually help, or at least make Wizards fans feel a little better. After that, we include an older conversation that Matt had with former Wizard Sam Dekker on February 11, 2023. Dekker provides a lot of valuable insight that could help his fellow Wisconsin Badger Johnny Davis, and I think his suggestions are still applicable today almost a year later. For anyone who didn't catch this episode the first time, I think you'll find it relevant to several younger Wizards but specifically Davis. Happy holidays! 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.

For the District? Troy Haliburton joins to discuss the Wizards' potential move to VA

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:35:28 +0000

Longtime Wizards insider Troy Haliburton joins the podcast to address the Wizards' potential move to Virginia. Troy wrote a great piece on his Substack (link below) about the move and what, if any, responsibility Ted Leonsis had to the District of Columbia after taking their money to support various projects throughout the years. We covered the series of events that led to this, why this move is good for Monumental's bottom line, who is to blame for the move, what this will do to traffic in the area, whether "crime" was actually a factor in the move, what this will do to the DC economy, the Entertainment and Sports Arena basically being abandoned by Monumental Sports after the DC government paid for most of it, and why this accelerates the timeline of the Wizards' rebuild. Plus, we end on a positive note with lots of praise for rookie Bilal Coulibaly. Presented by betonline.ag! Troy's article: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/p/when-capitalism-meets-stewardship Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav in Wizards Draft: Adama Bal, Johnny O'Neil, Ian Martinez, and Great Osobor

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:25:54 +0000

Bleav in Wizards Draft: Matt Modderno is on the road this week and was able to check out a couple of intriguing mid-major prospects during the Utah State at Santa Clara game. Adama Bal, a 6'6 French wing, is the go-to guy for Santa Clara, a program that recently produced Jalen Williams and Brandin Podziemski. Could Bal be next? Matt shares his perspective after seeing him live. He also gives a scouting report for Johnny O'Neil, a 6'9 wing for Santa Clara who transferred in from American University, and Utah State's Ian Martinez, a 6'3 guard that transferred from Maryland. Matt closes out the show with some thoughts on Utah State forward Great Osobor, who has a great name and a great throwback game (sorry, couldn't help it!). 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.

What do we want to see from the Wizards over the next 20 games? And Bilal Coulibaly is a star in the making

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:44:19 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno start the show by recapping the Nets & 76ers game and talking about the impressive flashes by rookie Bilal Coulibaly. Jahadi also gives his take on Coulibaly’s equally, if not more so, impressive comments in an article with Chase Hughes about learning the game and film study. They also talk about Kyle Kuzma's mentorship of Coulibaly. From there, they weigh in on what they’d like to see Wes Unseld Jr. do differently, potential schematic changes, rotation changes, personnel moves, how players could change their games to better serve the team, and how they think the next quarter of the season will play out. Who needs to step up and hold everyone else accountable? Presented by betonline.ag! Chase Hughes's article on Coulibaly: https://www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/Changes-to-shooting-mechanics-have-helped-Coulibaly's-hot-start Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bilal Coulibaly is really really good. Plus, does adding Patrick Williams make sense?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 22:44:38 +0000

Osman Baig (@Obtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins the podcast today. We basically just gush about Bilal Coulibaly for the first third of the show and share some interesting stats to support our love affair with him. The Wizards seemed committed to moving the ball more against Philadelphia and that's a trend we'd like to see continue. Next, we addressed whether the Wizards' rumored interest in the Bulls' Patrick Williams actually makes any sense. We close the show by discussing the Wizards waiving John Butler Jr. and promoting the Capital City Go-Go's leading scorer, Jules Bernard, to a two-way contract. 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.

A quarter-season check-in and mailbag

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 19:14:46 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno address what happened in Wednesday's Magic game, including the lack of rebounding, the porous perimeter defense, and the forwards playmaking more than the guards. They also cover Kyle Kuzma's reaction to tweets about trading him, Kuzma and Bilal Coulibaly's comments about the team's defense, and Jordan Poole's comments about being atop opponent's scouting reports. From there they answers questions from fans about trading Kuzma, biggest surprises with Coulibaly's game, the usage of the young players, Wes Unseld Jr.'s coaching job, top draft targets, who deserves more minutes, how long a rebuild could take, the all-time Georgetown starting five, and much more! Plus, predictions for Friday's Magic game. 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.

George Mason's Keyshawn Hall is an NBA draft prospect right in the Wizards' own backyard

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:47:07 +0000

Keyshawn Hall of George Mason Men's Basketball is currently averaging 17.7 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1 steal for the 5-1 Patriots. He was recently named A10 Co-Player of the Week for his performance, including a game-winner in a 73-71 win over South Dakota State. Hall went from not having any D1 offers out of high school and recently lost 60 pounds to now he's excelling in college basketball and finding himself in NBA Draft conversations. He talks about what motivates him, getting himself into better shape, having guard skills at 6'7, playing for Mason head coach Tony Skinn, what college basketball players do for Thanksgiving, his Key'd Up video series, and much more. 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.

Hawks vs Wizards recap, plus what's wrong with the Wizards' defense?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:23:46 +0000

Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever and the #SoWizards Podcast joins Matt Modderno for a live reaction podcast after the Wizards' 136-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. They give their thoughts on the game and what went wrong, assess the Wizards defensive deficiencies, and answer listener questions. They evaluated the play of Kyle Kuzma, Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert, Bilal Coulibaly, and Landry Shamet specifically. Kevin also provides some really good insight into how the Wizards' offensive compares to other teams around the league. 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.

What we're thankful for from each Wizard & Bucks game recap

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:45:32 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno recap the Wizards game against the Bucks, including the glimmers of improvement they saw from Jordan Poole and the high praise the Bucks' stars had for Bilal Coulibaly. They also discuss which players are most likely to get traded first, why the national media only seems to be focused on the negative things going on with the Wizards, and Matt sort of compares Bilal to Giannis. They close the show by saying what they're thankful for from each member of the team so far this season. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 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 Good, the Bad, and the Ugly aka Bilal Coulibaly, Johnny Davis, and Jordan Poole

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:15:46 +0000

The Good: Bilal Coulibaly and everything about him The Bad: the Wizards handling of Johnny Davis The Ugly: the whole Jordan Poole situation Plus: the Wizards defense and how much of it is effort related, could someone like Rajon Rondo make a good addition to the coaching staff, and a Capital City Go-Go update. 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.

2024 NBA Draft preview - guards and centers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:58:08 +0000

Bleav in Wizards Draft: NBA Draft analyst Ersin Demir (@EDemirNBA) joins Matt Modderno to talk about the point guards and centers who should be on the Wizards radar in the 2024 draft lottery. They also discussed several sleepers they both like later in the draft. Guards: Isaiah Collier, Stephon Castle, Tyrese Proctor, Garwey Dual, DJ Wagner, Nikola Topic, DeShawn Harris-Smith, Aidan Mahaney, Aden Holloway, Tyler Kolek, Ryan Nembhard, Jaden Akins, and Ajay Mitchell Centers: Alex Sarr, Donovan Clingan, Kyle Filipowski, Izan Almansa, Trevon Brazile, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Baba Miller, and Guillermo Diaz Graham. You can check out Ersin's substack at: edemirnba.substack.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.

76ers game recap and Hornets preview. Plus, which young center the Wizards should trade for

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 19:21:24 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno cover what went wrong in both the Heat and 76ers games, specifically the defensive breakdowns in both, and preview Wednesday's Hornets game. We give some love to Daniel Gafford despite Joel Embiid having a big night. Is Jordan Poole finally trending in the right direction? We weigh in on that too. Jahadi shares why he thinks Wes Unseld Jr. is here for at least the rest of this season and we both make a case for why Jerry Stackhouse would be the perfect fit for this group. We also cover the Wizards' "chaos" bench unit, which reserves deserve more minutes, who has been the Wizards most solid player so far, and which young center the Wizards should try to trade for. 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.

Hawks game recap, what's up with Jordan Poole, thoughts on Wes Unseld Jr.

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 20:05:40 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno review the Wizards vs Hawks game, give some thoughts on the season as a whole so far, and try to diagnose what's going wrong. Topics include: -Have the Wizards tuned out Wes Unseld Jr. -is Jordan Poole throwing off the "vibes" -what's wrong with the offense and the defense -Deni Avdija's improved play -which young guys could step up and should play more -Jahadi answers a bunch of listener-submitted questions 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.

Roster Deadline Part 2: The Wizards have waived Taj Gibson and Xavier Cooks

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:54:24 +0000

In Part 2 of our roster deadline podcasts, Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) of Bullets Forever joins Matt to discuss the Wizards trimming their roster down to 15 by waiving Taj Gibson and Xavier Cooks. They also talk about the exact terms of Deni Avdija's extension and the signing of John Butler Jr. on a two-way contract. Make sure to go back to Part 1 recorded a few hours before with Jahadi White on the Avdija extension, the starting 5 on opening night, Poole at point guard, and much more. 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.

Roster Deadline Part 1: Deni Avdija extension and the starting five on opening night

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:39:27 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno give their thoughts on the Deni Avdija extension and what that means for the rest moving forward. They also discuss the starting 5 on opening night, who they think should be on the final 15-man roster, whether Jordan Poole can play point guard, and whether Daniel Gafford has a long-term future with the Wizards. They also talk about the Wizards partnering with Robinhood financial on their jersey patches, Kenyon Martin Sr.'s comments about people who never played talking about the game, and what the Wizards' record might look like after the first five games. 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.

Filmmaker Melanie Page on her docu-series "Can't Retire From This"

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:24:13 +0000

"Can't Retire From This" is an upcoming multi-part documentary series highlighting women's basketball in the DMV, and the role the game plays in uplifting local youth. Melanie Page is a former DMV hooper turned filmmaker and she joins the podcast to help spread the word about the project. We cover her own basketball career and introduction to the game in the DMV, how the documentary came about, the target audience (everyone listening to this podcast!), and why she wanted to make it. We also discuss the prominent figures who were interviewed for the series and why it's so important to help tell their stories. There is an upcoming screening on Thursday, October 26 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Creative Suitland Arts Center that I hope you'll all consider attending. For more information on the screening go to: https://creativesuitland.org/calendar/cant-retire-from-this-documentary-screening 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.

Wizards vs Knicks postgame reaction

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:11:26 +0000

Kevin Broom of the #SoWizards Podcast (@So_Wizards) and Dominique Nelson (@Domo8186) of the Wizards of Gallery Place Podcast join Matt Modderno to recap the Wizards' preseason game against the Knicks. We covered: Jordan Poole going supernova, Mike Muscala doing his Dirk Nowitzki impression, Bilal Coulibaly being a steal machine, Ryan Rollins showing some flashes, Tyus Jones vs Monte Morris, and whether we noticed any improvement from Deni Avdija in his first game back. 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.

Evaluating the play of the Wizards front court and back court so far

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:38:49 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno assess the play of Tyus Jones and Daniel Gafford and whether they can be backed on as starters longer term. They discuss what potential lineup combinations might be the most effective and help them address some of the issues that have already cropped up, like rebounding and bench scoring. Jahadi weighs in on the play of rookie Bilal Coulibaly and sophomore Johnny Davis so far, plus whether or not Eugene Omoruyi should crack the Wizards' regular season rotation. They also talk about what to expect from new addition Michael Foster Jr. and the Kai Jones situation in Charlotte. 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.

What's the right role and usage for Bilal Coulibaly to maximize his development?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:59:50 +0000

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) and Kevin Broom (@so_wizards) of Bullets Forever (@bulletsforever) join the podcast to evaluate the play of Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly thus far. We cover just how good he's actually been, how sustainable is it, what is the ideal role and usage for him, and who he would benefit from playing with the most. We also get into how he can continue to develop throughout the season, what things we'd like to see him continue to work on, and we go over some realistic long-term comparisons for him. Matt also explains why he does not want to see Coulibaly play a single minute in the G League this season. 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 add a young center in Michael Foster Jr. and our initial reactions to Bilal Coulibaly and Johnny Davis

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:58:42 +0000

Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) of Bullets Forever joins the podcast to cover the addition of Michael Foster Jr. and the Wizards waiving Chase Audige. We also give our initial thoughts on Bilal Coulibaly and evaluated the play of Johnny Davis. We also explain the use of, and benefit to, Exhibit 10 contracts and what that means for the Capital City Go-Go roster this season. Presented by betonline.ag! Check out Greg's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wizards-podcast/id1704598320 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Univ. of Iowa assistant coach for player development and former Virginia HS Player of the Year Tristan Spurlock

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 02:41:08 +0000

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Tristian Spurlock (@CoachTSpurlock), a DMV native, was a 4-star recruit, he played at the University of Virginia and University of Central Florida, he played professionally overseas for 9 years, and is now an assistant coach for player development at the University of Iowa. He provides so much insight into all levels of the game in this episode that all basketball fans could get a lot out of this episode. We discuss being a high-level recruit, Virginia player of the year, playing in the Capital Classic, playing for Tony Bennett, playing in the NBA Summer League, playing with Michael Jordan's sons at UCF, being ahead of his time, playing in 10 countries, and now coaching in the BIG10. Presented by betonline.ag! This is the final episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops that will appear on this feed. Make sure to subscribe and review on the new feed. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleav-in-dmv-hoops/id1710645486 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QzsLx7mnnzrMcvunKqLtW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jahadi White shares what media day, training camp, and preseason is like for NBA players

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 17:46:18 +0000

On this episode, Jahadi and Matt discuss the training camp injuries to Daniel Gafford, Landry Shamet, and Deni Avdija. They break down the media day comments of Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, Mike Muscala, Wes Unseld Jr., and more. A consistent theme of the podcast has been the need to play faster and incorporate more spacing and it sounds like the team intends to do that. As Jahadi says during the episode, "If you have all of these shooters, let them shoot!" They also cover Jordan Poole and Deni Avdija mentoring Bilal Coulibaly, the two-man game between Poole and Kuzma, the biggest question marks on the roster, and Wes Unseld Jr.'s contract being extended through next season. 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.

Bleav in DMV Hoops: George Mason head coach Tony Skinn

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 02:41:19 +0000

Bleav in DMV Hoops: George Mason head coach Tony Skinn joins the podcast to discuss his coaching journey to this point and what we can expect from him and George Mason moving forward. We cover his own playing days at George Mason, their Final Four run, playing overseas, and playing in the Olympics for Nigeria. But we also spend a lot of episode talking about this year's George Mason team, their key returning players like Ronald Polite III and Malik Henry, the new faces on the team who could really contribute this year, and the defensive identity he wants his teams to have. 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.

Michael Winger's long-term plan, upgrading the player development staff, and the training camp depth chart

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:47:11 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to cover all of the latest relevant topics for Wizards fans! On this episode, they discuss: Michael Winger's media comments on his team-building strategy, the additions to the player development staff, the training camp depth chart, and whether Corey Kispert or Deni Avdija will start at small forward. Jahadi also tells a story about John Thompson asking him to switch his number at Georgetown, he gives his perspective on the Dame Lillard trade, talks about the state of the NBA game, and much more! 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.

Bleav in DMV Hoops: George Washington head coach Chris Caputo

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:08:02 +0000

Bleav in DMV Hoops: George Washington head coach Chris Caputo talks about why he took the GW job, what it's like taking over a program and getting it to where he wants it to be, this year's team and returning stars like James Bishop and Max Edwards, incorporating transfers, returning to the area after having success at George Mason as an assistant, all of the talent in the DMV, his favorite restaurant, and much, much more! 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.

Bleav in DMV Hoops: American University forward Matt Rogers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Matt Rogers (@matt_rogers4), starting forward on the American University basketball team, joins the podcast this week. We discuss: growing his game, adapting to a new head coach, what to expect from American this season, the team's overseas trip to Italy this summer, the Wizards, and much more! 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.

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Colby Giacubeno on Maryland basketball recruiting and the talent level of DMV recruits

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:10:58 +0000

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Colby Giacubeno (@ColbyGHoops) of Inside Maryland Sports and Colby G Scouting joins the show to discuss the wealth of basketball talent in the DMV and, more specifically, how the Maryland Terrapins are faring in recruiting under Kevin Willard. If you want a deep dive into the class of 2024-2026, Colby provides great analysis of the names to know in each class. We covered Derik Queen, Matthew Hodge, Efeosa Oliogu, Boogie Fland, Chance Mallory, Jordan Scott, Cam Ward, and many more. Colby also provides great insight into how NIL and the transfer portal have impacted recruiting, how things like Overtime Elite are changing the landscape, and Georgetown's local recruiting presence under Ed Cooley. Presented by betonline.ag! Make sure to check out Colby's great work at Inside Maryland Sports: https://247sports.com/college/maryland/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Taj Gibson re-signs but who gets cut to make room? Is John Wall the most overpaid player of all-time?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:13:42 +0000

Osman Baig (@obtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins the podcast this week to discuss: Taj Gibson re-signing, which two players are most likely to get cut to make the final roster limit, the hiring of Cody Toppert as Capital City Go-Go head coach, is John Wall the most overpaid player of all-time, which Wizards' contracts were the worst ever, the idea of trading for Kevin Porter Jr., and whether the mid-2000's Wizards would making a compelling Winning Time-esque TV show. 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.

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Mount St. Mary’s head coach Dan Engelstad

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:34:16 +0000

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Mount St. Mary’s head coach Dan Engelstad joins Matt Modderno on the podcast this week. They cover: how Dan got into coaching, turning around a Soutern Vermont College program that went 1-24 the season before he arrived and going 104-34 there, getting the job at Mount St. Mary's, going from D3 to D1 coaching, coaching in the NCAA Tournament, the impact of the transfer portal and NIL, building relationships with players and coaches, coaching in ESPN's The Basketball Tournament (TBT), interning for the Wizards under Ernie Grunfeld, and growing up a Wizards fan. Presented by betonline.ag! And the most important thing we talked about is the 2nd Annual Behan Strong FunD Fest on Saturday, 9/16, at the Olney Boys & Girls Club to raise money for Behan Strong & coach Pat Behan's fight against ALS. Behan was the head boy’s basketball coach at St. John’s College High School in DC before being diagnosed with ALS in 2022. Please check it out: https://www.behanstrong.com/events/fundfest Mount St. Mary's will also host Bucknell in a Charity Exhibition Game to benefit Pat Behan on 10/28: https://mountathletics.com/news/2023/8/28/mens-basketball-mount-st-marys-to-host-bucknell-in-charity-exhibition-game-to-benefit-pat-behan.aspx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of: Steve Buckhantz's first time on the show - July 16, 2020

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:16:09 +0000

July 16, 2020 - Steve Buckhantz joined Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno to talk about his podcast with Phil Chenier, being the voice of the Washington Wizards for over two decades, his contract not being renewed, the prospect of doing play-by-play for another local team, and some of his favorite moments. 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.

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Gonzaga College High School coach Steve Turner

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 8 Sep 2023 22:31:42 +0000

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Steve Turner of Gonzaga College High School, one of the best high school coaches in America, joins the show to talk about how he's sustained success over such a long period of time in arguably the best basketball league in the country. Turner has won multiple local and national Coach of the Year awards, coached the #1 team in the country in 2007-2008, and been a part of several Team USA FIBA staffs so he tells us about those experiences. We also discuss how coaching and recruiting has changed in recent years and what it's like helping high-level recruits pick the right spots for them. If you love DMV basketball, you're not going to want to miss this one! 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 Bullets and Wizards guard Chris Whitney is a great story teller!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 20:19:02 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are joined by former Wizards guard Chris Whitney. Chris tells some amazing stories about his time in DC and his former teammates. We talk about Michael Jordan, Rod Strickland, Gilbert Arenas, Kwame Brown, and many more. Jahadi and Chris discuss the merits of a recent Kwame Brown story about fighting Jahadi after practice. Chris also gives his thoughts on the Wizards' new backcourt of Tyus Jones and Jordan Poole and provides some advice to Deni Avdija on how to be a more consistent shooter. This will be a fun trip down memory lane for all of the OG Wizards fans and hopefully just as entertaining for people newer to the fanbase! 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.

Best of: Gilbert Arenas and Larry Hughes - June 30, 2020

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

June 30, 2020 - Gilbert Arenas joined Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno on an early episode of the podcast. Topics include: his career, sharing a backcourt with Larry, playoff series against Cleveland, Bradley Beal and John Wall versus Gil and Larry, the free agency decision that brought Abe Pollin to tears, Ernie Grunfeld, the NBA draft, and Kobe Bryant's influence. 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.

HBO's Winning Time with author Jeff Pearlman, who wrote the book the show is based on

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 01:29:01 +0000

Yes, this is a Wizards podcast and not a Lakers podcast, but this episode is for Jahadi and Matt who are both huge fans of the HBO show Winning Time and the book it's based on, "Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s." The author of that book, Jeff Pearlman (@jeffpearlman), joined the podcast this week to talk about writing the book and the making of the show. If you're a basketball fan or a prestige television fan in general you're going to enjoy this one because of all of the stories and behind-the-scenes insights into creating the best basketball show on television. Jeff shares stories about trying to get Kareem to talk to him for the book, Jerry West's portrayal, how certain actor's got their roles, the charisma of Quincy Isaiah who plays Magic Johnson, who can actually hoop from the cast, attending the premier, and how he got so many good stories from inside the locker room. Presented by betonline.ag! Check out Season 2 now on HBO and get Jeff's book here: https://a.co/d/0H4q0u7 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Etan Thomas joins the pod to discuss what happened to the center position in the NBA

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:51:15 +0000

Former Wizard Etan Thomas joins Jahadi White and Matt Modderno on this week's episode. Etan and Jahadi talk about their first matchup when they were playing at Syracuse and Georgetown, respectively, and how the game has changed since then. A lot of the conversation focuses on what has happened to the center position in the NBA and how it's evolved since they played and where it can go from here. They also question why John Wall isn't currently on an NBA roster and why certain vets get passed over. Etan and Jahadi also share what they learned from playing with Michael Jordan, how their opinion of Christian Laettner changed once they were teammates, and what advice they would pass on to younger players. As fathers of up-and-coming college prospects they weigh in on NIL and the transfer portal. Presented by betonline.ag! Also make sure to check out Etan's latest book with Emerald Garner: https://a.co/d/a5eMsNf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which Wizards should have their numbers retired and building a Wizards 3v3 team. Plus, Jahadi's stories about the 2023 HOF class

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 19:43:35 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss Klay Thompson's comments about Jordan Poole, which current and former Wizards would make the best 3v3 team, and why top prospects may not have wanted to be drafted in Washington. They also discuss whether Gilbert Arenas, John Wall, or Bradley should and/or will have their jerseys retired in DC and Jahadi shares his experiences against this year's NBA Hall of Fame class: Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Pau Gasol, and Tony Parker. They also dissect a story from Tracy McGrady about not wanting to go to a team when their draft workout is too hard and whether that may have hurt the Wizards over the years. They close with some thoughts on this year's Team USA roster. 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.

We cover every possible Wizards-related topic from Bradley Beal vs Cooper Flagg to Corey Kispert or Deni Avdija

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 15:30:09 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno answer all of the open questions regarding the Wizards! What really happened between Bradley Beal and Cooper Flagg? Who should start between Corey Kispert and Deni Avdija? What was David Vanterpool like as a teammate and what can he bring as a coach? Can Danilo Gallinari mentor Tristan Vukcevic? Which current Wizard would Jahadi White have most liked to play with? Who are the top Bullets/Wizards of all-time? Can Tyus Jones help Daniel Gafford raise his game? Jahadi and Matt answer them all and more! Presented by betonline.ag! Check us out on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@bleavinwizards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What the Wizards should do with their remaining two-way spot + mailbag questions!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:47:57 +0000

Bullets Forever's Greg Finberg joins Matt Modderno to discuss who should take the Wizards' last two-way contract, Deni Advija sitting out of FIBA, and who from the SL team belongs in the rotation. We also covered: potential starting lineups, the futures of Tyus Jones and Jordan Poole, roster surprises, Capital One Arena attendance, projected win totals, and success criteria for this season. 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.

Knicks' Summer League guard QJ Peterson on his SL experience

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:46:19 +0000

VMI alum and international basketball veteran QJ Peterson (@QJ_peterson) joins the show to talk about playing for the New York Knicks at NBA Summer League and the importance of bringing energy and effort. QJ's post about his SL experience and always staying ready went viral because so many people appreciated his attitude and ability to check his ego at the door. He's a former MVP in Denmark, an almost 30 point per game scorer in China and Ukraine, and was a big-time scorer in college so it was really cool to hear him talk about leaving his imprint on the game beyond just scoring. Basketball players at all levels can learn something from his approach! 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.

Summer League recap plus two new coaches

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:53:50 +0000

Osman Baig of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno to recap the Wizards' Summer League experience. They evaluate the performances of Bilal Coulibaly, Johnny Davis, Tristan Vukcevic, Ryan Rollins, and Patrick Baldwin Jr. and discuss the roles each of them could play this upcoming season. The Wizards have also added two new assistant coaches in David Vanterpool and Brian Keefe so the guys break down each of those hires and why Wizards fans should be excited about them. The Wizards have also added forward Eugene Omoruyi to a two-way contract so they talk about that signing as well. Presented by betonline.ag! Our new French-themed merch: https://shop.bleav.com/product/washington-oui-zards-bleav-in-wizards-tee/ Make sure to check us out, and subscribe, on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@bleavinwizards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Kuzma re-signing and Summer League preview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 17:28:04 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno explain the benefits of re-signing Kyle Kuzma and the impact that can have on this year's team. Jahadi also gives a first-hand accounting of what it's like for a young player to compete in Summer League. They break down the Summer League roster, what to expect from certain players like Bilal Coulibaly and Tristan Vukcevic, and discuss a few players they're most excited to see in action. Jahadi also talks about seeing Patrick Baldwin Jr. compete in AAU and how we haven't seen his full skillset in action yet. 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.

Emergency pod: Kyle Kuzma is back and Monte Morris is gone!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 1 Jul 2023 03:47:53 +0000

Kyle Kuzma re-signs with the Wizards for 4yrs/$102M. Osman Baig joins Matt Modderno and they have different perspectives on the Kuzma deal so they debate the merits of the signing in real-time. They break down what it means for the team's expectations for next season and if Kuzma is truly a part of their long-term plans. They also talk about the Monte Morris trade, who is likely to get moved next, and the futures of players like Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Anthony Gill. 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 are Couliballlllin! Can Bilal be their real point guard of the future?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:01:02 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down the Wizards' latest trades and draft picks and discuss what that means for their future. Jahadi gives a ringing endorsement to both Jordan Poole and Bilal Coulibaly and thinks they are the right pieces to start a rebuild with. Can Bilal Coulibaly play point guard the way the front office seems to believe he can? Jahadi explains why he can and why that makes them such an intriguing backcourt of the future. He also discusses an interesting rumor from celebrity chef Dave Chang about whether or not Allen Iverson used to sleep in class behind him. They close to the show by talking about the Wizards' Summer League team additions to date. 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 live draft show! Bilal Coulibaly is the 1st pick for the new regime!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:18:03 +0000

Welcome to the live draft show! Domo (@Domo8166) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast and Kevin Broom (@So_Wizards) of the #SoWizards podcast and Bullets Forever joined Matt Modderno for a live draft show! We covered all of the Wizards picks, the trades, the drama, the theater, and had a lot of fun along the way! Plus, we were able to raise money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Thank you to all who donated, the people who watched live, SI Draft Digest analyst Matt Babcock for coming on twice, Domo and Kevin for co-hosting, and the Wizards' new front office for making it an unforgettable experience! Already can't wait for next 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.

Kristaps Porzingis was on his way to Boston...and then suddenly he wasn't...and now he is again. Plus, is Kobe Bufkin the guy at #8?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:45:42 +0000

Osman Baig joined Matt Modderno for a live podcast to discuss the Kristaps Porzingis to Boston trade. And then they discussed that trade falling through. And then they discussed that trade being back on again but this time with Memphis involved. It was a real roller coaster to go through during a live podcast! They also discussed what the Wizards could do with another early second-round pick. They also covered the most likely candidates to be drafted with the 8th pick as of the latest reporting and whether Kobe Bufkin is actually the most likely selection at the moment. Presented by betonline.ag! Also, don't forget to tune into our livestream at 8pm during the NBA Draft on 6/22. We will be raising money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Kids. Link to donate: https://give.missingkids.org/fundraiser/4766781 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav in Wizards Draft: loaded draft preview!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever and the #SoWizards podcast (@So_Wizards) joins Matt Modderno for a week-of draft preview and to compare notes between each of their big boards. They spend extra time discussing the players who make the most sense in the Wizards' general range and identify other players who should be on the Wizards' radar later in the draft. Plus, the guys that were the hardest for them to evaluate. They cover pretty much everyone likely to go in the first round so if you want to get up-to-speed prior to the draft, this is a great way to do it! Presented by betonline.ag! Also, don't forget to tune into our livestream during the NBA Draft on 6/22. We will be raising money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Kids. Link to donate: https://give.missingkids.org/fundraiser/4766781 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emergency pod! Bradley Beal has been traded for…nothing? And maybe that’s actually for the best?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:54:43 +0000

Bradley Beal is now a Phoenix Sun! So is Jordan Goodwin! And Chris Paul is a Wizard…for now! What an absolutely crazy day in Wizards’ fandom, including seemingly endless second round picks, pick swaps, Landry Shamet, Woj Bombs, and on and on. Ryan Oliver (@RyanBOliver) of The Wizards Groupchat, Brendan Smith (@threezustrist) of the Wizards of Gallery Place, and Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever all join Matt Modderno to help make sense of the deal. We cover why this trade return might actually be better for the Wizards in the long run, how it’s the anti-Tommy Sheppard trade, and who fans should direct their anger toward if they have any. Join us as we work through our feelings on the deal and, hopefully, help you work through yours! Presented by betonline.ag! Also, don't forget to tune into our livestream during the NBA Draft on 6/22. We will be raising money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Kids. Link to donate: https://give.missingkids.org/fundraiser/4766781 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What are the most realistic Bradley Beal trade scenarios? Plus, Jahadi tells us what it's like to be traded as a player

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:43:54 +0000

Former Wizard Jahadi White weighs in on the Wizards' new front office structure and the likelihood of a Bradley Beal trade soon, including the implications of Beal's no trade clause on the deal. Jahadi's able to provide a firsthand account of what it's like for a player when you know you're about to be traded and what that's like when dealing with other players, coaches, and the front office. We discuss what we think is the most realistic scenario and what the Wizards could expect to get back in a deal. We also talk about what this likely means for Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma. Jahadi also talks about the benefit of veteran mentorship in a rebuild situation and what it's like to go through a rebuild as a player. Presented by Betonline.ag! Also, don't forget to tune into our livestream during the NBA Draft on 6/22. We will be raising money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Kids. Link to donate: https://give.missingkids.org/fundraiser/4766781 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emergency reaction pod: Bradley Beal may be on the move! What would that mean for the Wizards on draft night?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:52:05 +0000

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported today that the Wizards have begun to explore trades for Bradley Beal and that Michael Winger and Beal's agent will be in close contact about potential trades. Other reports have come out that the Wizards are interested in getting up into the top 3 of this year's NBA Draft. Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, the Pistons Pulse podcast, and Draft Digest joins the show to discuss who the Wizards should take at 8, what a Beal trade could look like, and how trading Beal could influence their draft philosophy. We basically discuss every prospect likely to go in this draft so tune into this mega draft preview / Beal trade discussion! Also, don't forget to tune into our livestream during the NBA Draft on 6/22. We will be raising money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Kids. Link to donate: https://give.missingkids.org/fundraiser/4766781 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Special announcement: a livestream show during the NBA Draft on June 22nd!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:38:26 +0000

We will be hosting a livestream during the NBA Draft on June 22nd to raise money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children! Domo (@Domo8186) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast and Kevin Broom of the #SoWizards podcast (@So_Wizards) and Bullets Forever will be joining Matt Modderno to provide real-time, Wizards-specific draft coverage and analysis. Coverage will start around 8p.m. EST and will be available on the @BleavinWizards Twitter account and Bleav in Wizards YouTube channel. If you would like to sponsor this episode of the podcast via a charitable donation, please do so at the link below and let Matt know what you'd like us to promote during the stream at bleavinwizards@gmail.com! It's a great way for us to do something good as a community, you to promote your company or product while receiving a tax deduction, and all of us to enjoy the first draft from the new front office! Presented by betonline.ag! Link to donate: https://give.missingkids.org/fundraiser/4766781 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who is Travis Schlenk, the Wizards new VP of Player Personnel?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We've dissected the hirings of Michael Winger and Will Dawkins so it was time to cover Travis Schlenk's addition in more detail. Kevin Chouinard (@KLChouinard) of Hawks.com joins the podcast to discuss Schlenk's time as Head of Basketball Ops for the Atlanta Hawks. We go over his draft and trade history in Atlanta and his involvement in key draft decisions with Golden State. There's at least one major drafting tendency that he and Bob Myers seem to share. Chouinard gives great perspective on Schlenk, his team-building philosophy, and what that might mean for the future of Wizards. Schlenk basically rebuilt the Hawks in three years, could he do the same in DC if given the chance? 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.

Emergency pod: The Wizards have hired Will Dawkins as their general manager

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 22:23:53 +0000

The Wizards have hired Will Dawkins, the VP of Basketball Operations for the OKC Thunder, to join their front office, as general manager. Rylan Stiles (@rylan_stiles), host of the Locked On Thunder podcast and editor of Thunderous Intentions, joins Matt Modderno to discuss what Wizards fans can expect from Dawkins. We discuss what that means for the team-building strategy and who are the likely draft picks that could appeal to Dawkins. Is Bilal Coulibaly a likely candidate for the 8th pick now? 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.

Reviewing the Clipper's track record under Michael Winger and Matt's Draft Big Board 1.0

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 17:08:39 +0000

Osman Baig (@obtoojiveforyou) joins to discuss an article he wrote for Bullets Forever where he talked to Clippers insider Robert Flom about Michael Winger's track record in LA. Oz shares some of the insights he learned from that convo and we break down Winger's roster building and draft picks. Based on the precedent he set in LA, is a rebuild coming? We weigh in on that and what it means for each member of the big 3. Plus, Oz and Matt discuss Matt's Draft Big Board 1.0. We run down the top 30 picks on Matt's board. Oz's article: https://www.bulletsforever.com/2023/5/30/23740969/washington-wizards-los-angeles-clippers-faq-michael-winger-front-office 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.

Troy Haliburton on the Michael Winger hire and filling the open GM position

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 27 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Troy Haliburton (@TroyHalibur) joins the podcast to talk about the latest developments and reporting associated with the hiring of Michael Winger as president of Monumental Basketball. Supposedly, Ted Leonsis is giving Winger full authority to do whatever he wants to the roster, including rebuilding, but should we actually believe that? We also discuss who Winger is likely to hire to be the actual general manager of the Wizards. Plus, we review Winger's comments about Bradley Beal being "unequivocally a superstar." 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.

Emergency pod! Michael Winger is the new president of Monumental Basketball

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 25 May 2023 01:25:25 +0000

The Wizards have (finally) hired someone to run their organization! Michael Winger leaves his role as Clippers GM to have "full leadership" over all of Monumental Basketball. Dan Favale (@danfavale) of the Hardwood Knocks (@HardwoodKnocks) podcast and Bleacher Report joins Matt Modderno to discuss the move. What does it mean for the future of the organization? Will this represent a departure from the middle-build approach? Will Ted Leonsis give him full autonomy? Does this mean Porzingis and Kuzma should pack their bags? Dan and Matt break the whole thing down! 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.

Bleav in Wizards Draft: Anthony Black, Nick Smith Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jordan Walsh

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 22 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Bleav in Wizards Draft: On this episode, we cover the Arkansas prospects: Anthony Black, Nick Smith Jr. Ricky Council IV, and Jordan Walsh. Jacob Davis (@JacobScottDavis), the owner & publisher of Hawg Country (@HawgCountry_FR) and the host of The Hawg Talk (@TheHawgTalk), came on to provide in-depth analysis as someone who covered the team all season and watched all of their games. We spent the most time on Black as he's the player most likely to be taken by the Wizards at #8 but Smith Jr. could be a steal later in the lottery if the team were to move down. Council and Walsh would be very intriguing options for either of the Wizards' second round picks. We cover all of their strengths, areas for improvement, likely NBA roles, and fit with the Wizards. Plus, we answer some listener questions. 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.

Bleav in Wizards Draft: Cam Whitmore

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 18 May 2023 21:27:29 +0000

Bleav in Wizards Draft: On today's episode, we cover Villanova freshman wing Cam Whitmore. Tommy Godin (@tommygodinjr) of VU Hoops (@vuhoops) and Road to the Garden (@Road2theGarden) covered Whitmore all year so he is able to provide a first-hand account of what Whitmore could bring to the Wizards if he's available with the 8th pick. We cover his strengths, weaknesses, likely role, long-term ceiling, and even answer fans questions about Whitmore's game! 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.

Is it Bob Myers or bust? Plus, we dip into the mailbag

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 14 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss what's going on with the Wizards' GM search and what we should take away from the lack of meaningful updates so far. Will things begin to heat up now that the Warriors' season is over and Bob Myers is available? We also go over Myers' tenure in Golden State and whether he's actually the right fit in Washington. Would he try to bring someone like Draymond Green with him? We also cover the recent coaching staff changes the Wizards have made and what that means for Wes Unseld Jr.'s future with the organization. We close the show by answering listener questions from the mailbag. Jahadi provides his perspective on how the role of the center has changed from when he played, the future of the big man in a positionless game, and what it would realistically take for the Wizards to become a contending team. Plus, Jahadi talks about players getting concussions and we discuss why Stephen A. Smith's take on Anthony Davis's head injury is so problematic. 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.

Bleav in DMV Hoops: Maryland Basketball breakdown with Jeff Ermann of InsideMDSports

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 12 May 2023 21:22:06 +0000

Bleav in DMV Hoops: On the inaugural episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno welcomes Jeff Ermann (@Jeff_Ermann) of InsideMDSports.com to check in on all things Maryland Basketball! If you haven't been keeping up over the offseason so far, allow us to get you up to speed. We talk about Jahmir Young and Donta Scott deciding to return, the additions of Chance Stephens and Jordan Geronimo, the departures of Hakim Hart and Ian Martinez, and Maryland's pursuit of Hunter Dickinson. Jeff also provides an overview of what to expect from the Terps' incoming freshman trio of DeShawn Harris-Smith, Jamie Kaiser, and Jahnathan Lamothe. Plus, some insight into the recruitment of 2024 5-star prospect Derik Queen and an update on just how much involvement Garry Williams has these days. Check out Jeff's great work here: https://247sports.com/college/maryland/ 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.

Bleav in Wizards Draft: Taylor Hendricks, Jarace Walker, and the rest of the forwards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 8 May 2023 21:15:14 +0000

On this episode of "Bleav in Wizards Draft", Matt Modderno is joined by Ersin Demir (@EDemirNBA) of nbadraftjunkies.com to break down the "power forward" position in this year's NBA Draft. They start the episode off with an in-depth assessment of which player might make the most sense to play next to Kristaps Porzingis. They cover: Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks, GG Jackson, Leonard Miller, Noah Clowney, Jalen Wilson, Dillon Mitchell, Nikola Durisic, Jordan Walsh, Coleman Hawkins, Arthur Kaluma, Kobe Brown, and Zvonimir Ivisic. Should Walker, Hendricks, or Jackson be candidates for the Wizards with the 8th or 9th pick? 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.

The clocking is ticking for the Wizards to pick a new GM. And how hot is Wes Unseld Jr.'s seat with a new GM?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 May 2023 19:53:07 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down the Wizards' GM search and how the timing of it might complicate things. Jahadi provides his perspective on whether the Wizards need to rush to make a move and if waiting will hamper their pre-draft process at all. For instance, is a GM from a winning team as well-versed on lottery-caliber prospects? Jahadi also fills listeners in on what the dynamics are like between players and GMs. He talks about what his interactions were like with Wes Unseld Sr., Ernie Grunfeld, and Tommy Sheppard. Both hosts weigh in on the reports that Tommy Sheppard's attachment to Bradley Beal may have cost him his job and whether Ted Leonsis has really soured on Beal. What does a new GM mean for the futures of Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, and Wes Unseld Jr.? Plus, the guys open the show by talking about what the Wizards should try to incorporate from other playoff teams as they build for the future. 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.

Bleav in Wizards Draft: evaluating the centers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:57:13 +0000

In this "Bleav in Wizards Draft" spinoff episode, Matt Modderno is joined by Garrett Johnson (@halfawaketakes), a scout for Between the Lines Sports and a Wizards fan. They cover all of the "bigs" or center prospects likely to be on the radar of NBA teams leading up to this year's draft. Victor Wembanyama is likely the only lottery pick of the bunch but there are plenty of other names who could provide depth later in the draft, especially the second round. Garrett and Matt weigh in on the NBA potential of big-time college players like Zach Edey, Oscar Tshiebwe, Drew Timme, Adama Sanogo, etc. Plus, some of our personal favorite sleepers. If you want the Wizards to add another big to their roster, this is the 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.

Bleav in Wizards Draft: the first round wings

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 01:32:35 +0000

In this "Bleav in Wizards Draft" spinoff episode, Matt Modderno is joined by Cooper Klein (@Alley_Oop_Coop) of the Upside Swings podcast (@upsideswings) to discuss the wings who are likely to go in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. They cover the major names and which ones make the most sense for the Wizards and their new GM to evaluate. They also discuss several sleepers who could provide good value later in the first round or in the early second. If you're interested in a comprehensive list of the wings who are likely in the first-round discussion, this is the 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.

Tommy Sheppard is OUT!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:12:54 +0000

Osman Baig (@Obtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno to discuss the huge news that the Wizards have "dismissed" GM and Team President Tommy Sheppard after what seems like 174 years with the organization. Sheppard finished with a 129-179 record and one playoff appearance on his resume. Oz and Matt cover why the Wizards made this decision now, what it means for the futures of the "big 3", who are some likely candidates to replace him, and what Sheppard's overall legacy will be. The guys leave no stone unturned when it comes to eulogizing the Tommy Sheppard era! 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.

Cancun on 3!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:32:20 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno give their final thoughts on the 2022-2023 Wizards season. They talk about what worked, what didn't, and what the Wizards need to focus on in order to be better next year. Both hosts believe increasing pace of play is a big area of focus this offense so they address what type of personnel moves that would require. There's a longer conversation on coaching and getting players to buy-in, as well as what it's like for someone like Wes Unseld Jr. to go from being an assistant to a head coach. Jahadi is able to provide a really interesting perspective on how players view coaches and what convinces them to trust and respect that coach. Plus, evaluation of the positive end to the season for Johnny Davis and the confusing end for Isaiah Todd. This is the thorough postmortem on the Wizards' season for the diehard Wizards fans out there! 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.

Reaction pod! The Wizards held their end of season media availability on Monday

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:53:51 +0000

Osman Baig (@obtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno for a reaction podcast after the Wizards' end of season media availability. Tommy Sheppard, Wes Unseld Jr., Bradley Beal, and others all weighed in on what went wrong this season. Their responses ranged from things like injuries to a lack of accountability. Some of those comments might be a bit triggering for fans so Oz and Matt gave their gut reactions after hearing them. They also break down whether there was anything valuable to take away from the entire session that might give an indication of their offseason priorities. How do the Wizards improve their long-term circumstances? Is there any light at the end of the tunnel? 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.

The Wizards will have a top-10 pick! How likely is a top-4 pick?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 03:05:26 +0000

In all likelihood, the Wizards have locked themselves in for a top-10 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down their lottery odds and just how good of a pick they could realistically get. They also cover Tommy Sheppard's desire to add Marcin Gortat to the coaching staff in a greater role in the future, what it's like playing on a team that's going to be in the lottery, and have an honest convo about the role of gambling in the NBA. Jahadi shows some love to Deni Avdija, Corey Kispert, and Jordan Goodwin. Plus, they discuss where the heck is Isaiah Todd right now? They close by previewing the Wizards final 3 games and provide details on a fan meet-and-greet event Jahadi will be participating in during the Wizards game on 4/7. Make sure to check it out if you'd like a chance to meet Jahadi in person! https://www.nba.com/wizards/news/wizards-celebrate-fan-appreciation-night-on-april-7 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.

Come at the fans, you best not miss

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 20:19:44 +0000

Matt Modderno is joined by Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) of the WizardsWave blog to touch on all of the relevant Wizards-related news items. They start by discussing the teams' peaks and valleys in terms of record over the last 20 years and how they're aiming too low with their current approach to build a successful team. Bill Simmons recently blasted the Wizards as being the dumbest franchise in the league so Greg and Matt weigh in on that. They each give their perspectives on Chris Miller's comments directed at fans who want the team to lose their remaining games. Bradley Beal is apparently being investigated for assaulting a fan so they offer their thoughts on that as well. They close the show by discussing whether a Bradley Beal for Jaylen Brown trade is at all realistic. Make sure to check out Greg's blog: https://sites.psu.edu/gregfinbergblog/2022/09/08/the-beginning/ 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.

"We will never, ever tank." Or admit to it, at least.

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:14:51 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno talk about the Wizards' recent choice to soft tank for the remainder of the NBA season. The guys lay out their plans for how to improve the team for next season, especially how to supercharge their offense. The Wizards three-point offense and defense has been lacking, especially lately, so that's a large focus of the conversation. They discuss the most important position to upgrade in the offseason and the draft prospect who best helps address that need. Jahadi helps read between the lines of Kyle Kuzma's recent comments about his impending free agency. Should the Wizards invest heavily to bring him back? 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.

Stick a fork in 'em, the Wizards' playoff chances may finally be done

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 03:22:21 +0000

The Wizards gave a disappointing performance in a loss to the Orlando Magic and are now 3.5 games out of the last play-in spot. Will Clayton (@WillCIayton) joins Matt Modderno for a live postgame reaction podcast in what is hopefully a very relatable conversation for all Wizards fans. They discuss whether the Wizards are actually trying to soft tank, and if so, why wouldn't they play people like Johnny Davis more minutes. Will and Matt offer their perspective on how it feels to be a fan of this team when you can't really understand what they're trying to do or what the plan is for the future. Both of them feel conflicted about wanting the team to lose games but also aren't upset that the team's draft lottery odds are improving. Plus, Will and Matt give their takes on the recent play of Deni Avdija. Feel free to share your thoughts with us about the team and this season either on social media (@bleavinwizards) or via email (bleavinwizards@gmail.com). This is a safe space to let it all out. We sure did! 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.

Part 2: NBA Draft prospects playing in the NCAA tournament on Friday

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:45:00 +0000

In Part 2, Bryce Hendricks (@brycehendrick14) of the Upside Swings podcast (@UpsideSwings) joins Matt Modderno to break down all of the potential NBA Draft prospects that will be in action during Friday's first round NCAA Tournament games. It's an absolutely loaded show and we touch on pretty much everyone in the field whether they're a likely lottery pick or a fringe two-way candidate. Make sure to tune in so you know which players to be aware of and which ones might catch the Wizards' attention. We covered Keyonte George, Cason Wallace, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Colby Jones, Jordan Hawkins, and many more! 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.

Part 1: NBA Draft prospects playing in the NCAA tournament on Thursday

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:02:00 +0000

In Part 1, Stone Hansen (@report_court) of the Upside Swings podcast (@UpsideSwings) joins Matt Modderno to break down all of the potential NBA Draft prospects that will be in action during Thursday's first round NCAA Tournament games. It's an absolutely loaded show and we touch on pretty much everyone in the field whether they're a likely lottery pick or a fringe two-way candidate. Make sure to tune in so you know which players to be aware of and which ones might catch the Wizards' attention. We covered Brandon Miller, Gradey Dick, Anthony Black, Nick Smith Jr., Kris Murray, Jarace Walker, and many more! 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.

Breaking down the struggles of 2/3 of the Big 3 and the bench. Is it too late to right the ship?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:41:49 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno review the Wizards' recent losing streak. They identify issues with their defensive gameplans and their stagnant fourth quarter offense. They also address Kyle Kuzma's comments about their offensive woes and discuss ways to get him more involved and easier looks. Deni Avdija and Daniel Gafford have both been up and down this season so that also deserved some analysis. Plus, a little love for Corey Kispert. They close the show with a preview of the next four Wizards games and NCAA tournament predictions. 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.

A Capital City Go-Go update with Wayne Cole

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:20:17 +0000

Capital City Go-Go insider Wayne Cole (@waynec0le) joins Matt Modderno for an update on the Wizards' G League affiliate. Wayne recently traveled to Las Vegas to watch the team take on Scoot Henderson and the G League Ignite so he talks about his trip. We do deep dives into the recent play of Johnny Davis and Isaiah Todd and what their experience in the G League has been like. Wayne also gives updates on (relatively) newer members of the team like Jules Bernard, Trevion Williams, and Jay Huff. We close with a rapid fire on each member of the Go-Go roster so that everyone gets a little love on this episode. If you're at all curious about the Go-Go, who is most likely to get called up to the Wizards next, or what it's like to cover a G League team, you won't want to miss this candid convo with Wayne. 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.

Every Wizards game is a must-win the rest of the way! Plus, who is Xavier Cooks?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 7 Mar 2023 19:58:48 +0000

On this episode, Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down the Wizards' recent games against the Raptors and Bucks. We dissect their defensive gameplan against the Bucks and talk through how they could vary their offensive approach to keep Kristaps Porzingis more engaged throughout and lighten the load on Bradley Beal down the stretch of games. The Wizards need to vary their offense and keep the ball moving and we have some thoughts on how they can better do that. We also cover which players need to step up for them to make the play-in. Jahadi also provides a really great perspective on the whole Ja Morant situation that would be interesting for any NBA fans to hear. Plus, Matt interviews Jacob Doole of The Pick and Roll, an Australian basketball website, to get the scoop on new Wizard Xavier Cooks, who currently plays for the Sydney Kings. Check out Jacob's work at: https://pickandroll.com.au/ 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.

Tommy Sheppard is (finally) making some roster moves! But do they actually move the needle?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 4 Mar 2023 17:37:33 +0000

Matt Modderno is joined by Eric Aaronson (@EricAaronson) in this episode to discuss the latest personnel moves the Wizards have made including waiving Vernon Carey Jr., adding Jay Huff on a two-way contract, and signing Jamaree Bouyea to a 10-day contract. Do any of these moves really move the needle? We break down each move, what the Wizards really need to do to improve their roster long term, and their lack of a top option at the point guard position. We give our perspectives on the overall fan experience this season and why it's hard to get really excited for this particular team despite like a lot of the individual pieces. Eric provides some really good insight on the Wizards' team-building philosophy and how it doesn't exactly match up with where the league is going. We also talk about Stateside Vodka, the official beverage of the podcast and where Eric works, and why it's the perfect drink for Wizards fans. 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.

Looking into the Wizards' future with Matt Babcock of Draft Digest

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:49:09 +0000

Matt Babcock (@mattbabcock11) of Draft Digest (@DraftDigest) joins Jahadi White and Matt Modderno this week. Babcock provides expert analysis on NBA Draft prospects likely to go in the late lottery, which is around when the Wizards would potentially be picking. We cover Nick Smith Jr., Keyonte George, Cason Wallace, Anthony Black, Jett Howard, and several others. We also talk about the latest controversy surrounding likely top-5 pick Brandon Miller, who transported a gun to a teammate that was eventually used in a murder, and whether a team like the Wizards would stay away from him given their own history with gun-related incidents. Babcock also shares his thoughts on the Wizards' team-building strategy and Tommy Sheppard's overall draft record. Jahadi and Matt close the show by discussing the details of Jordan Goodwin's new contract and Wes Unseld Jr.'s head-scratching rationale for benching Delon Wright during the Knicks game. Make sure to check out Matt Babcock's work at Draft Digest: https://www.si.com/nba/draft/ 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.

Will Barton was bought out, Jordan Goodwin is back in (almost)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:12:38 +0000

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back after the All-Star game to get you prepped for the rest of the Wizards' season! With 24 games remaining, the Wizards are 28-30 so we discuss the Wizards' postseason chances, just how successful this core can be together, and whether this team has enough "dogs" on the roster. We also discuss the buyout of Will Barton, why his tenure wasn't as successful as all parties would have hoped, and what kind of deal Jordan Goodwin should be looking for now that he will be given a standard contract instead of a two-way. Jahadi also tells some great stories about attending All-Star weekend, what a gameday is like for players, being a second-round pick, how Michael Jordan treated his Wizards teammates, and Allen Iverson's ability to burn the candle at both ends. Make sure to subscribe and 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.

The new Bleav in Wizards with Jahadi White!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:43:50 +0000

Bleav in Wizards made a big upgrade at the trade deadline bringing former Wizard Jahadi White to the show! In his first episode, we cover what he thinks of the Wizards "big 3", what they should do with their two marquee free agents this offseason, how you build around them, and whether Russell Westbrook would be a good addition to their existing core. Jahadi also provides great, firsthand insight into how players are feeling mentally and physically at this point in the season and how players make the most of the rest they're able to get during the All-Star break. We also cover why DC isn't more of a free agent destination and the ideal types of leadership needed for a successful NBA team. This is just a taste of what you can expect from the show moving forward so make sure to subscribe! 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.

Catching up with Sam Dekker on his career & an insightful look at Johnny Davis' rookie year so far

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 11 Feb 2023 18:49:47 +0000

Former Wizard and current London Lions star Sam Dekker (@Dekker) joins Matt Modderno this week to give us an update on his career and the impressive season he's having so far. Sam is helping put the Lions on the map and making them relevant in EuroCup competition for the first time. Sam worked through some injuries and struggles as an NBA rookie coming out of Wisconsin so he was able to provide incredible perspective on what this year has been like for fellow Badger Johnny Davis. We guarantee you will not find better insight into Johnny's situation or what being an NBA rookie is like than what Sam offers here. He shares what it's like earning the trust of teammates and coaches, how to work through challenges as a young player, adjusting to the pro game, and what the development process is really like. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in what it's like to be a new player trying to make it in the NBA. Make sure to check out Sam's podcast, The Varsity Beat, for interviews with current and former student athletes and their experiences navigating things like Name Image and Likeness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/varsity-beat/id1653476134 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An NBA Draft deep dive with Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 03:28:37 +0000

If the season ended today, the Wizards would have the 6th best odds in the NBA Draft Lottery. Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) of NBA Big Board, Locked on NBA Big Board podcast, and NBA Draft Junkies joins Matt Modderno to discuss all things 2023 NBA Draft. We cover the prospects who make the most sense for the Wizards in the late lottery, ideal fits for this Wizards' roster, and sleepers in the second round. We also talk about the Wizards' draft philosophy, what they prioritize, their recent picks, whether they have "a type" they look for, and what to make of Johnny Davis's play so far. Make sure to check our Rafael's work at: https://www.nbabigboard.com/s/big-board 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.

Postgame reaction pod: They are who we thought they were!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 5 Feb 2023 04:09:38 +0000

The Wizards blew 20+ point leads on back-to-back nights which hasn't happened in the NBA in 25 years. That warranted an immediate reaction podcast so Chase Carroll (@ChaseCarroll_) and Brendan (@threezustrist) & Domo (@Domo8166) of the Wizards of Gallery Place Podcast join the show. We talk about what kind of adjustments they should have made to win these games, question the rotations, and try to pinpoint exactly what went wrong and how they could have fixed it. Where was Deni Avdija in the 2nd half vs Portland? Kispert at the 4? Where was Daniel Gafford vs Brooklyn? What are they doing with Jordan Goodwin? We try to make sense of it all. We also discuss whether Wes Unseld Jr. is on the hot seat at all after a historically bad two-game stretch and if Tommy Sheppard is GM'ing for his job this deadline. 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 mock trade deadline has passed, time to check out Matt's final Wizards roster. Plus, some cool Wizards stats!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 21:26:17 +0000

Matt Modderno starts by sharing some interesting news, notes, statistics, and keys to success from the last month of Wizards basketball. The Wizards seem to have discovered their winning formula so Matt lays that out. Deni Avdija and Daniel Gafford have both been playing well lately so Matt provides some extra details and insights about their play. He wraps the show by giving an update on the mock trade deadline he participated in. Three more Wizards ended up being moved before the exercise came to an end. Let us know what you think of the final team. Plus, there's an update on the merch giveaway and the guesses we've received on who the new co-host might be. 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 puts his GM hat on and makes some moves during a mock trade deadline

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:47:21 +0000

Gibson Lowenberg (@GibbyLowen) of the Wiz of Awes (@WizOfAwes) joins Matt Modderno to discuss a mock trade deadline exercise where Matt is representing the Wizards as GM. In this alternate reality, Kyle Kuzma gets traded away. Did Matt make the right move? Gibson also weighs in on the Wizards' real trade and what he'd like to see as the ultimate outcome for this season. They also discuss whether Tommy Sheppard is the right man for the job or someone like Warriors GM Bob Myers is a realistic name to pursue. Plus, Matt offers some details on a new merch giveaway and teases an exciting announcement for the show! 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.

Got beef? Kyle Kuzma and Spencer Dinwiddie sure seem to! Plus, did the Rui trade unlock Deni?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:58:04 +0000

Alex Tassopoulos (@tasspointoh) of the Bleav in Mavs podcast joined Matt Modderno this week for a podcast breaking down the Wizards win over the Mavericks and the post-game comments of Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyle Kuzma. Could this be the start of a rivalry? We also cover Matt's team building philosophy, Wizards' draft misses, Johnny Davis vs Jaden Hardy, Josh Green's growth, why Alabama's Brandon Miller might challenge for a top 2 pick, whether Kyle Kuzma has been the Wizards' best player, and much more! 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.

Rui Hachimura got traded to the Lakers for...whaaat?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:33:54 +0000

Osman Baig (@obtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno to break down the Rui Hachimura trade. We cover whether this is the sign of a larger impending deal, could they have gotten more, and does Kendrick Nunn help this team. We also discuss how this reflects on Tommy Sheppard and if trading away a lottery pick for second-round picks is signalling failure. At what point does Ted Leonsis begin to lose confidence in him? Plus, we cover Gilbert's son Alijah Arenas scoring 54 points in a game as a high school freshman and a new Michael Jordan Wizards documentary that's on 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.

A fire sale is looming and Tommy Sheppard's seat is getting awfully toasty 👀

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:49:12 +0000

Troy Haliburton (@Troyhalibur) joins the podcast to discuss his latest intel on the Wizards' trade deadline happenings. Several marquee names could be on the way out the door and Troy shares some of the teams that could be interested and the Wizards' motivations behind the potential moves. We also break down the John Wall interview and the ramifications that could have for the organization moving forward as they try to bring in future free agents. Plus, we tell you why Tommy Sheppard is on the hot seat. This must-listen episode was presented by betonline.ag! Find more of Troy's great insight here: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crossover pod with Bleav in Knicks on Kuzma trades, KP's resurgence, underwhelming teams

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:58:46 +0000

Matt Modderno joins the crew of Bleav in Knicks to discuss what it's like rooting for a middling franchise, what the Wizards should do with Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis at the deadline, whether Immanuel Quickley is available, and so much more. Plus, an update on Bradley Beal and a preview of the Knicks v Wizards matchup on Friday night. 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.

Buy or sell at the deadline? What should the Wizards do with Kuzma? Plus, Beal's other hammy

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 6 Jan 2023 18:18:18 +0000

Osman Baig (@obtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno on the pod this week to discuss Bradley Beal's latest hamstring injury and how the Wizards should handle that. They also talk about how to honestly evaluate Kyle Kuzma's play, what the Wizards should do with him at the deadline, whether Deni Avdija or Rui Hachimura could fill the void, and if the team will be buyers or sellers at the deadline. Oz and Matt also discussed the job of Wes Unseld Jr., success with the big starting lineup, and how to best improve the team with that formula in mind. Plus, Matt provides his eval of Villanova freshman and future lottery pick Cam Whitmore after seeing him in person 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.

John Collins to DC? Kevin Chouinard of hawks.com weighs in on the potential fit

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Kevin Chouinard (@KLChouinard) of hawks.com and the ATL and 29 podcast (@ATLand29) joins Matt Modderno to discuss a rumored trade that would send John Collins from Atlanta to Washington. Chouinard provides a detailed breakdown of Collins' game and his potential fit next to Kristaps Porzingis and Bradley Beal. We also discussed why Delon Wright couldn't crack the rotation more in Atlanta despite being so impactful in DC and whether Cam Reddish is worth targeting as a buy-low option. 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 Year's Resolutions for the Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:10:03 +0000

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno this week to run through New Year's Resolutions for each of the Wizards. We also discuss a potential trade with the Suns for Jae Crowder where the Wizards reportedly offered Rui Hachimura but the Suns wanted Deni Avdija instead. Plus, Bradley Beal has injured his other hamstring this time and we cover how it may limit the front office's ability to truly evaluate their full team as we move closer to the trade deadline. 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.

Naughty or Nice: Wizards Edition! Plus, the worst takes from Wizards Twitter

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:47:08 +0000

Griffin Queen (@GriffinQ) of the List Night Podcast (@ListNight) & The Give and Go Show (@GiveGoShow) joins Matt Modderno for a special holiday-themed episode. We start by going through our respective Naughty or Nice lists for the Wizards so far this season. Followed by which holiday gifts we would give to certain players, teams officials, and/or fans. We wrap up the show by reviewing the worst takes from Wizards Twitter (spoiler: there are some all-timers this week). Plus, Matt talks about what it was like following the Wizards on their LA road trip. If you like the show, do us a favor and tell a friend! That can be your holiday gift to us (and hopefully to your friend). Happy Holidays, everyone! 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.

Trade scenarios and trade value with Dan Favale of Bleacher Report

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:53:41 +0000

Dan Favale (@danfavale) of the Hardwood Knocks podcast (@HardwoodKnocks) and Bleacher Report joins Matt Modderno to discuss the Wizards recent slide down the standings and whether it's time to trade off some assets while they're at peak value. Dan recently wrote an article that contained some interesting Kyle Kuzma to the Knicks trades so we broke those down as well as a potential return to the Lakers and some other possible destinations. We also discussed the trade value of Bradley Beal if he were to ask out. Check out Dan's article here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10058016-trade-ideas-to-save-the-new-york-knicks-season New "We will never, ever tank" shirts: https://shop.bleav.com/product/we-will-never-ever-tank-tee/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A re-draft of the 2019 NBA Draft (aka the Rui Hachimura draft)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 9 Dec 2022 23:16:01 +0000

Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever and the #SoWizards podcast joins the show for a re-draft of the 2019 NBA Draft (or at least the first 20 picks). In the original draft, the Wizards took Rui Hachimura with the 9th overall pick. Spoiler: that does not happen here. Listen into to find out who the Wizards took this time around and if/where Hachimura ultimately got selected. 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.

We wanted to sign elsewhere but there was nowhere else for us to go

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 5 Dec 2022 04:28:21 +0000

"On the business side of it, there were no teams in the market. Just free agency-wise. I'm just being frank. There was nowhere else for me to go." - Bradley Beal. Troy Haliburton (@TroyHalibur) joins to discuss that and the loss to the Lakers. Should the front office be panicking? How do they improve at the deadline? Who is most likely to get traded? We answer them all! Troy's substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/ New "We will never, ever tank" shirts: https://shop.bleav.com/product/we-will-never-ever-tank-tee/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UPDATE: Go-Go event cancelled

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 2 Dec 2022 22:07:44 +0000

Just a quick update for anyone who bought tickets or intended to buy tickets to our Go-Go event, it has been cancelled by the team. Details are contained in the episode. You should all have received a full refund but please reach out to the show if you have not: bleavinwizards@gmail.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.

Random bball blogger boys talk about whether this Big 3 is really a Big 3

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:55:40 +0000

Troy Haliburton (@TroyHalibur) joins the podcast to discuss the Wizards' direction, the ceiling for this group, and what they need to do to build around their "big 3." We discuss Kyle Kuzma's impact, what to do with Daniel Gafford, Jordan Goodwin's emergence, the starting point guard spot, and whether Kristaps Porzingis is matchup dependent. Prospect profiles this week are Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman and Santa Clara guard Brandin Podziemski. Presented by Betonline.ag! Troy's substack: troyhaliburton.substack.com Link to our Capital City Go-Go game: https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wizards things to be thankful for! Happy Thanksgiving, DC Family!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:44:40 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Matt Modderno runs down his list of Wizards-related things he's thankful for this season! Plus, Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile is this week's Prospect Profile. Let us know on social media if there's anything we missed or there are additional things you're thankful for! Link to tickets for our Bleav in Wizards night at the Capital City Go-Go on 12/9: https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kristaps Porzingis is really good at basketball. But is he an All-Star? Or could he be a DPOY candidate?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:27:36 +0000

NBA writer Mat Issa (@matissa15) wrote a great feature on Kristaps Porzingis for FanSided so it seemed like the perfect opportunity to have him on to do a deeper dive into what Porzingis has meant to the Wizards. We discuss KP's impact on both ends of the floor, his ideal offensive role, how the Wizard deploy him defensively, whether he can be an All-Star this season, and why he doesn't get any mention during Defensive Player of the Year conversations. We also talk about Deni Avdija, his ideal defensive matchups, his increased confidence lately, and his overall ceiling. Mat's article on Porzingis: https://fansided.com/2022/11/21/kristaps-porzingis-resurgent-season/ Link to tickets for our Bleav in Wizards appearance at the Capital City Go-Go: https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed (in the Wizards' Big 3 Reunion game)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 06:03:12 +0000

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever is back for a late night vent session after the Wizards barely escaped Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat junior varsity. We discuss the game, Wes Unseld Jr.'s "adjustments", struggles reintegrating Bradley Beal, and the desperate need to get Delon Wright and/or Jordan Goodwin back asap. We also cover the somewhat underwhelming return of Gilbert Arenas, Steve Buckhantz, Phil Chenier, and G-Man during the "Big 3" reunion. Come join us at the Capital City Go-Go game on 12/9 for a live podcast after the game! Discounted tickets: https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That win streak is over so now it's time to start a new one!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:24:43 +0000

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins the podcast to talk about the Wizards' loss to the Thunder and the return and reintegration of Bradley Beal. We discuss the positive takeaways from the game and try to sift through all of the hot takes floating around to make sense of what actually happened during the game and where the Wizards go from here. A lot of the discussion focuses on roster construction, the over-reliance on small guards under Tommy Sheppard, and how Wes Unseld Jr. can adjust his rotation to mitigate any roster shortcomings. We also spent a good amount of time on Deni Avdija, Rui Hachimura, and the other young forwards. We closed out the conversation with a review of the Capital City Go-Go roster and whether anyone from that team could help the Wizards right now. Don't forget to join us on 12/9 at the Capital City Go-Go game! Link to discounted tickets: https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois 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 joins for an early season check-in

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:17:05 +0000

Chase Hughes (@ChaseHughesNBCS) of NBC Sports Washington (@NBCSWashington) joins this week for an early season check-in on the Wizards so far. Most of the conversation is centered around what to make of this team so far, their offense and defensive rankings, their three-point shooting woes, and what would help them improve. Additionally, Chase provides injury updates on Kristaps Porzingis (groin) and Bradley Beal (COVID-19). We also talk about the recent play of Jordan Goodwin, Johnny Davis's stint in the G League, and the Wizards debuting their cherry blossom jerseys. Don't forget to get your tickets to our live Bleav in Wizards episode after the Capital City Go-Go game on 12/9. Use this link for discounted tickets and please join us after for the show: https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A waaay too early Mock Draft to distract from that Nets beatdown. Plus, a Johnny Davis recap and Beal maybe having COVID again

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sun, 6 Nov 2022 18:34:43 +0000

The 42-point loss to the Nets was such a downer that it doesn't even seem productive to waste more mental energy on it (although we do provide some brief thoughts). Instead, Cooper Klein (@Alley_Oop_Coop) of the Upside Swings podcast (@Upsideswings) joins the show for a way too early mock draft. Matt needed a distraction from the Nets game for mental health purposes and thought this would be a fun way to introduce all of the names to know this college basketball season. Plus, Matt breaks down the play of Johnny Davis in his first G League appearance and talks about Bradley Beal's apparent susceptibility to COVID-19. Link to tickets to Bleav in Wizards night at the Capital City Go-Go game on 12/9: https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA basketball has evolved. Have the Wizards evolved with it? Mike Prada weighs in based on his new book

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 2 Nov 2022 17:42:54 +0000

Mike Prada (@MikePradaNBA), staff editor for The Athletic, just authored "SPACED OUT: How the NBA's 3-Point Revolution changed everything you thought you knew about basketball." The book focuses on the paradigm shift in the way NBA basketball is played and the divergence in ideologies championed by the Warriors and the Rockets. Mike sheds some light into what teams are doing differently, why they're doing them, and how the Washington Wizards fit within that context. We also discuss specifically how the Wizards' strategies align with where the game is going, whether their personnel and draft picks have been representative of that, and if you really need a "traditional point guard" today. It's a great philosophical discussion that can be tied back to Wizards' plan for the future (or lack thereof). Make sure to buy the book for more great insights! The book is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Spaced-Out-Three-Point-Revolution-Everything/dp/1629378860 Our 12/9 Capital City Go-Go tickets: https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IT'S A TRAP! Overlooking the Pacers, Johnny Davis discourse, and a Capital City Go-Go preview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:53:53 +0000

Wizards reporter Wayne Cole (@waynec0le) is back to break down the Wizards' disappointing performance against the Pacers and to preview the Capital City Go-Go season. We discuss how much we read into the Pacers loss, how much they clearly missed Delon Wright, and who could possibly replace his contributions. We also discussed what to do with Johnny Davis and if anyone else on the Go-Go roster, like Kris Dunn or Quenton Jackson, could see real NBA minutes this season. Wayne shares some really interesting pearls of wisdom from being around the Go-Go front office and coaching staff so make sure to check this one out! Wayne wrote a very insightful article previewing the upcoming Go-Go season that can be found here: https://medium.com/@waynec0le/gogo-keeps-its-rhythm-through-development-5caa9cb93117 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Make your free throws, kids!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 03:52:29 +0000

Matt is joined by Griffin Queen (@GriffinQ), the host of the List Night Podcast (@listnight) and The Give and Go Show (@givegoshow), to discuss the 1st 3 Wizards games, whether the team is for real, Bradley Beal drawing the toughest defensive assignments so far, and what to do with Anthony Gill. We also gave our take on the rotation so far and whether they should stagger the starters minutes to eliminate the all-bench unit (yes, they should). The chemistry has been a big talking point this season so we covered that and Kuzma's performance and importance to the team. This week's Prospect Profile is 6'9 Alabama freshman forward Brandon Miller. We also introduced our "Fan of the Week" segment in honor of the Wizards' Defensive Player of the Game championship belt. Make sure to get your tickets to the Capital City Go-Go on 12/9 so you can attend our live show afterwards! https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Firsthand, behind-the-scenes insight from Wizards practice with Wayne Cole

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Wizards media member Wayne Cole (@waynec0le) joins Matt Modderno this week to share what he's learned from attending Wizards practices so far this year. Wayne offers his biggest takeaways, praise of their chemistry and mentality, thoughts on the starting lineup and rotation, and who has impressed him most so far. We cover the shooting progression of Deni Avdija, Isaiah Todd, and Johnny Davis. We also discuss Corey Kispert's injury situation. We close the show by breaking down the 1st 4 regular season games and giving our predictions on the Wizards' record in that stretch. Matt also provides details on a special live edition of the podcast at the Capital City Go-Go game on 12/9. Discounted tickets are available at the link below so come out and support the show! https://fevo.me/3Mr1Ois Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just how good is Quenton Jackson? Comparing him to Johnny Davis. Plus, who deserves the final two-way contract

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:59:00 +0000

NBA Draft analyst Bryce Hendricks (@BryceHendrik14) of the Upside Swings podcast (@Upsideswings) joins the show to talk about Quenton Jackson, why he went undrafted, and his ideal NBA role. After that, we covered the play of Johnny Davis so far and what to expect from him in Year 1. We also discussed who the Wizards should put on two-way contracts between Jackson, Jordan Goodwin, and Jordan Schakel. Plus, an overview of Makur Maker (who the Wizards recently cut) and G League Ignite draft prospect Efe Abogidi. 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.

Wizards preseason recap, final roster decisions, starting lineup questions, & Kuzma trade rumors

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:29:58 +0000

Wizards blogger Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) joins Matt Modderno this week. We break down the Wizards' preseason game vs the Hornets, bright spots and concerns, who should be in the starting lineup, and who should fill out the roster. We also discuss Kyle Kuzma trade rumors, finding a new nickname for Daniel Gafford, and whether Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson were impressive enough to pivot into rebuilding mode for. Greg and Matt also weigh in on the role of a real journalist vs entertainment media like TMZ in the wake of the release of the video of Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole. Plus, Matt covers G League Ignite forward Leonard Miller in this week's Prospect Profile! Check out Greg's blog here: https://sites.psu.edu/gregfinbergblog/2022/09/08/the-beginning/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Preseason recap and who the Wizards should protect in an expansion draft

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 5 Oct 2022 01:48:02 +0000

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.

Breaking down the Wizards' forward spots with American University forward Matt Rogers

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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.

Eastern Conference Over-Unders and Frances Tiafoe interview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:27:11 +0000

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.

Eastern Conference Preview with Bryce Simon of The Pistons Pulse Podcast

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:28:00 +0000

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.

With Donovan Mitchell off the table, who are the next targets for the Wizards to show "interest" in?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 7 Sep 2022 03:12:19 +0000

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.

Should we be concerned by the summer performances of Deni Avdija and Johnny Davis?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:20:36 +0000

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.

Building All-NBA teams with current and former Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:45:31 +0000

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.

The waaay too early 2023 NBA Draft preview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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 HC Patrick Crossan on their bid for a 3-peat and All-Star voting

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:07:11 +0000

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.

Washington Mystics Playoff Preview and details on our merch giveaway!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 8 Aug 2022 19:57:17 +0000

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.

The Top 5 Wizards moments this century! Plus, the Donovan Mitchell and Collin Sexton rumors

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 18:02:46 +0000

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.

Learning about NBA Top Shot and the District of Collectors, a Wizards Top Shot Fan Group

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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.

Do the Wizards target player archetypes that are actually valuable in today's NBA? Plus, some discussion on Deni Avdija's development

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:36:19 +0000

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.

Is it too soon to hit the panic button on Johnny Davis and the Summer League team?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:40:18 +0000

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.

Wizards Summer League Preview!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 8 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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.

WTF?! The Wizards gave Bradley Beal a no-trade clause? Why?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 04:37:54 +0000

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.

Free Agency is finally here...and in typical Wizards' fashion, it's largely underwhelming so far

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 1 Jul 2022 03:10:06 +0000

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.

Getting to know the latest Wizards, Johnny Davis and Yannick Nzosa

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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.

Johnny Davis is your newest Washington Wizard!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:36:21 +0000

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.

Two final mock drafts! What we expect to happen vs what we'd like to happen

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:56:49 +0000

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.

NBCSW's Chase Hughes provides insightful analysis on Tommy Sheppard's media availability and the Wizards' NBA Draft targets

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:46:05 +0000

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.

Could Jaden Ivey, SGA, or Dejounte Murray wind up in DC next year? Quinton Mayo fills us in on his latest reporting

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:58:10 +0000

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.

NBA Draft Guide: Ranking all of the guard and forward prospects likely to get drafted

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:42:57 +0000

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.

An in-depth look at the NBA Draft prospects that have worked out for the Wizards so far

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 6 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

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.

What's it like to work out for the Wizards? Utah State's Brandon Horvath shares his firsthand experience

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 21:18:04 +0000

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.

Mailbag time! Answering all of the latest fan questions on the draft, free agency, direction of the franchise, etc.

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 31 May 2022 02:01:36 +0000

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.

The first Bleav in Wizards mock draft! Picks 1-30 plus analysis of each

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 23 May 2022 19:15:27 +0000

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.

The Wizards will pick 10th! Find out who is Tommy Sheppard's top choice

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 18 May 2022 18:31:54 +0000

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 guard Jordan Goodwin reflects on his 1st season as a pro

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 12 May 2022 18:13:31 +0000

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.

Mock Draft Madness! Breaking down the entire lottery and potential targets for the Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 3 May 2022 03:13:18 +0000

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.

Bonus episode: Ball Movement podcast ft. DMV-native Akilah Bethel

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:28:11 +0000

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.

Looking back at the Wizards' draft picks from 2012-2021 (and who they should have taken instead)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:46:14 +0000

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.

Congrats! We survived the Wizards' rollercoaster 2021-2022 season. Now, let's decide who should start at PG next season

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:04:43 +0000

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.

The Wizards blowing out the Mavericks was good for the soul

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 2 Apr 2022 22:50:30 +0000

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.

Assessing Assistant General Manager Bradley Beal's comments on team building. And can Wes Unseld Jr. effectively motivate his players?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:56:49 +0000

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.

NBA Draft prospects playing in the NCAA Tournament First Round (Part 2 - Friday games)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 01:30:00 +0000

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.

NBA Draft prospects playing in the NCAA Tournament First Round (Part 1 - Thursday games)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:52:16 +0000

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.

A John Wall reunion, the KP/Kuzma dynamic duo, and Spencer Dinwiddie drama!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:06:42 +0000

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.

Bonus episode: Ball Movement podcast ft. overseas pro Jon Elmore

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 5 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Sato is back! What should the rotation look like now? Plus, an eval of Dyson Daniels

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 2 Mar 2022 01:20:13 +0000

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.

What we'd like to see from each of the Wizards for the rest of the season

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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.

Etan Thomas on his new book and his thoughts on this year's Wizards team

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000

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.

Catching up with Steve Buckhantz for Episode 100! Plus, a deep dive on Kentucky's TyTy Washington

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:23:33 +0000

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.

EMERGENCY TRADE DEADLINE POD! Kristaps Porzingis is a Wizard!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 22:25:00 +0000

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.

Bradley Beal is OUT for the season! How concerned should we be?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 9 Feb 2022 15:32:00 +0000

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.

The Wizards NEED to make a trade but is Domantas Sabonis actually a realistic target?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 8 Feb 2022 03:16:00 +0000

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.

The Spencer Dinwiddie conundrum, plus our best Ernie Grunfeld trades before the deadline

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 14:42:00 +0000

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.

A coach's perspective on the Wizards' head coach Wes Unseld Jr.

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:03:00 +0000

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.

EMERGENCY REACTION POD! The Wizards blew a 35pt lead to the Clippers. I am not okay. Send help. S.O.S.

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:09:00 +0000

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.

Midseason grades with the Wizards of Gallery Place Podcast

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:33:00 +0000

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.

Trimming the rotation: Who's in and who's out? A Bullets Forever 3Pt Play

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:32:00 +0000

In our latest Bullets Forever 3Pt Play, Kevin Broom, Osman Baig, and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' rotation. Who should play and for how many minutes? Who should be out of the rotation completely? Do the Wizards need to consolidate the roster via a trade? They cover all of that and more. Plus, Matt talks about his courtside experience at the Capital City Go-Go game and the overall fan experience they offer. 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.

Does a Jerami Grant trade make sense for the Wizards?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:15:00 +0000

Bryce Simon (@CoachBryceSimon) of the Motor City Hoops Podcast (@motorcityhoops) joins the show to discuss Jerami Grant's play, his fit next to Bradley Beal, the potential for a trade, and what Detroit would want in return. Bryce played basketball at American University, currently coaches at the high school level, and does a great job covering the Pistons so he is able to provide really detailed insight into Grant's situation. 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.

Bullets Forever 3pt Play - is Point Beal here to stay?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 5 Jan 2022 15:21:00 +0000

This episode, we are debuting a new segment, the Bullets Forever 3pt Play! Kevin Broom, Osman Baig, and Matt Modderno from Bullets Forever will be tackling a special topic each week via a podcast, an article, and social media interaction (hence the 3pt play). This week, we covered Bradley Beal's recent role as a point guard, whether that should continue longer term, and what to do with Spencer Dinwiddie if that's the case. We want to hear your thoughts on this topic and ideas for future topics 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.

New Year's Resolutions for every Wizard!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 18:33:00 +0000

Osman Baig (@OBtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins the show to help come up with New Year's Resolutions for each player on the Wizards, Wes Unseld Jr., Tommy Sheppard, and NBC Sports Washington. We also discuss Bradley Beal's recent vaccination and how being unvaccinated cost him three games. Happy New Years, DC Family! 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.

Deni Avdija deserves some love!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:42:00 +0000

Eran Soroka (@sorokman) of Sport5 in Israel (@sport5il) and the Osim NBA Podcast (@OsimNBA) joins the show to talk about this recent strong stretch of play from Deni Avdija. Eran and Matt discuss why he Deni been able to get more minutes, his defensive impact, his increased confidence on offense, and his long-term ceiling. Matt also gives his take on The Athletic's article about some players' concerns with the state of the offense and the league's current COVID situation. 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.

"By the Grace of the Game" by Dan Grunfeld

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:55:00 +0000

Former college basketball standout turned author Dan Grunfeld (@Dan_Grunfeld) joins the show to talk about his new book, "By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream." Dan's father, Ernie Grunfeld, is the only NBA player to have had parents who survived the Holocaust and Dan uses basketball to help tell his family's story. Dan also shares a few interesting nuggets of information about what his dad is really like behind the scenes and his own stories from their time in D.C. Ernie Grunfeld was always more of a private figure during his tenure as Wizards' GM so this book (and interview) should help shed some light on what makes him tick. Matt also covers: why the Wizards should not rebuild, Gafford's stellar defensive play, the Wizards' offensive struggles, Kuzma's clutchness, and a Montrezl Harrell vs Davis Bertans boxing match. 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.

#SoWizards Podcast crossover and special G League episode!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 6 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Ron Oakes-Cunningham and Kevin Broom of the #SoWizards Podcast (@So_Wizards) joined forces with Matt for a special crossover episode! The episode will appear on both feeds so make sure to subscribe to both shows. Kevin and Matt start out by evaluating the Capital City Go-Go so far this season, based on a recent article they wrote for Bullets Forever. Once Ron joins, the conversation covers: top NBA prospects in the world, filling out a roster with specialists vs utility guys, whether the Wizards would amnesty Davis Bertans if they could, and if they'll end up overpaying for Montrezl Harrell. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sowizards/id1518440828 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's a lot to be thankful for this Wizards' season

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:04:00 +0000

Ryan Oliver (RyanBOliver) joins the show to discuss what Wizards' fans have to be thankful for this season. We also covered who needs to step up more for the Wizards in close games, Bradley Beal's next contract, the lack of cohesion on offense, how much time it takes for new teams to gel, and a preview of upcoming games.

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All-NBA defender Larry Hughes breaks down the Wizards and Deni Avdija's defensive jump

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:52:00 +0000

The Wizards are much better defensively this season. Deni Avdija has made an especially big jump on that end of the floor. But how and why has that happened? Larry Hughes, the last Wizard to make an NBA All-Defensive First Team, breaks down what specifically the team and Deni are doing differently. If you're at all interested in the ins-and-outs of NBA defense, this is the episode for you. Larry also talks about his firsthand experiences with Wes Unseld Jr. and Tommy Sheppard. Additionally, we discuss Spencer Dinwiddie's offensive approach when Bradley Beal is out vs he's in.

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10 fan overreactions after 10 games

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 9 Nov 2021 01:01:37 +0000

Matt Vazzana joins the show to break down 10 fan-submitted overreactions after 10 Wizards' games. The overreactions include: the Wizards will the championship this year, Bradley Beal will get MVP votes, Deni Avdija will be on the NBA's All-Defense team, Beal should never shoot anymore threes, and Wes Unseld Jr. should be the NBA's Coach of the Year. Matt and Matt weighed in on all of these and more!

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The "Next Man Up" Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 Nov 2021 20:15:50 +0000

Ed Oliver (@EDtoooFLATT) of the Locked On Wizards podcast joins the show to discuss the Wizards' hot start, Bradley Beal's improved defense, Rui Hachimura's absence, whether Montrezl Harrell should stay the starting center, and of course, the new jerseys. Ed and Matt also breakdown how much of the credit for the Wizards' strong play goes to Wes Unseld Jr.

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82-0 is now out of the question but I'd still be fine with 81-1

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:13:28 +0000

Hoop District and Sports Rabbi's Neil Dalal (@NeilDalal96) joins the show to analyze what we've seen from the Wizards through 3 games and what we can expect from them over the next several. We discuss pleasant surprises, major takeaways, and any early season disappointments. Plus, what happens when Rui Hachimura is ready to play, does he regain his starting spot?

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Predictions for the 2021-2022 Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:25:56 +0000

Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno gives you his predictions for the 2021-2022 season, including: how many wins, what place they finish in the Eastern Conference, Beal's stats, will Gafford outperform his contract, who will be the team leaders on and off the court, Wes Unseld Jr.'s ability to get buy-in on roles and responsibilities, and who is in or out of the rotation. Presented by BetOnline.ag

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Which Wizards could win NBA regular season awards?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 8 Oct 2021 21:27:56 +0000

Matt Modderno is joined by Matt Vazzana (@Matt_Vazzana) of the Beltway Sports Bros. Podcast (@BeltwayBroPod) to discuss which Wizards have the potential to win NBA regular season awards (MIP, DPOY, ROY, etc). They also covered the team already holding a players-only meeting, the first preseason game, Corey Kispert's debut, and which player could be the unsung hero of the team this season.

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You miss 100% of the (vaccine) shots you don't take

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:55:49 +0000

Matt Modderno and Troy Haliburton (@troyhalibur) of Washington City Paper break down all of the noteworthy comments and storylines from the Wizards' media day. They cover everything from Bradley Beal's vaccination remarks, Rui Hachimura's absence, Wes Unseld Jr.'s emphasis on defense, Daniel Gafford's improved conditioning, and just how many fun personalities are on this year's roster.

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Success criteria for each Wizard this season

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:02:20 +0000

Matt Modderno of Bullets Forever is joined by Chase Carroll (@ChaseCarroll_) of the Wizards Walk-through to define what a successful season would look like for each Wizards player. Chase and Matt explain what they'd like to see from each player in 2021-2022 and give their pick for who is most likely to overachieve based on past track record. This is a really comprehensive breakdown of the roster so we hope you enjoy nerding out with us as we get ready for the upcoming season!

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Who starts and who ends up out of the rotation?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:51:46 +0000

Matt Modderno and Osman Baig of Bullets Forever break down who should start for the Wizards at each position, who belongs in the rotation, and who is most likely to fall out of the rotation entirely. They also discuss whether Deni Avdija or Corey Kispert will spend anytime in the G League, what the team should do with Cassius Winston, and why the Wizards should be better defensively this season.

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Former Gonzaga star Dan Dickau on Corey Kispert's fit in DC

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 18:29:49 +0000

Former Gonzaga star and current broadcaster Dan Dickau has seen most of Corey Kispert's games over the last several seasons. He joins the show to discuss Kispert's fit with the Wizards. Dickau breaks down what makes Gonzaga players so successful in the NBA, Rui Hachimura's development, and the high character of both Kispert and Hachimura. Larry and Matt talk more about Kispert, Isaiah Todd, and NBA Summer League overall. Larry also explains how a player deals with losing for the first time, getting advice from superstars, and why good teams could still use a Ron Artest-type player. Larry and Matt also share what shows they're binge watching these days.

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Inside Summer League with Wizards' guard Jordan Goodwin

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:30:52 +0000

Wizards' rookie guard Jordan Goodwin joins Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno to discuss his NBA Summer League experience, his journey to the NBA, being quarantined due to COVID protocols, losing their first game to the Kings, learning from Wes Unseld Jr., what he brings to an NBA team, his teammates, and his pre-existing relationship with Bradley Beal. Larry also gives his thoughts on the Spencer Dinwiddie contract, the Wizards' depth, O/U of 34.5 wins, and the Malice at the Palace documentary on Netflix.

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The Westbrook trade, the NBA Draft, and free agency!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 19:59:36 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno discuss the wild last two weeks of Wizards basketball! They break down the Wizards' trade of Russell Westbrook, the players they got back from the Lakers, sign and trading for Spencer Dinwiddie, Larry's time playing for then assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr., Corey Kispert, Isaiah Todd, Aaron Holiday, and the rest of free agency! This is a jam packed episode no Wizards fan will want to miss!

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Getting to know Corey Kispert and Isaiah Todd

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:42:26 +0000

Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft), host of the Locked On NBA Draft podcast, joined the show to discuss the Wizards' draft picks: Corey Kispert of Gonzaga and Isaiah Todd of the G League Ignite. He also provided some insight into undrafted free agent signees Jay Huff of Virginia and Jordan Goodwin of St. Louis. After the conversation with Stayman, we included the post-draft media interviews with Tommy Sheppard, Wes Unseld Jr., Corey Kispert, and Isaiah Todd.

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The Ultimate Wizards Draft Preview with Bullets Forever's Kevin Broom

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:06:24 +0000

Bullets Forever's Kevin Broom joins Matt Modderno for an hour long deep dive on prospects who make sense for the Wizards at 15 and other guys they should consider making a move for later in the draft. If you want to get up to speed on the prospects in the Wizards' range prior to Thursday's NBA draft, this will be an hour well spent. We covered Alperen Sengun, Miles "Deuce" McBride, Corey Kispert, Moses Moody, Trey Murphy III, James Bouknight, Chris Duarte, Usman Garuba, Jalen Johnson, Kai Jones, Jaden Springer, and more.

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Richmond guard Blake Francis on the pre-NBA draft process and working out for the Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:47:51 +0000

Richmond guard Blake Francis joins Matt Modderno to talk about the pre-NBA Draft process and what it was like to work out for his hometown NBA team, the Washington Wizards. Francis, who is a Northern Virginia native, has worked out for the Wizards twice, along with several other NBA teams. He explains what the workout process is like, who conducts them, and what the actual drills and interviews are like. He also talks about playing against high-major competition in college, beating Kentucky this past season, and what the road ahead could look like for him.

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A 2021 NBA Draft deep dive with Rafael Barlowe of NBA Draft Junkies

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 7 Jul 2021 19:44:36 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno were joined by NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe of NBADraftJunkies.com and the Locked On NBA Draft podcast. If you're a draft enthusiast, this is the episode for you. We covered tons of prospects including guys who have worked out for the Wizards already (like Isaiah Todd and Greg Brown), others that make sense at #15 (like Ziaire Williams or Chris Duarte), and some that have been linked to the Wizards in mock drafts already (like Usman Garuba and Alperen Sengun). We also talked about where Deni Avdija would go in this year's draft and how much input Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal will have on the process.

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The Wizards' coaching search continues!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 2 Jul 2021 18:16:41 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno break down the Wizards coaching search. Larry provides his insight into what type of coach and personality is best suited for this roster and how the new coach can try to maximize this teams' ceiling. They also react to Chris Bosh's comments about the Wizards being a title contender and Bradley Beal making the Olympic team. Larry shares his experience with NBA Summer League, and why that will be important for Deni Advija, as well as the NBA Draft Combine.

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Reaction pod: The Wizards are parting ways with Scott Brooks!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:08:52 +0000

Matt is joined by Troy Haliburton of the Washington City Paper to talk about the Wizards parting ways with Scott Brooks. They discuss potential replacements, including Denver's Wes Unseld Jr. They also close out the show by breaking down the All-NBA team selections and what makes a report credible

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Chase Hughes, NBC Sports Washington's Wizards reporter, previews the offseason

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington joins Matt Modderno to break down what fans should expect from the Wizards this offseason. They discuss the idea of trading for a third star and whether Kristaps Porzingis, Jerami Grant, or DeMar DeRozan could be realistic targets. They also covered tanking vs making the playoffs, why the Wizards don't attract free agents, Russell Westbrook's impact on the locker room, Bradley Beal's perimeter shooting decline, and how the addition of Dr. Katherine Evans might influence the front office's decision making. Chase also shares what it was like to cover the team this season and some of the upcoming content coming from NBCSW. Make sure to check Chase out on twitter @ChaseHughesNBCS

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The Wizards' 2020-2021 season is over. How do they get better next season?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 7 Jun 2021 22:21:41 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno tie a bow on the Wizards' 2020-2021 NBA season. They discuss GM Tommy Sheppard's postseason comments, top offseason priorities, players endorsing Scott Brooks, and whether or not Bradley Beal will be actively recruiting this offseason. Larry shares his experiences playing for different NBA coaches and how he spent the offseason during his career. They also discuss Daniel Gafford's concerning comments regarding his fitness and Russell Westbrook challenging Rui Hachimura to be more consistent next season.

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Well, we had a good run...

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 31 May 2021 18:32:34 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno discuss what went wrong for the Wizards in Games 2 and 3 against Philadelphia and if they can avoid being swept. They also talk about the Wizards' defensive breakdowns, misusing Rui Hachimura, if you can win when your 2 best players don't defend, the 4-guard lineup, why the Wizards can't shoot, the Bertans problem, and Daniel Gafford's conditioning. Larry also provides a player's perspective on what you'd want from whoever coaches this team next and gives his take on the recent string of poor behavior from fans.

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Can the Wizards make enough adjustments to beat the 76ers?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 24 May 2021 17:42:25 +0000

In this episode, former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno break down game 1 of the Wizards' first round series with the Philadelphia 76ers and the adjustments they need to make to win the series. They also discuss if it's easier to win game 1 or 2 on the road, Scott Brooks partially attributing the loss to inexperience, words of wisdom for Rui in his first playoff series, the three guard lineup vs playing more wings, better ball movement and game management, how to defend Embiid, and DeMar DeRozan rumors.

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Never thought we'd be so happy to be the 8-seed!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 18 May 2021 00:18:51 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno preview the Wizards vs Celtics play-in match-ups, other potential play-in opponents if the Wizards were to lose to Boston, and possible first-round matchups. Hughes gives the scouting report on the Celtics and the recipe for trying to slow down their star Jayson Tatum. They also discuss Russell Westbrook's leadership, Bradley Beal playing through an injury, Scott Brooks returning as coach next season, and whether or not Westbrook is the best play-maker in the NBA. They close out the show by answering fan questions.

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Mr. Triple Double makes history!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 11 May 2021 20:43:41 +0000

In a very Russell Westbrook heavy episode, former Wizard Larry Hughes talks about just how impressive Russell Westbrook's NBA-record 182 triple doubles is and how early he could tell Westbrook was going to be a special player. The guys also discuss Bradley Beal's injury status, Beal's twitter beef with Kent Bazemore, Westbrook's insane stats against the Pacers, what makes for a successful NBA coach, and the Wizards' playoff prospects. They close out the show by answering some really timely fan questions!

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Will late-game execution issues come back to bite the Wizards in the play-in/playoffs?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 7 May 2021 19:00:47 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno break down the Wizards' recent late-game execution issues that have caused them to drop a couple of close games lately. Larry and Matt evaluate the job Scott Brooks has done coaching the team and some of his lineup choices like having Davis Bertans covering Pascal Siakam late in the game. They also discuss Russell Westbrook's late-game play, Bradley Beal's continued issues with how he is officiated, Westbrook's legacy and place on the all-time point guard list, playing through serious injuries, the job the front office has done, and who the Wizards would want to see in the playoffs.

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The Wizards' win streak may be over but the playoff push is still in full effect!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:27:29 +0000

The Wizards' win streak might have ended at 8 games but the team is still playing inspired basketball over the last month. Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno discuss what went wrong in the team's loss to San Antonio and how they can get back on track. Larry also breaks down Daniel Gafford's impact, what Anthony Gill can bring to the table, and what he saw from Deni Avdija this season prior to his season-ending injury. Larry also shares some stories about being in locker rooms that had bad vibes regardless of the team's record and why it's such a positive that the Wizards seem to have good chemistry.

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Daniel Gafford + Westbrook's clutch gene + improved defense = a Wizards win streak!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:08:55 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' latest win streak, the impact of Daniel Gafford, how to continue to improve the defense, and Russell Westbrook's "clutch gene" and mindset. Larry also explains how valuable a competitive playoff series can be for everyone in the organization. Plus, we talk about the departure of Jerome Robinson, the addition of Jordan Bell, Davis Bertans' improved play, how nagging injuries can start to pile up, and the return of fans to Capital One Arena.

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Let's not run Bradley Beal into the ground just to chase the play-in game...

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:03:33 +0000

Are the Wizards rushing Bradley Beal back from his injuries just to chase the 10-seed? Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno give their perspectives on it. They also discuss Russell Westbrook's statistical impact, the play of Daniel Gafford, the Wizards' putrid offense when Beal sits, and what to expect over the remaining 20 games. Plus, Larry tells some great stories about partying with teammates like Allen Iverson.

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Evaluating the performance of Scott Brooks so far this season

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 5 Apr 2021 20:30:00 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno evaluate the job Scott Brooks has done so far this season. They also break down the Wizards' poor shooting, Robin Lopez's comments about trust, Troy Brown Jr.'s comments about never knowing his role in DC, the lack of a defensive identity, and whether it's time to start tanking. Plus, Larry offers his perspective on the Stephen A. Smith and Russell Westbrook back-and-forth.

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Did the Wizards "win the trade"?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:43:56 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' trade for Daniel Gafford and whether or not it helps the team this season. Larry also talks through what it's like to be traded midseason and everything that goes on off the court. We also discuss Troy Brown Jr.'s new fit in Chicago, Bradley Beal's postgame comments and leadership, and how playing 1v1 games with Gilbert Arenas really helped Gilbert's development.

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Wizards District Gaming manager Patrick Crossan plus NBA trade deadline chatter

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 23:55:31 +0000

Patrick Crossan, the team manager of Wizards District Gaming, joins the show to talk about the NBA 2K League, being the reigning champions, and their latest draft. eSports is a rapidly growing industry and Patrick gives us great insight into that environment. Larry and Matt also discuss the Wizards' remaining schedule, the recent play of Rui Hachimura, and potential trade deadline moves. Plus, Larry tells a few really cool stories about playing AAU against other top guys.

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The Washington Post's Ava Wallace: If you don't get it, you don't get it

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:09:02 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the podcast by talking about their favorite moments and dream guests for year 2. They also break down some potential trade candidates for the Wizards and discuss whether or not Rui Hachimura has turned a corner. The Washington Post's Ava Wallace also joins the show to offer her insight into the Wizards' season so far, how the trade deadline might play out, and what it's like to cover an NBA team during a global pandemic.

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Second half of the season preview with Jimmy Patsos

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:22:34 +0000

Jimmy Patsos joins the show to recap the 1st half of the Wizards' season and preview the second half. Patsos was the head coach at Siena, Loyola (Md.), and an assistant coach at the University of Maryland when they won the National Championship. He is now a member of the broadcast team for NBC Sports Washington. The conversation included: how to build a winning roster, finding an 8th man in the rotation, how the Wizards have turned things around, Scott Brooks letting young guys play through mistakes more now, Bradley Beal coaching his AAU team, what he learned from Gary Williams, and so much more! Plus, Larry and Matt discuss the players who were pleasant surprises so far and the ones who underachieved.

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"Some of the goofiest sh*t I've ever seen in my life" against Boston but the Wizards are trending up overall

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 02:35:46 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' recent improved play followed by the head-scratching loss to the Celtics. Bradley Beal described the final minutes of the game as "some of the goofiest sh*t I've ever seen in my life" and we don't disagree. We also evaluate Scott Brooks' late-game decision making, the recent play of Deni Avdija, Kristaps Porzingis to DC rumors, an Isaac Bonga sighting, 38 games in 68 days, and getting snubbed by the National TV schedule.

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Are the Wizards suddenly a good defensive team?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:38:55 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' transformation into a top 10 defensive team (over the last 10 games). How did this happen and can they keep it up? Larry also explains why he was so high on Rui Hachimura's defensive potential coming into the season and why we are finally seeing him make the jump on that end. Plus, Russell Westbrook's leadership, Bradley Beal as a primary ball-handler, Shaq's comments about Donovan Mitchell, Draymond Green's remarks about players being treated unfairly, and whether or not they should play the All-Star game.

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Wall vs the Wizards' front office, Westbrook vs Wall, Wizards vs Rockets

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:13:51 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno recap the team's most recent games and preview their upcoming slate, including a matchup with John Wall and the Rockets. Did the Wizards owe it to John Wall to be more upfront and honest with him? As someone who has lived through being traded, Larry weighs in on how both sides handled things. We also break down the recent play of Moe Wagner, Garrison Mathews, and Davis Bertans. Plus, we get into the psychology of being left wide open and dip into the Bullets Forever mailbag to answer some fan questions.

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Blame it on the video games!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 23:08:34 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno discuss why the Wizards keep making the same mistakes, their need for more leadership, playing video games instead of watching film, expecting to lose, and who should be held responsible for their issues. Larry also describes the signs that a team has tuned out a coach. Plus, some good stories about weird pregame rituals and rookie duties!

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Vintage Westbrook is back! But can the Wizards play enough defense for it to matter?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 22:30:46 +0000

The good news: Russell Westbrook looked like his old self in a miraculous comeback win against the Nets. The bad news: the Wizards still gave up 146 points. Former Wizard Larry Hughes explains what it takes to be a good defensive team in the NBA. We also discuss the latest rotations, Rui Hachimura's trouble focusing on basketball, Deni Avdija's learning curve, and Bradley Beal's body language. Plus, listen in for details on how to win an autographed picture of Bradley Beal!

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The Wizards are back but with a skeleton crew and a seemingly hobbled Russell Westbrook

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:15:32 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno break down the Wizards long awaited return to the court. Larry walks us through how tough it is to play after an extended layoff and what it's like for Russell Westbrook to try and play through a quad injury. We also discuss the additions of Alex Len and Jordan Bell, shutting Westbrook down, who should be in the Wizards' rotation, and if the team should consider "blowing it up" based on what we've seen so far. Plus, stories about guarding LeBron James and Kobe Bryant and going to the club with Steve Blake.

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The Wizards are having an identity crisis. Who's to blame?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:19:28 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno break down the Wizards lack of an identity and resulting defensive struggles. This episode contains everything you need to know about the Wizards' issues on offense and defense so far. We address the thing fans want to know: who is really to blame? Plus, we talk about what the Wizards should do to replace Thomas Bryant's production

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A win streak to 2021! Plus, New Year's resolutions for each player

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 01:51:15 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' two-game win streak to start the new year, Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook's confidence in their teammates, Davis Bertans' shot selection, Defense 101 with Professor Larry Hughes, Rui Hachimura's defensive improvements, and guys going from starters to out of the rotation overnight. Plus, Larry and Matt give their New Year's resolutions for each player, Head Coach Scott Brooks, and GM Tommy Sheppard.

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0-3? Is Scott Brooks already on the hot seat?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 01:58:25 +0000

The Wizards are 0-3, is it time to panic? Former Wizard Larry Hughes provides a player's perspective into the rotations, the best lineups so far, what the players must be thinking, the team's body language, Scott Brooks' strategy, Russell Westbrook's health, Bradley Beal's mindset, and answers some fan questions.

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Everything you need to know about the Wizards' 2020-2021 NBA season

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:02:25 +0000

13-year NBA veteran Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno get you ready for the Wizards' 2020-2021 season. How many games will they win? Can Russell Westbrook or Bradley earn any MVP votes? Do either of them retire as Wizards? Can Thomas Bryant win Most Improved Player? Does Davis Bertans have a shot to be 6th Man of the Year? What are Deni Avdija's chances to win Rookie of the Year? Who gets left out of the rotation? Tune in for the answers!

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Catching up with Wizards center Moe Wagner

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:16:08 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes shares his thoughts on the Wizards' first preseason game and Deni Avdija's strong debut. Wizards center Moe Wagner joins the show to discuss his offseason, the energy around this year's team, the Wizards needing to improve defensively, finally being back on the court, and, most importantly, what show he is currently binge-watching

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The Washington Post's Michael Lee on covering the John Wall and Gilbert Arenas eras

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:37:43 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno are joined by Michael Lee of The Washington Post. Lee covered both the Gilbert Arenas and John Wall eras and was able to provide a unique perspective on the parallels between the two marquee guards. We also discussed Tommy Sheppard making moves to differentiate himself from Ernie Grunfeld, the case for a full rebuild, the relationship between Wall and Bradley Beal, the fit between Beal and Russell Westbrook, and much more.

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Wall for Westbrook

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 23:18:40 +0000

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno break down the John Wall for Russell Westbrook trade. They discuss Wall's surprisingly complicated legacy in DC, Westbrook's fit, whether the team improved, Beal's involvement in the trade, a Scott Brooks contract extension, Deni Avdija's media session, Eddie Jordan's comments on Ernie Grunfeld low-balling Larry, and the Nate Robinson knockout.

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Did the Wizards move the needle during free agency?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:27:45 +0000

Larry Hughes offers a player's perspective on the validity of the John Wall trade rumors. Larry and Matt break down each of the free agent signings and give their projections for how many games the Wizards will win. They also discuss the big names in next year's NBA Draft worth keeping an eye on if the team decides to rebuild (Cade Cunningham, Jonathan Kuminga, BJ Boston, Evan Mobley, etc.)

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Free agency preview: Wizards' small forward options

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:36:56 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno break down the small forwards on the NBA free agent market and evaluate their fit for the Washington Wizards

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Is Deni Avdija the steal of the NBA draft? Draft expert Matt Babcock weighs in

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:34:36 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno are joined by Matt Babcock, draft analyst for Babcock Hoops and former NBA agent, to break down the Wizards' draft. Babcock is very familiar with Deni Avdija's game and gives us some real insight into what Wizards' fans should expect. He also explains why he's less optimistic about Cassius Winston, why Avdija and Hachimura would actually pair well together, and why Avdija is not the next Jan Vesely.

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Anthony Cowan Jr.: Preparing for the NBA Draft

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 23:40:18 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno are joined by former University of Maryland point guard and NBA Draft hopeful Anthony Cowan Jr. Cowan Jr. walks us through his pre-draft process, the NBA combine, team interviews (including one with the Wizards), overcoming adversity, former teammate Jalen Smith, and much more.

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Hassan Whiteside could be just what the Wizards need

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 6 Nov 2020 01:37:58 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno break down the 2020 NBA free agent center class and discuss some of the major names on the market. Our guest was Chris Chaney, the head coach at nationally ranked prep school Scotland Campus, who previously coached Hassan Whiteside. Chaney joined the show to tell us why Whiteside might actually be a better fit for the Wizards than many fans expect. We also asked Chaney for insight into Obi Toppin's development as he coached against him several times. His Newport Academy teams were also one of the top teams in DMV history with multiple future NBA players like DerMarr Johnson. We also talked to Chaney about coaching Rod Strickland's son, Terell, this past season.

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The case for re-signing Davis Bertans and trading up for James Wiseman

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:38:16 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno discuss Steve Blake punching Gilbert Arenas, Davis Bertans' potential contract, how the Wizards have built around Bradley Beal and John Wall, John Wall's pick-up game videos, and which center prospects make the most sense for the Wizards in the 1st round of the 2020 NBA Draft

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John Wall, the Ace of Spades

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:33:59 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno discuss John Wall playing spades on live TV, the credibility of the Bradley Beal to Golden State trade rumors, Devin Vassell's jumpshot, Obi Toppin's potential fit in Washington, and Gary Payton's future as an NBA coach. In the second half of the show, Matt Vazzana of the Beltway Sports Bros. podcast joins us to talk free agency, Kelly Olynyk to DC, the tallest people we've ever seen, the Princeton Offense, and MJ as a Wizard.

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Cancun on 3!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 23:42:26 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno discuss the end of the NBA season, the Lakers being the best team from start to finish this year, crazy fans, and how the bubble experiment worked overall. Chris Lebron, our latest fan guest host, joins the show to talk about the NBA draft, Larry's pre-draft experiences, and any advice Larry has for young players looking to enter the draft.

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The end (of the NBA season) is near

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 23:58:51 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno discuss the Lakers being up 3-1 in the NBA Finals, Victor Oladipo and Myles Turner as potential trade targets for the Wizards, players passing up "good 2s" for "bad 3s" regularly, players trash talking each other, and more! Our latest fan guest host, Rashid Ali, also joins the show to talk about John Wall's mindset, Larry's favorite former coaches, the daily schedule of an NBA player, player development, and being the father of a top prospect.

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A gentleman's sweep in the making?

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 23:10:43 +0000

Larry and Matt discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals, a possible trade that would have sent Larry to the Lakers to play with Shaq and Kobe, Doc Rivers to Philly rumors, and Scottie Pippen saying the bubble isn't real basketball. Jishnu Purihella, our second fan guest host, joins the show to talk about the 2021 Wizards and NBA Finals!

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The Eastern Conference Finals are HEATing up and our first fan guest host!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:15:56 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno break down the NBA conference finals and their favorite broadcast crews. Fitz Cantrell, the show's first fan guest host, joined the show to ask about the Wizards' culture, LeBron's leadership, and what it takes to consistently play at a high level in the NBA.

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Bradley Beal's All-NBA omission and conference finals preview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:19:15 +0000

The NBA announced their All-NBA teams and Bradley Beal's name does not appear on the list. Was he snubbed? Plus, what happened to the Clippers, is Boston in trouble, and can Denver actually beat the other LA team? We also announce our 1st winner of our guest host contest!

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NBA Playoff Madness Continues!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 23:39:12 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno discuss the Boston vs Toronto series being the best playoff series in years, Miami's upset of Milwaukee, Michael Porter Jr. throwing his teammates and coach under the bus, Brooklyn hiring Steve Nash, and every team potentially making the NCAA tournament.

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Sam Vecenie: NBA Draft expert for The Athletic

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:01:52 +0000

In this episode, Larry and Matt open with their thoughts on the NBA players protesting and what it means going forward. Later, they are joined by The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to talk about his latest NBA Mock Draft and who the Wizards might target. https://theathletic.com/2000546/2020/08/20/vecenie-2020-nba-mock-draft-7-0-minnesota-wins-lottery-draft-order-set/

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NBA draft lottery and playoff preview

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:06:35 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno discuss the upcoming NBA draft lottery, Scott Brooks' comments about trying players at different positions, their playoff picks for round one, and how they would do in a Bleav Podcast Network 2v2 tournament.

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The bubble has burst for the Washington Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 23:32:27 +0000

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno evaluate the Wizards' bubble experience as they head home with a 1-7 record. They also try to help make sense of what happened on the court and provide their thoughts on which players stood out. They closed out the show with their picks for NBA regular season and bubble awards.

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Troy Brown Jr.: Ballin' in the Bubble

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 6 Aug 2020 22:42:52 +0000

Troy Brown Jr. joins the show to talk about actually ballin' in the bubble, his vlog Ballin' in the Bubble, his development as a player, his ideal position, playing next to Bradley Beal, and the bond he has with his teammates.

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Let the (real) NBA games begin!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:43:38 +0000

Larry and Matt preview the Wizards' 8 seeding games, which players are worth keeping an eye on, who is going to guard Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal's potential All-NBA snub.

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The Washington Wizards and NBA basketball are back!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 21:51:01 +0000

Ben Mehic of Bullets Forever joins the show to go over how the Washington Wizards looked in their first action in the NBA bubble and what to keep an eye on moving forward.

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Steve Buckhantz: Dagger!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:42:13 +0000

Play by play legend Steve Buckhantz joins the show to talk about his new podcast with Phil Chenier, being the voice of the Washington Wizards for over two decades, his contract not being renewed, the prospect of doing play by play for another local team, and some of his favorite moments. On the Road with Buck and Phil can be found wherever you get your podcasts: https://ontheroadwithbuckandphil.libsyn.com/

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Ryan Richman: Capital City Go-Go head coach

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Wed, 8 Jul 2020 23:21:44 +0000

Ryan Richman, head coach of the Capital City Go-Go, joins the show to talk about their G League season, helping prepare the Wizards for the NBA's Orlando bubble, and which young players are poised for a breakout in Bradley Beal's absence.

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Gilbert Arenas: Hibachi!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Agent Zero himself joins the show! Topics include: his career, sharing a backcourt with Larry, playoff series against Cleveland, Bradley Beal and John Wall versus Gil and Larry, the free agency decision that brought Abe Pollin to tears, Wes Unseld sleeping in a hallway, Ernie Grunfeld, the NBA draft, and Kobe Bryant's influence. Make sure to subscribe and download!

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No Yacht Club for Davis Bertans

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 23:32:09 +0000

Larry and Matt discuss Davis Bertans sitting out, the addition of Jerian Grant, life in the bubble, the NBA's snitch hotline, Kwame Brown, Michael Jordan trading Laron Profit for trash talking him during pick-up, and Wizards' team dinners in the mid-2000s!

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Etan Thomas: Athletes and Activism

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:25:44 +0000

Etan Thomas joins the show to discuss his book "We Matter: Athletes and Activism" and how many of the interviews in that book are especially important now. Etan and Larry also reminisce about their early 2000's Wizards teams and exchange funny stories about playing with Gilbert Arenas.

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We've got mail!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:12:39 +0000

Larry Hughes answers your questions! Topics include: Wizards' playoff prospects, potential roster additions, the need for a big who can switch out onto the perimeter, player safety concerns in Orlando, what Larry Brown would have done if someone shot a 3 from 30ft out, Ish vs Shabazz, Brown Jr. vs Bonga, re-signing Bertans, why Larry didn't re-sign with the Wizards, ceiling of the mid-2000s teams if he had stayed, toughest guy to cover, favorite moment as a Wizard, favorite cities, Nelly vs Ludacris, and so on!

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Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus on the return of the NBA

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 4 Jun 2020 22:27:42 +0000

Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus joins the show to discuss the return of the NBA and the Wizards' playoff prospects. Larry also offers some wise words about everything that's going on in our country right now and what we call do to improve the situation.

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Arenas, Beal, and The Basketball Tournament!

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 28 May 2020 23:05:53 +0000

Jake Pavorsky, Director of Player Personnel and PR at The Basketball Tournament, joins the show to talk about news of TBT's return in July and their plans for how to do so safely. Larry shares some stories about what it was like playing against Gilbert Arenas. The guys also discuss recent comments by Bradley Beal and the impending return of the NBA.

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Bullets Fever with Mike Prada

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 21 May 2020 21:33:22 +0000

Mike Prada, the creator of Bullets Forever, joins the show to talk about the history of the blog, covering the Wizards in the early days of the site, writing about the NBA for SB Nation, how covering a team has evolved, ramifications from COVID-19, his Wizards fandom, and his newsletter Prada's Pictures.

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Muggsy Bogues: Heart over height

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 14 May 2020 22:45:49 +0000

Muggsy Bogues joins the show to discuss being drafted by the Washington Bullets, his time in DC, his popular Hornets teams, playing against Michael Jordan and the Bulls, appearing in Space Jam, overcoming obstacles, sharing his story with others, and his well-chronicled Dunbar High School teams.

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Maryland Pride with Walt "The Wizard" Williams

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 8 May 2020 00:16:26 +0000

University of Maryland legend and NBA veteran Walt "The Wizard" Williams joins the show to talk about staying the course at Maryland during difficult times, appearing in Kevin Durant's new documentary Basketball County: In The Water, playing against Michael Jordan and Bulls, the influence that Len Bias had on him which prompted him to write the book Lessons from Lenny, and this past season's Maryland team.

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Story time with Brendan Haywood

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:56:57 +0000

Brendan Haywood joins the show and we talk about EVERYTHING: teammates going AWOL, playing with Michael Jordan, playing for Doug Collins, Kwame Brown and MJ's relationship, front office dysfunction from building a team around 39-year-old MJ to Ernie Grunfeld and Eddie Jordan not being on the same page, Larry's underrated leadership and the vacuum created when he left, BB gun fights preceding real guns in the locker room, tension with LeBron and the Cavaliers during the playoffs, and brawling with the Bulls in the mid-2000's.

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The First Last Dance

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:31:37 +0000

Larry opens the show with his thoughts on The Last Dance, playing against Scottie Pippen, and playing alongside Michael Jordan. Matt Babcock, a draft analyst for Babcock Hoops and former NBA agent, joins the show. The guys ask him about everything from how teams will do their evaluations this year to who the Wizards should be targeting. Larry and Matt close the show by discussing some recent comments by Bradley Beal on the season and how he can improve as a leader.

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Sam Dekker Belongs in the 450

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:39:30 +0000

Larry and Matt are joined by former Washington Wizard Sam Dekker. They discuss Sam's long journey back from Russia due to COVID-19, playing with the Wizards, his experience in the NBA, what he needs to do to get back there, beating a 38-0 Kentucky team, and marrying into a sports broadcasting family.

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The Good Ol' Days with Jared Jeffries

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 00:11:57 +0000

Jared Jeffries joins the show and the guys talk about a wide range of topics, including: Jerry Stackhouse's comments on playing with Michael Jordan, playing with both Stackhouse and MJ, team dynamics and chemistry, what if the '04-'05 Wizards had stayed together, the NBA's HORSE competition, players' finances, esports, and fishing with the GOAT.

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Frances Tiafoe Reps the District

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 3 Apr 2020 02:35:52 +0000

On this episode, Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno are joined by Frances Tiafoe, a rising star in professional tennis. Frances discusses his love of the Wizards, matches against Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, other NBA fans on the ATP tour, and what he's doing to stay match-ready during the quarantine. Larry and Matt also discuss the 1998 NBA Draft in which Larry went 8th overall.

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The Wizards are finally playing defense (in simulation)

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:53:25 +0000

Larry and Matt talk about the league eventually resuming play, Arenas vs Wall poll results, the Wizards winning simulated games with lock-down defense, mental health, name/image/likeness, and locker room music in this week's Life in the League segment.

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Quarantine

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:15:54 +0000

Larry and Matt talk coronavirus updates, NBA awards if the regular season doesn't resume, and what it was like for Larry to get Michael Jordan's seal of approval when joining the Wizards.

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State of the Union

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:55:40 +0000

Larry and Matt talk about the NBA suspending play, the handling of coronavirus at different levels of basketball, how this season has gone for the Wizards, and what they will do to pass the time without sports to watch.

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Teaser: Bleav in Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Bleav) — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:36:14 +0000

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