The Wizards Podcast

Wizards return to tanking ways in blowout loss to Thunder

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 04:23:00 +0000

Greg Finberg discusses the Washington Wizards' 114-75 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He starts by highlighting the team's offensive issues, primarily their awful 3-point shooting. He then pivots to solid offensive games by Alex Sarr and AJ Dybantsa before mentioning the poor play of Bilal Coulibaly, Trae Young and Tre Johnson. He closes by discussing Washington's coaching issues and how the team isn't playing up to its potential. Enjoy!

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Kyshawn George's big night spoiled by Wizards' defensive issues in loss to Hawks

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 7 Nov 2026 03:29:00 +0000

Greg opens by discussing Alex Sarr's offensive struggles, namely him fading away on layups and his poor hands when catching passes. He then talks about Kyshawn George's 33-point showing and how he, alongside AJ Dybantsa, is the guy Washington should build around. He mentions Tre Johnson's bounce-back game, Dybantsa's offensive struggles and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards' rebounding issues continue in frustrating loss to Hawks

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 5 Nov 2026 05:57:00 +0000

Greg opens the show with a 15-minute segment on Washington's rebounding struggles. He highlights Brian Keefe's odd response to questions about those struggles in which he mentioned the team's rebounding success in their two recent wins and even called the team's rebounding "terrific" at one point. Greg then discusses the stagnant offensive sets and explains why those, plus a lack of 3-point attempts, has hurt the team's scoring outout.

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Anthony Davis' 27, impressive third-quarter defense propels Wizards over Magic

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 10:50:00 +0000

Anthony Davis dominated once again, and so did Washington's second-half defense. The Wizards held the Orlando Magic to just nine points in the third quarter in their 103-94 win on Monday. Greg Finberg discusses Kyshawn George's clutch buckets, AJ Dybantsa's quick first step and the team's lockdown defense. Enjoy!

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Trae Young, Anthony Davis carry Wizards to dominant win over Hornets

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:05:49 +0000

Trae Young and Anthony Davis carried the Wizards to a 95-79 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Washington held an opponent under 80 points for the first time since 2015. Greg recaps the game and shares his thoughts on AJ Dybantsa's impressive showing, Khris Middleton's struggles and more. Enjoy!

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AJ Dybantsa shines in NBA debut | Wizards' rebounding issues continue in loss to Cavs

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:40:30 +0000

Greg reacts to AJ Dybantsa's impressive NBA debut and discusses another Wizards loss that was due to poor rebounding and bad late-game execution. He also talks about Brian Keefe's decision to play Khris Middleton 23 minutes despite his rough play. Washington is now 2-3 after a 121-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Enjoy!

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Wizards dominated on the glass in 110-103 loss to Hornets

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:19:13 +0000

Greg recaps the Wizards' 110-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in which they were out-rebounded 54-41 and allowed 20 offensive rebounds. He discusses the team's poor effort on the defensive boards, Keefe's decision to play Khris Middleton and Justin Champagnie's foot injury. Enjoy!

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Kyshawn George's huge second half propels Wizards to win over Bulls

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:43:48 +0000

Greg recaps the Wizards' 124-120 win over the Chicago Bulls. He discusses Kyshawn George's bounce-back half, Justin Champagnie's impact, Bub Carrington's impressive start to the season and more from a gritty road win. Enjoy!

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Turnovers derail Wizards in frustrating loss to Raptors

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:36:36 +0000

Greg recaps the Wizards' 112-102 loss to the Toronto Raptors — a winnable game lost by careless turnovers. Greg discusses Kyshawn George's rough night, Trae Young and Tre Johnson's impressive shooting and Khris Middleton's poor start to the season. Enjoy!

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Anthony Davis dominates as Wizards win home opener over Bucks

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:27:22 +0000

Greg recaps a fantastic showing from Anthony Davis, who willed the Wizards to a 128-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Greg discusses Justin Champagnie and Deandre Ayton's huge contributions, Trae Young's fourth-quarter dominance and Bilal Coulibaly's two-way impact in what was a fun opening-night win. Enjoy!

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Washington Wizards Season Preview with Abdullah Ayubi

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:42:59 +0000

Greg revisits the Wizards' three-year rebuild and previews the upcoming 2026-27 season with Abdullah Ayubi from Locked On Wizards. Enjoy!

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Preseason takeaways: AJ Dybantsa injures ankle, Trae Young talks turnovers

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:11:01 +0000

Greg discusses the last week in Wizards world, which included AJ Dybantsa scoring 12 points before spraining his left ankle against the Pelicans, the final game of a turnover-filled preseason and Reece Beekman inking a two-way deal. Enjoy!

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Bilal Coulibaly showcases improved jumper in Wizards' loss to Nets

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:29:52 +0000

Bilal Coulibaly showcased his improved jumper en route to 19 points in the Wizards' 131-122 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Greg breaks down Coulibaly's performance, Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson's impressive shooting, the team's turnover issues and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards-Pistons recap: Tre Johnson's big night, questionable rotation decisions, Sarr's return

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:26:43 +0000

Greg recaps a fun 114-108 Wizards win over the Pistons. Alex Sarr returned from his foot injury, Tre Johnson drilled four threes thanks to Trae Young dimes, AJ Dybantsa dominated the paint and Justin Champagnie (somehow) didn't play until the fourth quarter. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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AJ Dybantsa shines as Wizards defeat Knicks in preseason opener

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 14:00:20 +0000

Greg breaks down a promising preseason opener for the Wizards that featured impressive defense from AJ Dybantsa, great scoring production from Trae Young and Anthony Davis and a look into Brian Keefe's starters and rotation. Enjoy!

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Preseason basketball is upon us | Interviews with Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0000

Greg discusses Brian Keefe's answers to questions on player availability and deploying different lineups for Thursday's preseason opener against the New York Knicks. Also included are interviews with Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson. Enjoy!

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Wizards vs. Knicks preseason preview | Interviews with Trae Young and Brian Keefe

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 20:55:34 +0000

Greg discusses what he's watching for when the Washington Wizards face the New York Knicks on Thursday in their preseason opener. Also included are interviews with Trae Young and Brian Keefe from Tuesday's practice. Enjoy!

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Wizards Training Camp Day 6: Alex Sarr a full participant, Tre Mann talks new role and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 20:22:52 +0000

Greg discusses Day 6 of Wizards training camp. Alex Sarr said he was a full participant for the first time since he fractured his foot in June. Tre Mann talked about what it takes to carve out a role in the rotation and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards Training Camp Day 5: Interviews with Will Riley and Justin Champagnie

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 21:14:22 +0000

Greg discusses Day 5 of Wizards training camp, where the team scrimmaged. Included in the pod is audio of interviews with Will Riley and Justin Champagnie. Enjoy!

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Bub Carrington’s tanking comments | Plus audio of interviews with Bilal Coulibaly, Deandre Ayton

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 20:19:52 +0000

Greg reacts to Bub Carrington's tanking comments and the fallout that's ensured. He also recaps Day 4 of Wizards training camp after interviews with Bilal Coulibaly, Deandre Ayton and Brian Keefe.

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Wizards fans show out at open practice: AJ Dybantsa and Tre Johnson praise impressive turnout

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 04:18:52 +0000

Greg breaks down the Wizards' annual open practice and the excitement that was felt at Capital One Arena. He shares how AJ Dybantsa and Tre Johnson felt about such a great fan turnout, Brian Keefe thoughts on Tristan Vukcevic's injury and more. Enjoy!

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Training Camp Day 2 Recap: Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George, Brian Keefe

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:04:13 +0000

Greg recaps Day 2 of Wizards training camp and discusses what we learned from media sessions with Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George and Brian Keefe. Enjoy!

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My Big Career Announcement | I'm launching a Substack for full-time Wizards coverage

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:07:27 +0000

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Recapping an eventful Wizards Media Day: AD's contract update, Keefe's rotational outlook, AJ Dybantsa's comments and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:01:39 +0000

Greg breaks down an eventful 2026 Media Day for the Washington Wizards. He discusses Anthony Davis' comments on his future in Washington, Brian Keefe's approach to building his rotation, AJ Dybantsa saying he feels zero pressure and more from the day's interviews. Enjoy!

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Wizards wing preview: George vs. Coulibaly, Dybantsa's role, who comes off the bench (?)

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:31:20 +0000

Greg discusses the Wizards' deep wing rotation and breaks down potential roles for each player. Who starts between Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly? How does Justin Champagnie fit into the rotation? What is Will Riley's role? Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Will Dawkins talks Alex Sarr's return, AD and Trae Young's motivation, expectations and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:57:55 +0000

Wizards GM Will Dawkins spoke to the media on Thursday. Greg breaks down Dawkins' comments regarding Alex Sarr's impending return, Anthony Davis and Trae Young's motivated mindset entering the season, expectations and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards Position Preview: Point Guards

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:54:46 +0000

Greg breaks down the Wizards' point guard room and how a battle to back up Trae Young is one of the most intruiging entering training camp. He discusses Young's role as the starter, Bub Carrington vs. Tre Mann for a backup spot and how Kyshawn George or Will Riley could become the backup PG instead. Enjoy!

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Wizards re-sign Anthony Gill

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:02:03 +0000

The Wizards have re-signed Anthony Gill to a new deal, the team announced Tuesday. Gill will return for his seventh season in Washington. Greg breaks it all down in this episode. Enjoy!

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Wizards fans should be optimistic entering 2026-27 season

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:51:30 +0000

After three long rebuilding seasons, the Wizards enter the 2026-27 campaign ready to compete. Greg is joined by Abdullah Ayubi to discuss several reasons why Wizards fans should be excited for this season. Enjoy!

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Predicting the Wizards' starting lineup, rotation and more with Ben Strober

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 14:10:57 +0000

Greg is joined by Ben Strober to discuss the Wizards' starting lineup, rotation and more. The two debate who between Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly and Tre Johnson should start. They also predict who will come off the bench for Brian Keefe in what's expected to be a more competitive season for Washington. Enjoy!

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Wizards acquire Tre Mann in trade that sends Cam Whitmore to Cavs

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:16:39 +0000

The Wizards acquired Tre Mann in a five-team deal that sent Cam Whitmore to the Cavaliers and Julian Reese to the Nuggets. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Wizards release 2026-27 schedule | Key dates, marquee matchups

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:56:53 +0000

The Wizards released their 2026-27 regular season schedule. Greg breaks down everything you need to know, including marquee matchups, key dates, national TV games and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards table Anthony Davis extension talks until season | Sources: Alondes Williams inks Exhibit-10 deal

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 21:40:20 +0000

The Wizards will reportedly table extension talks with Anthony Davis until the regular season, The Athletic reported. Greg breaks down why this is the correct approach from the Wizards and discusses the team's signing of Alondes Williams to an Exhibit-10 deal. Enjoy!

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Anthony Davis is eligible for a max extension. Should the Wizards give it to him? | Plus: Jamir Watkins tears ACL

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 20:43:39 +0000

On Aug. 6, Anthony Davis becomes eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million max contract extension. Should the Wizards give AD that kind of money? Greg breaks that situation down and discusses what's next for Jamir Watkins after he underwent surgery for a torn ACL. Enjoy!

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Report: Wizards held talks with DeMar DeRozan

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:26:44 +0000

The Washington Wizards have held talks with free agent DeMar DeRozan, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Greg breaks down DeRozan's weird fit with the Wizards and whether he's a free agent they should pursue. Enjoy!

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Should the Wizards give Anthony Davis a max extension? Isaac Agyekum-Harris joins to discuss!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:25:17 +0000

Greg is joined by Isaac Agyekum-Harris to discuss whether the Wizards should offer Anthony Davis a maximum contract extension. They break down Davis' current deal and whether any extension, whether it's the full max or a smaller deal, would make sense for Washington. Enjoy!

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Grading every Wizards offseason move with Henry Brown

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:45:24 +0000

Greg is joined by Henry Brown to discuss the Wizards' offseason moves. They grade the Trae Young extension, Khris Middleton and Deandre Ayton trades and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards Summer League Recap | Domo joins the show!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:56:37 +0000

Greg welcomes Domo (@Domo8186 on X) to the show to discuss the Wizards' Summer League, AJ Dybantsa's performance, how Tre Johnson and Will Riley fit into Washington's rotation and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards shut down Dybantsa, Riley and Johnson | Wizards vs. Bulls recap

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:41:16 +0000

The Wizards have shut down AJ Dybantsa, Tre Johnson and Will Riley for the remainder of Las Vegas Summer League. Greg breaks down that decision and recaps the Wizards' 99-87 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Enjoy!

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Will Riley scores 32 points, AJ Dybantsa adds 23 as Wizards cruise past Kings

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:49:54 +0000

The Washington Wizards defeated the Sacramento Kings 104-85 to improve to 2-0 at Las Vegas Summer League behind Will Riley's 32 points and AJ Dybantsa's 23. Greg breaks down Riley's hot shooting, Dybantsa's impressive defense and more. Enjoy!

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AJ Dybantsa dominates in Summer League debut | Jamir Watkins, Tre Johnson impress

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:23:38 +0000

AJ Dybantsa scored 27 points and threw down a poster dunk as he shined in his Wizards debut. Greg breaks down his standout performance and discusses the impressive defense of Jamir Watkins, Tre Johnson's offensive game and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards acquire Khris Middleton | Washington adds another capable veteran

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 15:19:15 +0000

The Washington Wizards acquired Khris Middleton and a 2033 second-round pick from the Dallas Mavericks and sent D'Angelo Russell, a 2029 second-round pick (via LAL) and a 2033 second-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies. Greg breaks the trade down and previews Wizards Summer League action. Enjoy!

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Wizards Summer League Preview | Patrick Ewing hired as assistant coach

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 03:17:51 +0000

The Washington Wizards open Summer League on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. Greg breaks down the expected roster and what to watch for in Las Vegas over the next two weeks. He also touches on the team's coaching staff changes and provides an update on Washington's NBA free agency outlook. Enjoy!

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Wizards acquire Deandre Ayton

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 22:01:20 +0000

The Washington Wizards acquired Deandre Ayton for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. Greg breaks down the trade and why he thinks Ayton gives the Wizards a very capable backup center. Enjoy!

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Jamir Watkins inks two-way deal | Wizards still searching for backup center in free agency

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 16:56:33 +0000

The Wizards signed Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract and waived Leaky Black. But they still haven't signed a backup center. Greg breaks down the remaining options and why the Wizards desperately need more help behind Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr. Enjoy!

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Report: Wizards decline Jamir Watkins' option | Wizards hold the cards in Anthony Davis trade talks

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:07:37 +0000

The Washington Wizards reportedly declined the team option for Jamir Watkins. Greg breaks down why Watkins returning is still very likely and touches on why the Wizards hold all the cards in potential trade negotiations with the Golden State Warriors surrounding an Anthony Davis trade. Enjoy!

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Report: Warriors interested in trading for Anthony Davis | Potential trade packages and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:46:40 +0000

The Golden State warriors are reportedly interested in trading for Wizards big man Anthony Davis to pair with LeBron James, if he signs in free agency. Greg breaks down several trade scenarios and discusses how likely this deal is. Enjoy!

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Wizards Free Agency Preview | Locked On Wizards joins!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:12:31 +0000

NBA free agency begins on June 30, and the Wizards have cap space to make some moves. Greg is joined by Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi of Locked On Wizards to discuss possible free-agent signings, which young players will stand out next season and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards select Felix Okpara with 46th pick | Dawkins says Anthony Davis wants to be in Washington

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:51:01 +0000

The Washington Wizards selected Felix Okpara with the 46th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Greg breaks down his fit on this Wizards squad and discusses how his rim protection could bolster Washington's frontcourt depth. Enjoy!

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Breaking down the AJ Dybantsa selection, how he fits into this crowded roster, and options for the Wizards at No. 51 and 60

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:39:19 +0000

Greg breaks down how AJ Dybantsa fits into this Wizards roster and offers some big man targets for the Wizards with picks No. 51 and 60 in the second round. Enjoy!

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Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with No. 1 pick

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:09:31 +0000

The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. After years of rebuilding, the Wizards finally have their franchise cornerstone to build around. Greg breaks down the selection and why Dybantsa immediately raises the ceiling of this Wizards team. Enjoy!

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Trae Young signs four-year, $212M max extension with Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:05:04 +0000

Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, $212 million contract extension to return to the Washington Wizards, per ESPN. Greg breaks down the contract and shares his insight into why Washington had to offer Young the max. Enjoy!

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How possible is Darryn Peterson to Washington at No. 1? Ben Standig joins the show!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:42:58 +0000

Greg is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the latest surrounding the No. 1 pick. How possible is it that the Wizards select Darryn Peterson? Why is AJ Dybantsa still the favorite to go No. 1? Enjoy!

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AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson at No. 1? How good is Cameron Boozer? Nathan Grubel joins the show to discuss!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:54:17 +0000

Will the Wizards select AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson at No. 1? Is there a chance Cameron Boozer makes a push for the top spot? Draft analyst Nathan Grubel of https://www.noceilingsnba.com/ joins the show to discuss!

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Report: Trae Young plans to decline $48.97M player option | Still expected to re-sign with the Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:49:12 +0000

Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97M player option and enter free agency, per ESPN's Marc Spears. Greg breaks down what this means for the Wizards and why Young agreeing to an extension with Washington remains the likeliest outcome. Enjoy!

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Trae Young trade rumors, potential sign-and-trade offers | Locked On Wizards joins the show!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:00:39 +0000

Trae Young is back in trade rumors after The Stein Line reported that several teams, including the Miami Heat, have expressed interest in trading for Young. Greg brings on Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi to discuss how likely a trade is, what a sign-and-trade package would look like and more. Enjoy!

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Report: Dybantsa works out for Wizards, Peterson cancels Jazz workout | Plus: Alex Sarr undergoes surgery for fractured foot

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:42:21 +0000

Greg breaks down the latest reporting surrounding AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson's chances at going No. 1 and discusses Alex Sarr's injury. Enjoy!

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The Wizards should select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:45:27 +0000

Greg compares AJ Dybantsa against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer and explains why he should be the Wizards' selection with the No. 1 pick. Enjoy!

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Trae Young will likely opt out and sign a contract extension with the Wizards | Here's what that deal could look like

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:42:52 +0000

Greg breaks down Trae Young's pending player option deadline and why he's likely to opt out and sign a contract extension to remain in Washington. He also discusses Young's comments on "The Pivot" and why his fit with the Wizards makes sense. Enjoy!

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Film breakdown of what makes AJ Dybantsa the No. 1 pick | A potential Trae Young extension | Jason Finberg joins the show!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 15:59:47 +0000

Greg is joined by his brother, Jason Finberg, to break down AJ Dybantsa's game and what makes him the best choice for the Wizards at the No. 1 pick. They also discuss a potential Trae Young extension and what that means for the Wizards' future. Enjoy!

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Why the Wizards should consider selecting Cameron Boozer at No. 1

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 14:30:18 +0000

Cameron Boozer isn't considered by most as a true option for the Wizards with the No. 1 pick. But Washington selecting the Duke forward with the top pick wouldn't be as crazy as some think. Greg breaks down Boozer's game, his winning impact, answers the concerns surrounding his low block rate and shares why Boozer would fit perfectly next to Alex Sarr. Enjoy!

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The Wizards stopped tanking at the perfect time, How the NBA's new lottery odds could benefit Washington

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:21:24 +0000

Greg discusses how the NBA's new lottery system benefits the Wizards, who stopped tanking at the perfect time. He also breaks down how the Phoenix Suns 2028 pick swap that Washington owns could pay huge dividends. Enjoy!

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AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson at No. 1, Dispelling the Giannis to DC trade rumors, Another predraft workout in Washington | Bijan Todd joins the show!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:49:40 +0000

Greg is joined by Bijan Todd to discuss whether Washington should select AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson with the No. 1 pick. They also share why the trade rumors linking Giannis to the Wizards are likely just rumors and break down what draft strategy the Wizards should utilize in the second round. Enjoy!

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AJ Dybantsa emerging as favorite to go No. 1, Wizards predraft workouts, Coulibaly and Sarr named to France squad for FIBA World Cup qualifiers

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 25 May 2026 03:56:00 +0000

AJ Dybantsa is currently a -390 favorite on Fandual to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The BYU product is also listed as the No. 1 pick on nearly every mock draft. Greg discusses the growing likelihood that Dybantsa goes No. 1, provides a list of reported predraft workouts the Wizards hosted and attempts to ease Wizards fans' excitement surrounding the recent report that linked LeBron James to the Wizards. Enjoy!

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The Wizards' asking price for No. 1, Ace Bailey's availability in trade talks + Possibly acquiring another first-round pick

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 20 May 2026 03:24:41 +0000

Greg discusses trade down scenarios for the Washington Wizards, who own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. What's the asking price to trade No. 1? Does Utah make Ace Bailey available in trade talks? Could Washington add another first-round pick? All that and more in today's episode. Enjoy!

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A breakdown of Darryn Peterson's game, cramping issues and more with Kansas beat reporter Henry Greenstein

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:56:01 +0000

Greg is joined by Henry Greenstein, the sports editor of the Lawrence-Journal World and KUSports.com, to break down Darryn Peterson's game. Greg and Henry discuss Peterson's cramping issues, his impressive scoring ability, whether he can be a point guard at the NBA level and who Henry believes is the top prospect in the 2026 draft. Enjoy!

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Report: AJ Dybantsa 'was hoping' to stay in Utah | Why Wizards fans shouldn't be concerned

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:54:49 +0000

CBS Sports' Adam Finkelstein reported that AJ Dybantsa hoped to stay in Utah. Andscape's Marc Spears reported that the Jazz contacted the Wizards about trading for the No. 1 pick. These reports, and others like them, will circulate for the next month leading up to the draft, as they always do. But Wizards fans shouldn't be too concerned with any of them. Greg explains why in this episode. Enjoy!

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AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson shine at NBA Combine | Henry Brown joins the show

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:43:20 +0000

Aj Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson highlighted some impressive NBA Combine performances. Dybantsa led all prospects with a 42-inch max vertical, while Peterson flashed his shooting prowess with a 19-for-25 showing in the spot shooting drill. Henry Brown of Wizards on Sports Illustrated joins the show to discuss why Peterson is the top prospect and why Washington is in good hands under Micheal Winger. Enjoy!

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The AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson debate at No. 1 | Domo joins the show

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:06:35 +0000

Should the Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson with the No. 1 pick? It's a question that will dominate the Wizards fanbase over the next six weeks. Domo joins Greg to discuss the differences between the two prospects and ultimately who Washington should select with the top pick. EnjoyQ

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Why the Wizards are smart to keep options open at No. 1

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:03:58 +0000

Jake Fischer reported that president of Monumental basketball Micheal Winger will consider trading down from Washington's pick at No. 1. Greg explains why this is a smart decision from the Wizards to keep all options open, including trading down, as the draft nears. Enjoy!

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Wizards win the lottery and own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 10 May 2026 21:56:27 +0000

The Washington Wizards did the unthinkable, winning the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery and securing the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson are the two prospects who could be selected at that spot. Greg shares his lottery reaction and breaks down why winning the top pick is monumental for this organization. Enjoy!

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A Wizards fan's guide to watching the NBA Draft Lottery

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 8 May 2026 13:49:29 +0000

Greg breaks down every lottery scenario from teams the Wizards would be okay jumping them if they fall to No. 5, early indicators the Wiz will fall to No. 5 as you watch the lottery unveiling and who they could select with each pick. Enjoy!

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Washington Wizards NBA Draft Lottery Preview

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 4 May 2026 15:35:35 +0000

The fate of the Washington Wizards will be determined by a few lottery balls this Sunday. Will they finally get rewarded with the No. 1 pick? Or will they fall outside the top-4 once again? Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi of LockedOn Wizards join Greg to discuss all the possibilities of Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery. Enjoy!

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Anthony Davis' latest comments fuel rumors about his future in Washington

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Anthony Davis hasn't been shy when sharing his opinion on the Wizards. He's called them both a bad basketball team and a great organization. And now, there's rumors he could be traded before next season even begins. Greg breaks his situation down and explains how the Wizards could navigate his trade market, should that be the end result. Enjoy!

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Why the Wizards shouldn't rush their rebuild

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:28:42 +0000

Rebuilds take time, just as the Wizards' has over the last three years. Fans want instant success, but it's paramount that Washington's front office continues its measured approach entering the 2026-27 season. Greg explains his reasoning on why Washington shouldn't make any drastic moves next season, no matter its record. Enjoy!

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What would Trae Young and Bilal Coulibaly extensions look like?

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:01:32 +0000

Greg discusses what a Trae Young extension would look like, the future of Anthony Davis in Washington and Bilal Coulibaly's status as his rookie extension approaches. Enjoy!

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Washington Wizards Offseason Preview | Bryson Akins joins the show

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:47:52 +0000

Bryson Akins joins the show for a Washington Wizards offseason preview. Greg and Bryson break down key dates surrounding the NBA Draft, what to expect when free agency rolls around and more. Enjoy!

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Brian Keefe will return as Wizards head coach | Henry Brown joins the show!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:46:16 +0000

Will Dawkins announced Brian Keefe will return as Wizards head coach next season. He also touched on Anthony Davis's comments, Trae Young extension talks and much more. Greg is joined by Henry Brown to break it all down. Enjoy!

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Should Brian Keefe return as Wizards head coach? Domo joins the show

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:05:05 +0000

Greg brings on Domo (@Domo8186 on X) to discuss Brian Keefe's future and whether he should return as Wizards head coach. They also discuss Anthony Davis's comments on wanting to be in Washington and why Wizards fans shouldn't be too concerned with what he said. Enjoy!

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Wizards finish final tanking season with 17-65 record

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:41:59 +0000

The Washington Wizards lost 130-117 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, ending their third and final tanking season with a 17-65 record. Greg breaks down the loss and offers a look into some key offseason storylines. Enjoy!

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Wizards clinch NBA's worst record, secure top-5 pick in 2026 draft

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:04:48 +0000

The Washington Wizards officially clinched the NBA's worst record and secured a top-5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Greg breaks down their lottery odds, how the lottery system works and shares his thought's on Bub Carrington's 30-ball in Washington's 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat. Enjoy!

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Will Riley drops near triple-double as Wizards secure top-6 pick

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:10:22 +0000

Will Riley nearly recorded a triple double as the Wizards lost to the Chicago Bulls, 119-108, to secure a top-6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Greg breaks down all the tanking scenarios entering the final two games of the season. Enjoy!

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The Wizards will officially keep their top-8 protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:41:50 +0000

The Washington Wizards will officially keep their top-8 protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft thanks to a 129-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Greg breaks down the loss and everything you need to know about the tank standings entering the final three games of the season. Enjoy!

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Will Riley drops another 30-ball as Wizards secure HUGE tanking loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 22:49:49 +0000

Will Riley dropped another 30-ball as the Wizards secured a massive tank loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Greg takes you through the tank standings and all the scenarios to know entering the final stretch of the season. Enjoy!

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Wizards allow 153 points, regain possession of NBA's worst record

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 01:55:55 +0000

The Washington Wizards put forth a pathetic defensive effort in their 153-131 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Anthony Gill scored a career-high 21 points and Will Riley added 18. In other news, the Indiana Pacers won, which means the Wizards now own the league's worst record. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Will Riley scores 20 as Wizards get routed by Lakers

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:02:49 +0000

The Washington Wizards loss 120-101 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Will Riley scored 20 points and Justin Champagnie added 18, but Washington was blown out once again. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Wizards get routed by Blazers but receive major help in tank standings

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:05:25 +0000

Will Riley scored 14 points as the Wizards lost 123-88 to the Portland Trail Blazers. But it wasn't all bad, as they got some major help in the tank standings. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Julian Reese scores 24 as Wizards snap 16-game losing streak

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:56:50 +0000

Julian Reese dropped 24 points and 17 rebounds, and Will Riley added 19 points as the Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 win over the Utah Jazz. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:30:45 +0000

The Washington Wizards lost 145-113 to the New York Knicks, which marked their 16th straight loss. Jaden Hardy and Anthony Gill impressed as the shorthanded Wizards tied the franchise record for consecutive losses. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Four players ejected, Coulibaly stars again as Wizards fall to Thunder

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:14:24 +0000

Four players were ejected after Justin Champagnie, Jaylin Williams and Ajay Mitchell started a scuffle in the Wizards' 132-111 loss to the Thunder. Bilal Coulibaly scored 20 points once again, and Alex Sarr enjoyed a much-needed bounce-back game. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Alex Sarr struggles in return as Wizards lose 14th straight

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:09:43 +0000

The Washington Wizards lost again tonight — their 14th straight loss and another defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Tristan Vukcevic shined with 21 points while Alex Sarr struggled from the field in his return. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Trae Young exits with injury, Bilal Coulibaly shines in another Wizards loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:30:56 +0000

Trae Young scored a Wizards-best 21 points before exiting with another quad injury. Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley also poured in 21 points as the Wizards fought back late but ultimately fell 125-117 to the Golden State Warriors. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Tristan Vukcevic scores 22 as Wizards suffer 11th straight loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:54:36 +0000

Tristan Vukcevic scored a season-high 22 points and Jamir Watkins added impressive two-way production, but the Wizards' starters were dominated in the team's 111-110 loss to the Boston Celtics. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Bilal Coulibaly's breakout game nearly propels Wizards to improbable comeback

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:05:30 +0000

Bilal Coulibaly scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as he nearly carried the Wizards to a comeback win. But they fell short in Orlando and suffered their 11th straight loss. Oh, and Brian Keefe added another late-game blunder to his resume. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Bam Adebayo scores 83 on Wizards | Brian Keefe allows blatant disrespect

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:08:24 +0000

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on the Wizards in the Miami Heat's 150-129 win on Tuesday. Adebayo also took 43 free throws to do so, which included his Heat teammates intentionally fouling the Wizards up by 30 with two minutes left in the game to get him past Kobe Bryant's 81-point record. And the worst part: Wizards coach Brian Keefe allowed it to happen. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Trae Young and Tre Johnson are forming a lethal backcourt in Washington

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 02:40:04 +0000

Trae Young scored 17 points in his second game as a Wizard, but it was his eight assists that impressed. Four of those dimes were to Tre Johnson, who popped for 20 points as Washington lost 138-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Trae Young makes Wizards debut | Julian Reese dominates with 20 rebounds

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 04:30:12 +0000

Trae Young made his Wizards debut in the team's 122-122 loss to the Jazz. He flashed his playmaking ability and elite court vision en route to 12 points and 6 assists. But Julian Reese stole the show with 18 points and 20 rebounds. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Riley scores 19, Johnson struggles as Wizards lose to Magic

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:14:50 +0000

The Wizards dropped their sixth straight game on Tuesday, this one a 126-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. Tre Johnson's shooting struggles continued, but Will Riley shined with 19 points. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Trae Young gets ejected, Bilal Coulibaly shines as Wizards lose to Rockets

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 03:17:18 +0000

Trae Young will make his Wizards debut on Thursday against the Jazz, but that wasn't the biggest news of the night, as he was ejected for walking onto the court in Washington's 123-118 loss to the Houston Rockets. Greg breaks down Young's ejection, talks his impending debut and praises Bilal Coulibaly for his breakout performance. Enjoy!

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Will Riley continues ascension as Wizards lose to Raptors | Wizards sign Julian Reese

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 03:10:59 +0000

The Washington Wizards lost to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, but this loss wasn't like the last three. The Wizards competed for the better part of four quarters behind Kyshawn George's outside shooting and Will Riley's 19 points. Greg recaps the game and shares his thoughts on the Wizards signing Julian Reese to a two-way contract. EnjoY!

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Tre Johnson enjoys efficient night as Wizards suffer another blowout loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:55:48 +0000

The Washington Wizards suffered another blowout loss to the Atlanta Hawks, this one a 126-96 defeat. Tre Johnson and Will Riley scored 14 points, but Washington provided another non-competitive performance. Greg discusses the loss, breaks down Jamir Watkins' new contract and talks NBA tank standings. Enjoy!

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Will Riley scores 18 points as Wizards suffer blowout loss to Hawks

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:41:37 +0000

Will Riley scored 18 points, and Jamir Watkins added 14, but the Wizards were routed once again, this one a 119-98 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Bilal Coulibaly shines in limited minutes as Wizards fall to Hornets

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:12:07 +0000

Bilal Coulibaly scored 17 points and made three triples in just 17 minutes in the Washington Wizards' 129-112 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Will Riley and Jamir Watkins showcased their improvement as well. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Wizards get out-tanked in another win over the Pacers

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:42:44 +0000

The Washington Wizards tried to tank. But they didn't tank harder than the Indiana Pacers, who benched three of their five starters in the fourth quarter as the Wizards earned a 131-118 win. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Wizards to increase season ticket prices for 2026-27 season | Wizards-Pacers recap

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:27:02 +0000

The Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers, and Greg recapped the win. But he also discussed Bullets Forever's report that the Wizards are increasing season ticket prices for the 2026-27 season. Greg details his reporting and shares some fan frustration regarding the price hikes. Enjoy!

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Wizards mid-season check-in with Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:10:03 +0000

Greg is joined by Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi to break down the first half of the Wizards' season. They discuss tanking, players to watch over the final 29 games and more.

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Wizards limp into All-Star break with 138-113 loss to Cavs

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:22:37 +0000

The Washington Wizards didn't have a healthy center in their 138-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Greg breaks down the loss and gives his thoughts on the debuts of Jaden Hardy and Kadary Richmond. Enjoy!

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Dawkins talks Davis injury and more | Wizards get routed by Heat

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 22:17:42 +0000

Greg recaps the Washington Wizards' 132-101 loss to the Miami Heat. He discusses Will Dawkins' recent comments, the team's blowout loss and rants for a bit about the NBA's tanking problem. Enjoy!

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Will Riley drops career-high 27 points as Wizards lose to Nets

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 23:06:58 +0000

Will Riley scored a career-high 27 points in the Wizards' 127-113 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Washington tanked again, and Greg broke it all down. Enjoy!

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Will Riley's career night propels tanking Wizards to upset win in Detroit

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 03:12:48 +0000

The Wizards tried to tank again. They rested their starters again. But Will Riley's 20 points proved too much for the Pistons in a shocking upset win for Washington. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Wizards acquire Anthony Davis

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 4 Feb 2026 22:59:24 +0000

The Washington Wizards acquired Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks. Greg breaks the whole trade down, including:

The picks traded
Incoming contracts
How Davis fits alongside Sarr, Young
Why the move makes sense for Washington

Enjoy!

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Wizards blatantly tank, still find way to defeat Kings

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 02:00:21 +0000

The Washington Wizards tried to lose. They benched the starters for the final 16 minutes of a game that was close the entire fourth quarter. And they somehow found a way to defeat the Sacramento Kings, 116-112. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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George scores 23 as Wizards top Bucks on John Wall Celebration Night

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:19:47 +0000

The Washington Wizards defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 109-99 behind Kyshawn George's 23 points and Alex Sarr's career-high 17 rebounds. The franchise also honored legendary PG John Wall. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Sarr dominates both ends as Wizards top Blazers, 115-111

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:58:55 +0000

Alex Sarr was everywhere defensively with 6 blocks and 2 steals. He also added 29 points. And behind Kyshawn George's late-game heroics, the Wizards defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-111. Greg recaps it all. Enjoy!

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Tre Johnson scores career-high 26 points as Wizards' comeback falls short in Charlotte

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 20:10:29 +0000

Tre Johnson scored a career-high 26 points and Alex Sarr added 24, but the Wizards' comeback fell short in their 119-115 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Greg recaps the game, Justin Champagnie's impact, Jamir Watkins' five steals and more. Enjoy!

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Tre Johnson scores 19 points as Wizards drop eighth straight game

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:18:43 +0000

Greg recaps the Wizards' 107-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He talks Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson's big nights, Washington's inability to win close games and Michael Winger's latest comments. Enjoy!

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Report: Wizards emerge as possible landing spot for Zion Williamson

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:05:48 +0000

Greg reacts to The Athletic's report that the Washington Wizards could have interest in trading for Zion Williamson. He breaks down the forward's interesting contract, why he does and doesn't fit with the Wizards and offers potential trade packages. Enjoy!

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Wizards' young core shines in narrow loss to Clippers

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:22:18 +0000

Alex Sarr dropped 28 points, Kyshawn George added 18 and the Wizards nearly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers. Greg shares his thoughts on the young core's promising showing, Keefe's late-game blunder and more. Enjoy!

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George drops 29 points as Wizards lose sixth straight

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:31:35 +0000

Kyshawn George scored 29 points and added 7 assists but it wasn't enough as the Wizards lost 121-115 to the Denver Nuggets. Greg has you covered with the recap. Enjoy!

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Trae Young out through All-Star break | Wizards-Clippers recap

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:36:48 +0000

Trae Young will reportedly miss Washington's next 15 games due to injury, which has caused opposing fans to question the Wizards' tanking ways. Greg addressed Young's injury and recapped the Wizards' 119-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Enjoy!

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Sarr drops 19 points as Wizards suffer third-straight blowout loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:04:13 +0000

Alex Sarr shined with 19 points and 15 rebounds, and Tre Johnson showcased his shooting prowess. But the Wizards' lack of a point guard showed in its third straight blowout defeat. Greg has the recap for you. Enjoy!

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Wizards showcase tanking prowess in 128-107 loss to Pelicans

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:16:59 +0000

The Washington Wizards lost 128=107 to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game Tristan Vukcevic played and Marvin Bagley did not. It was a blatant showcase of their tanking ways, and Greg broke it all down in this episode. Enjoy!

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Wizards acquire Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 8 Jan 2026 05:20:25 +0000

The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Greg breaks the trade down. Enjoy!

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Trae Young to the Wizards? Plus: Wizards-Magic recap

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 03:22:12 +0000

Could Trae Young be traded to Wizards? Greg shares his thoughts on those trade rumors and offers his reaction to the Wizards' 120-112 win over the Orlando Magic. Enjoy!

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Young guards struggle as Wizards get dismantled by Timberwolves

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 01:54:36 +0000

The Wizards were dominated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 141-115 loss. Greg has you covered with a recap of the game. Enjoy!

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Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie's 20 points

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 3 Jan 2026 03:18:16 +0000

The Washington Wizards dominated the Brooklyn Nets for their fourth win in five tries. Greg's friend Charles Chisholm joins the pod to break down the win. Enjoy!

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Wizards stun Bucks behind Sarr's clutch block & McCollum's winner

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 1 Jan 2026 04:13:58 +0000

Greg recaps another impressive win for the Wizards, who stunned the Milwaukee Bucks late behind CJ McCollum's game-winner. Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr shined with 20 points apiece. Enjoy!

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Sarr tallies 6 blocks as Wizards earn first winning streak since March

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 02:30:39 +0000

Greg recaps the Wizards' 116-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies behind Alex Sarr's 6 blocks and great bench production from Justin Champagnie. Enjoy!

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Wizards' young core dominates in 138-117 win over Raptors

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:05:10 +0000

Washington's young core of George, Coulibaly, Sarr, Carrington and Johnson combined for 86 points in an impressive 138-117 win over the Toronto Raptors. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Wizards implode late in 126-109 loss to Hornets

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:09:26 +0000

Greg shares his thoughts on Washington's 126-109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Questionable rotations, injury updates and more. Enjoy!

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Washington's young backcourt impresses in 124-113 loss to the Spurs

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:31:50 +0000

Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson combined for 40 points on 7-12 3PT as the undermanned Wizards fell to the Spurs, 124-113. Greg recaps the contest and shares his thoughts on Washington's young backcourt, the team's injuries and more. Enjoy!

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Sarr impresses, Coulibaly falters in return as Wizards lose by 25

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:13:25 +0000

Alex Sarr dropped 18 points in his return form injury while Bilal Coulibaly struggled to find his jump shot in the Wizards' 119-94 loss to the Spurs. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

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Impressive defense, Bagley's 23 points propel Wizards past Pacers

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:34:36 +0000

Marvin Bagley III scored 23 points and added nine offensive rebounds as the Wizards cruised past the Indiana Pacers, 108-89. It was the first time Washington held a team under 90 points since 2021, and Greg recaps it all. Enjoy!

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Carrington shines as Wizards blow another 4th-quarter lead

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 03:21:02 +0000

Greg recaps another instance of "The Wizards blow another fourth-quarter lead." Bub Carrington and Jamir Watkins shined as the Wizards fell to the Cavaliers, 130-126. Enjoy!

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Discussing Whitmore's benching, Keefe's comments and more with Ben Strober

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:19:31 +0000

Greg is joined by Ben Strober of Locked On Wizards to discuss Cam Whitmore's benching and the ensuing comments from Brian Keefe. They also dive into the Wizards rebuild and offer their assessment of this season. Enjoy!

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Keefe benches Whitmore in Wizards' 131-116 loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 7 Dec 2025 03:05:03 +0000

Greg recaps another double-digit loss, this one a 131-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Bub Carrington and Tristan Vukcevic scored season-highs, while Cam Whitmore was benched. Enjoy!

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Coulibaly, Carrington struggle as shorthanded Wizards get dismantled by Sixers

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 03:08:25 +0000

Greg recaps another blowout loss, this one a 121-102 defeat to the Sixers. Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington struggled, while Marvin Bagley and Will Riley impressed. Enjoy!

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Coulibaly's defense shines as Wizards storm back to stun Bucks

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 03:18:10 +0000

Greg recaps an impressive comeback win for the Wizards that was fueled by Bilal Coulibaly's defense and clutch buckets from CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton. Enjoy!

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Sarr shines again as Wizards get dismantled by Pacers

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 03:26:03 +0000

Greg recaps another blowout loss for the Wizards, this one to the lowly Pacers. Alex Sarr had another 20-point night while Tristan Vukcevic struggled again. Enjoy!

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McCollum drops 46 as Wizards snap 14-game slide with dominant win over Atlanta

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:17:50 +0000

CJ McCollum scored 46 points and Alex Sarr added 27 as the Wizards snapped their 14-game losing streak with an impressive win over the Atlanta Hawks. Greg breaks down the dominant performance. Enjoy!

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Wizards suffer another late-game collapse in 14th straight loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 07:41:50 +0000

Greg recaps another blown lead for the Wizards, this one a 16-point advantage that disappeared in Washington's 121-120 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Enjoy!

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Undermanned Wizards suffer another blowout loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:35:14 +0000

The Wizards were without Alex Sarr and Marvin Bagley against the Raptors, and it showed in their 140-110 loss. Tristan Vukcevic and Kyshawn George played bad, while Tre Johnson and Cam Whitmore played well. Greg broke it all down in this episode. Enjoy!

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Wizards show improved effort but lose 12th straight

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:21:51 +0000

The Wizards lost their 12th straight game, but the improved effort was noticeable. Greg recaps a near-27-point comeback against the Timberwolves and another impressive showing from Kyshawn George. Enjoy!

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Wizards suffer embarrassing 23-point loss to Nets

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:14:49 +0000

Greg recaps Washington's embarrassing 129-106 home loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Kyshawn George scored 29 points, but the Wizards' defense was abysmal yet again. Enjoy!

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Wizards suffer another unthinkable collapse in 137-135 OT loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:18:44 +0000

The Washington Wizards led 126-121 with 14 seconds left. They lost the game. Greg recaps another epic collapse by Washington, what it means for Brian Keefe and more. Enjoy!

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Keefe's unacceptable late-game blunder leads to Wizards' 8th-straight loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 9 Nov 2025 03:18:25 +0000

Brian Keefe told Kyshawn George to foul with the Wizards down by 3 points and an 8-second difference between game and shot clocks. Greg broke down Keefe's blunder, his inability to adjust and more in this episode recapping Washington's 111-105 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Enjoy!

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Sarr scores 31 as Wizards suffer another blowout loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 03:42:03 +0000

Greg recaps Alex Sarr's 31-point night and offers his reaction to another blowout loss for the Wizards, this one a 136-107 defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics. Keefe's questionable rotations, Bub and CJ's struggles and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards defensive woes continue in 119-102 loss to Knicks

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 04:38:38 +0000

Greg recaps Washington's 119-102 loss to the New York Knicks. He breaks down Alex Sarr's big night, Bub Carrington and CJ McCollum's struggles and more. Enjoy!

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Coulibaly shines, Carrington struggles as Wizards fall 127-108

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:09:02 +0000

Greg recaps Washington's 127-108 loss to the Thunder. Bilal Coulibaly shined with 16 points, Bub Carrington struggled again and the Wizards turned the ball over 23 times. Enjoy!

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McCollum, Middleton, Keefe falter late as Wizards blow 19-point lead

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:46:49 +0000

Greg recaps an unthinkable loss for the Wizards, who blew a 19-point lead and lost to the Sixers in overtime. He discusses the awful play of McCollum and Middleton, Keefe's questionable decisions and Sarr's great performance. Enjoy!

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Brian Keefe's questionable rotations sink Wizards in 139-113 loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 01:24:29 +0000

Greg recaps Washington's 139-113 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. He discusses Brian Keefe using Corey Kispert to guard LaMelo Ball, Alex Sarr and Tre Johnson's impressive performances and more. Enjoy!

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Kyshawn George drops 34 points in Wizards' 117-107 win

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:22:14 +0000

Greg recaps Kyshawn George's career night in Dallas — a 117-107 win for the Wizards. Also discussed: McCollum and Carrington's struggles, Tre Johnson shines again, Sarr's quietly awesome start and more. Enjoy!

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George shines, Wizards defense disappears in season-opening loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:43:17 +0000

Greg recaps Washington's 133-120 loss to Milwaukee. Thoughts on: Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson's NBA debut, the team's defensive woes, Corey Kispert, Cam Whitmore and more. Enjoy!

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Washington Wizards Season Preview

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:52:13 +0000

Greg discusses everything Wizards fans need to know entering the 2025-26 season: Starters, rotation, intriguing rookies, breakout candidates, trade pieces, record predictions and more. Enjoy!

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Bub injures knee, George shines in preseason finale

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:51:06 +0000

Greg recaps the Wizards' preseason finale against Detroit and provides injury updates on Bub Carrington, Cam Whitmore and AJ Johnson. He also offers his take on the final roster cuts as the season opener approaches. Enjoy!

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Preseason recap: Sarr, Riley shine + starters/rotation insight

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:20:12 +0000

Greg recaps Washington's first two preseason games and discusses the play of Alex Sarr and Will Riley. Plus: Insight into the team's starters, rotation and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards fans have a Monumental Sports problem

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 02:28:03 +0000

Greg is joined by Troy Haliburton to discuss Monumental's battle with YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. They discuss the state of Monumental Sports and how Wizards fans are getting the short end of the stick. Also: Wizards thoughts after Media Day. Enjoy!

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Wizards Media Day recap, Monumental's battle with Youtube TV

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:19:22 +0000

Greg sifts through the onslaught of media day quotes to provide the most noteworthy anecdotes from Wizards media day. Plus: Thoughts on Monumental Sports' ongoing battle with YouTube TV. Enjoy!

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Dawkins talks injuries and competition at presser, Poole shades Wiz

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:42:25 +0000

Greg breaks down Will Dawkins' comments from his press conference on Wednesday and offers his thought on Jordan Poole's comments about Wizards screeners. Plus: Thoughts on the new City Edition uniforms. Enjoy!

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Wizards Training Camp Preview: Roster cuts, expectations and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:37:38 +0000

Greg breaks down the Wizards' training camp roster and offers his thoughts on a trio of new signings. Also: New Wizards jerseys? Enjoy!

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Coulibaly undergoes thumb surgery, to miss time into regular season

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:20:56 +0000

Bilal Coulibaly underwent thumb surgery and will miss time into the regular season, ESPN reported Friday. Greg discusses Bilal's injury and how it affects players like Kyshawn George and Cam Whitmore. Enjoy!

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Sarr injures calf, George impresses at AmeriCup

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 15:41:43 +0000

Greg discusses Alex Sarr's calf injury and why Wizards fans are frustrated with another injury in international play. Plus: Kyshawn George impresses at AmeriCup, Bilal Coulibaly's inconsistent play continues and why it could be an issue entering his third NBA season. Enjoy!

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John Wall retires from NBA, Wizards schedule and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 03:42:51 +0000

Greg reacts to John Wall's retirement from the NBA and offers his thoughts on his legendary Wizards career. Also included: Wizards schedule breakdown, Alondes Williams and Skal Labissiere signings, The Athletic's 2024 re-draft and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards re-sign Anthony Gill, waive Jaylen Martin

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 9 Aug 2025 03:47:46 +0000

Greg discusses the Anthony Gill signing and why he disagrees with Wizards fans who think Gill's roster spot should go to someone younger. Also in this episode: Jaylen Martin waived, Coulibaly and Sarr impress at EuroBasket, Preseason schedule released. Enjoy!

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Mailbag: Is Bub the PG of the future; Coulibaly breakout year; Starting 5?

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 2 Aug 2025 02:47:11 +0000

Greg answers listeners' questions on a plethora of topics, including Bilal Coulibaly's development and possible contract extension, Khris Middleton's value, possible starting lineups and more. Enjoy!

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Projecting the Wizards' 2025-26 starters and rotation

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:05:05 +0000

Greg offers his take on who will start for the Wizards next season and breaks down the projected rotation. Enjoy!

00:00 -- 17:25: Projected starting lineup

17:25 -- 24:08: Rotation pieces

24:08 -- 28:38: Fringe rotation pieces

28:38 -- 30:55: 14th/15th man

30:55 -- 31:40: Two-ways

31:40 -- 33:06: Buyout details

33:06 -- 34:20: Look ahead

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Wizards reach buyout with Marcus Smart, Blake Wesley

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:14:42 +0000

The Washington Wizards bought out Marcus Smart and Blake Wesley. Greg breaks down the moves and how they affect Washington's roster. Plus some Summer League analysis. Enjoy!

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Alex Sarr shines with 8 blocks in Wizards' Summer League win

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:49:34 +0000

Alex Sarr dominated in Washington's Summer league win, and Greg broke it all down. Plus: Analysis on Bub, AJ, Tre, Kyshawn, Riley and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards sign Tristan Vukcevic, Marvin Bagley III

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:53:47 +0000

Greg breaks down Washington's recent signings of Tristan Vukcevic and Marvin Bagley III and offers an outlook on the Wizards' centre rotation. Enjoy!

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Wizards trade Kelly Olynyk, Summer League roster breakdown with Matt Modderno

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:57:04 +0000

Greg is joined by Matt Modderno to discuss the Kelly Olynyk trade, offer a detailed breakdown of the Summer League roster and more. Enjoy!

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Wizards trade for Cam Whitmore

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 5 Jul 2025 21:53:50 +0000

Greg breaks down the Wizards' move to acquire Cam Whitmore for a pair of second-round picks, the insane value of the move, and possible corresponding roster decisions. Enjoy!

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Wizards reportedly interested in Jonathan Kuminga

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 4 Jul 2025 05:27:33 +0000

The Wizards are reportedly interested in Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, per The Athletic. Greg discusses the potential framework of a Kuminga to Washington deal and why it would make sense to take a swing on the 22-year-old. Enjoy!

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Wizards Free Agency Special: Options at center, Gill waived, roster outlook

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 03:48:33 +0000

Greg breaks down the decision to waive Anthony Gill, trade for Dillon Jones and discusses some free-agent center possibilities for Washington. Enjoy!

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Breaking down Tre Johnson's game with Horns247 writer Eric Henry

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:51:17 +0000

Greg is joined by Horns247 writer Eric Henry to break down Wizards No. 6 pick Tre Johnson's impressive work ethic, overblown defensive concerns, strengths and more. Enjoy!

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Breaking down Jamir Watkins' game with FSU hoops reporter Sam Stevens

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 17:44:24 +0000

Greg is joined by Florida State basketball reporter Sam Stevens to break down Jamir Watkins' game, his ability to get to the line and create defensive havoc. Enjoy!

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NBA Draft Reaction: Wizards select Jamir Watkins at No. 43

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:07:41 +0000

Greg breaks down Washington's selection of Jamir Watkins at No. 43, plus: Washington's 2025-26 roster outlook, possible cuts, thoughts on ESPN's NBA Draft coverage and more. Enjoy!

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NBA Draft recap: Wizards select Tre Johnson, Will Riley

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:03:51 +0000

Greg breaks down the Wizards' selection of Tre Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. He also previews Round 2, where the Wizards own the No. 43 pick. Enjoy!

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Wizards trade Jordan Poole for CJ McCollum, salary relief

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:22:55 +0000

The Wizards traded Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 pick to New Orleans for CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a 2027 second-round pick. Greg broke down the trade and offered analysis on why the Wizards dealt Poole. Enjoy!

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Washington Wizards NBA Draft Preview

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:35:02 +0000

Greg breaks down everything Wizards fans need to know entering Wednesday's NBA Draft, including Ace Bailey's possible slide, options at No. 6, the latest trade buzz and more. Enjoy!

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Could Ace Bailey fall to the Wizards at No. 6?

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:17:41 +0000

Greg breaks down the latest on consensus No. 3 prospect Ace Bailey reportedly refusing to workout for several teams — including cancelling his workout with the Sixers — and shares why he's more skeptical on the Rutgers forward than most, even if he does fall to No. 6. Enjoy!

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Mailbag: Poole's future in D.C., NBA Draft decisions, veteran trade rumors and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:34:31 +0000

Greg answers listeners' most pressing Wizards questions, including inquiries into Jordan Poole's future in Washington, the development of the young core, trade rumors and more. Enjoy!

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Jordan Poole trade rumors and NBA Draft talk with Matt Modderno

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:08:22 +0000

Greg welcomes Matt Modderno to the show to discuss a plethora of Wizards-related topics, including the recent Jordan Poole trade rumors, top options at No. 6 / No. 18 and more. Enjoy!

Check out Matt's work:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@departmentofhoops

X: https://x.com/MattModderno

Bleav in DMV Hoops: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bleav-in-dmv-hoops/id1710645486

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A trade back option, Beal 'not wanted back' in Phoenix, trade outlook of Wizards vets

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 04:14:59 +0000

The Brooklyn Nets could reportedly trade up for Jeremiah Fears, so Greg offers a possible trade back option for the Wizards. Greg also looks into possible deals for Washington's veterans (Kispert, Middleton, Smart) and offers his thoughts on reports that the Suns don't want Bradley Beal to return. Enjoy!

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NBA Draft prospects to consider at No. 6, 18 and 40 with draft analyst Ben Pfeifer

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 22:09:47 +0000

NBA Draft analyst Ben Pfeifer joins Greg to discuss prospects for the Wizards to consider at No. 6, 18 and 40. The episode includes discussion on Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears at No. 6, a trade up for Ace Bailey and second-round prospects to consider. Enjoy!

Where you can find Ben's content:

Twitter: @ bjpf_

YouTube:‪ @benpfeifer8192‬

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Greg's NBA Draft Big Board 1.0, plus a pair of Wizards draft-night trade ideas

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 1 Jun 2025 03:05:54 +0000

Greg breaks down his Big Board 1.0 and offers an explanation for each player in terms of positioning, draft profile and more. Greg also breaks down a pair of potential draft-night trades for the Wizards to consider. Enjoy!

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Queen at No. 6, Options at No. 18 and a trade up to No. 3 with Domo

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 27 May 2025 03:27:42 +0000

Greg welcomes Domo (@Domo8186‬) to chat about the upcoming NBA Draft. They discuss every option at No. 6, offer their draft sleepers + draft busts and negotiate potential trades to move up in the draft. Enjoy!

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Sarr, Bub make All-Rookie teams; Trade up scenarios; Draft buzz

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 22 May 2025 13:07:29 +0000

Greg discusses Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington's All-Rookie Team selections and dives into some NBA Draft hot takes regarding Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach and more. Greg also offers analysis on trade up and trade back options for Washington at No. 6. Enjoy!

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The Washington Wizards are a cursed franchise

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 13 May 2025 01:00:52 +0000

Greg rants for 30 minutes about the Wizards' disgusting lottery luck and why the NBA should abolish the draft lottery, Greg also makes the case for optimism in Washington moving forward, and provides an overview of the top talent likely available at pick No. 6. Enjoy!

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Wizards Offseason Preview

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 7 May 2025 04:16:37 +0000

Greg preview the Wizards' offseason road ahead, including lottery percentages, potential draft targets at each spot in the top 6 and a projection of Washington's 2025-26 roster. Enjoy!

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Washington Wizards End-of-Season Awards

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:00:55 +0000

Greg shares his ballot for the Wizards end-of-season awards, featuring honors such as Team MVP, DPOY, Most Improved, Best Trade, Tank Commander and more. Enjoy!

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Washington Wizards 2024-25 season recap

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:29:58 +0000

Greg recaps the Wizards' 2024-25 season, offering analysis on Washington's four rookies, Bilal Coulibaly, Jordan Poole, draft picks and more. He also answers questions regarding Memphis' pick, Phoenix's pick and the Wizards' lottery odds. Thank you for following along with Greg's Wizards coverage all season long. Here's to Year 3! Enjoy the episode!

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Ideal scenarios regarding Memphis' pick, Tiebreaker between Wiz/Jazz

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:37:50 +0000

Greg breaks down all the playoff/play-in scenarios out West and gives Wizards fans a rooting guide for Sunday's 15-game slate. Plus, what happens if the Wizards and Jazz finish the regular season with the same record? Enjoy!

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The tank race is coming down to the wire!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:55:12 +0000

The Wizards and Jazz are now tied for the NBA's worst record. Greg breaks down the tank race and Memphis' pick, offers a rooting guide for Wizards fans over the final stretch of the regular season and breaks down the Bradley Beal trade with Phoenix now eliminated from playoff contention. Enjoy!

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The Bub Carrington-Deni Avdija trade debate

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 12:53:57 +0000

Greg shares his thoughts on Bub Carrington-Deni Avdija debate that's taken over Wizards Twitter and why both sides need to ease up. Also included: Bub Carrington's career night vs. Sacramento, AJ Johnson's ascendence, an update on the Memphis first-round pick and more. Enjoy!

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Washington allows 162, suffers embarrassing 53-point home loss

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:07:19 +0000

Greg breaks down Washington's embarrassing 53-point loss to the Pacers where they gave up 162 points, while also touching on some positives like Alex Sarr and AJ Johnson's ascendence in the month of March. Also included: Tank Standings update!! Enjoy!

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The NBA has a tanking problem

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:34:14 +0000

In this episode, Greg discusses the Utah Jazz's blatant tanking and how the Wizards have been forced to follow suit. He also touches on Alex Sarr's career night in Denver, Poole's game winner and Washington's impressive rookie class. Enjoy!

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Bub and Kyshawn don't back down, Wizards social media issues, more losses

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:06:53 +0000

Greg discusses Bub and Kyshawn's chippy play and how it's great for the Wizards' culture. He also touches on the Wizards' social media team and how they've phoned it in the this season. Oh, and of course, more losses. Enjoy!

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Washington's rookie class is ascending

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 13:55:28 +0000

Greg breaks down the Wizards' improved 6-8 record over their last 14 games, and why their rookies have been vital to that success. Also included: Tank standings, Wahsington's draft pick outlook, the Wizards' subpar social media team, and more. Enjoy!

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Kyshawn George: Defensive Stopper

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:55:43 +0000

Greg breaks down a trio of Wizards games post All-Star break, including Kyle Kuzma's return to Washington. Greg highlights the standout defensive performance of rookie Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukcevic's confusing minutes and a hard-fought win over Brooklyn. Enjoy!

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Assessing the Wizards at the All-Star break

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:23:51 +0000

Greg assesses the Wizards' tank thus far and highlights some highs and lows with 28 games remaining. He also answers mailbag questions, which include his NBA Draft Big Board, whether the Wizards will fire Brian Keefe and what next season's starting five could look like. Enjoy!

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A Will Dawkins Deadline Masterclass

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 22:09:53 +0000

Greg breaks down the Wizards trades from today's deadline. Wiz take on Marcus Smart's contract in exchange for a first-round pick and Colby Jones. Butler dealt to Philly for Jackson and a first-round pick. Full analysis of all the Wizards' deadline moves.

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Trade Deadline Special: Kuz to Milwaukee, JV to Sacramento, Wiz are hot

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 05:37:15 +0000

Greg breaks down the Kuzma and Valanciunas trades and offers his take on the return Washington received. Greg also touches on Bilal Coulibaly's first-career triple-double and the immaculate vibes in D.C. on this 3-game winning streak. Enjoy!

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The Washington Wizards are an embarrassment

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:06:54 +0000

Greg discusses Kyle Kuzma's postgame comments and how they've hurt the team's energy and effort and responds to Kuzma's mom, Karri, following her tweets. He also discusses Bronny James taking over Capital One Arena and the sad state of the Wizards. Enjoy!

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How the Wizards could become players in a Jimmy Butler trade

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:33:59 +0000

Greg offers his three-team trade for Jimmy Butler that sends Butler to Phoenix, Beal to Miami and picks/salary to Washington. Also included: Kuzma's tanking trade value, an assessment on Keefe's job thus far and an outlook on the lottery. Enjoy!

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Somebody made the call to Brian Keefe

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:21:23 +0000

In this episode, Greg discusses coach Keefe's odd rotational changes and the frustration with Washington benching Butler/Champagnie to showcase trade pieces. Plus, a heated rant about the Reed Sheppard vs. Alex Sarr debate between Wizards and Rockets Twitter. Enjoy!

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Sarr shines as Wizards get swept in tank bowl

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 03:43:26 +0000

The Wizards have reclaimed the NBA's worst record once again after falling twice in the Tank Bowl. To make things even better, Alex Sarr won Rookie of the Month and looks like a future star. Greg broke all this down, plus the Suns' awful record and how their demise could accelerate the Wizards' rebuild. Enjoy!

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Latest Kuzma trade rumors, Poole's game winner and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:50:31 +0000

In this episode, Greg discusses Kyle Kuzma's reported trade request and what it means for his future in D.C. Additionally, Greg breaks down Jordan Poole's game-winner to defeat Charlotte, the Wizards' valiant effort in OT loss to Knicks, and Alex Sarr's 3-point improvement. Enjoy!

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Poole in midst of career year, Coulibaly shines in 1-2 week for Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:36:13 +0000

In this episode, Greg discusses Jordan Poole's breakout season, where he's averaging 21 points on 41% 3pt. Additionally, he breaks down a 1-2 week for the Wizards, which included standout performances from Coulibaly and Kispert. At the end, Greg offers his current Top 5 prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. Enjoy!

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Wizards finally win a game ... and then lose 3 more by double-digits

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:29:26 +0000

Greg discusses the Wizards' win over Denver to snap their 16-game slide, recaps the ensuing 3 losses and discusses trade rumors involving Valanciunas, Kuzma, Brogdon and more. Enjoy!

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The Wizards are a sad, pathetic basketball team

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 06:18:30 +0000

In this episode, Greg rants for 30 minutes about the sad state of the Wizards. There's tanking, then there's the awful basketball Washington's played over this 15-game losing streak. Also included: Wizards' fans' frustrations with Monumental Sports' biased coverage of the team. Enjoy!

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Wizards lose 11th straight, a rant on Kuzma's postgame comments, and Sarr's breakout game

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:36:47 +0000

Greg opens the show with a rant on Kyle Kuzma, his attitude and why the Wiz must move on now. Also discussed are Alex Sarr's career night in Indiana, Bilal's lockdown defense on Jayson Tatum and the Wizards' 11-game losing streak. Enjoy!

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Kuz starts over George, Bilal shines and poor rebounding leads to 5-game skid

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:21:29 +0000

Greg offers his thoughts on Kuzma starting over George, Kispert's shooting slump, Sarr's high volume of 3-point attempts and breaks down the Wizards' 5-game losing streak. Enjoy!

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Coulibaly, Rookies shine as Wiz Kids start season 2-2

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:20:08 +0000

Bilal Coulibaly dropped 27 points on the Hawks two days after dropping 17 and clamping Trae Young to win the game. Sarr, Bub and George started on Wednesday and looked terrific, Poole is balling, Kuz found his shot and the Wiz Kids have won two straight. Let's talk about it!

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Wizards Season Preview

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:05:23 +0000

In this episode, Greg's older brother, Jason, joins the show to discuss the opening night roster, starting five, rotations, breakout players and much more. Enjoy!

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Kispert's consistency, Kuzma's struggles and more in Wizards preseason play

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:05:06 +0000

Greg makes the case for Corey Kispert to start following his string of impressive preseason showings. He also discusses Kyle Kuzma's struggles thus far and why he understands why Wizards fans have begun to turn on Kuzma and some of the other veterans on the squad. Enjoy!

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George, Kispert ball out in Wizards preseason loss to Knicks

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 04:59:25 +0000

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

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Sarr shines in Wizards preseason debut

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 15:30:14 +0000

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

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Wizards training camp recap, Leonsis' comments on Beal, media day takeaways

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 14:56:37 +0000

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

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Answering the Wizards' most pressing questions entering 24-25 season

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:12:38 +0000

We back! In this episode, Greg answers eight pressing questions for the Wizards entering this season, including: Does Sarr live up to the hype? Who gets traded? Kispert extension?

Enjoy!

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Wizards offseason talk: Omoruyi cut, Kispert extension, schedule release

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 15:07:54 +0000

In this episode, Greg discusses Eugene Omoruyi being waived and how that affects the final roster decisions. Plus, a potential Corey Kispert extension and some schedule talk. Enjoy!

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Exploring Wizards Trades: Kuzma, Valanciunas, Brogdon and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 15:21:40 +0000

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

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Mailbag: Kuzma's trade timeline, FO's Tyus Jones blunder, role predictions for Sarr, Bub

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 14:09:43 +0000

In this episode, Greg answers viewers' questions regarding the Wizards future. Whether a Kyle Kuzma trade is imminent, the front offices' Tyus Jones blunder, predictions on Kispert's role for next season and more are answered in this episode. Enjoy!

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Wizards Summer League Grades, Starting Five Prediction, Kispert Extension Rumors

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:45:22 +0000

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

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Wizards Summer League recap: Bub shines, Sarr struggles through first two games

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:28:34 +0000

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

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Wizards sign Saddiq Bey, Summer League roster released, Kuzma trade rumors

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:33:02 +0000

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

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Wizards sign Valanciunas/Vukcevic, Tyus Jones sign & trade options, roster projection

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 15:43:24 +0000

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

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Wizards Free Agency Special

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:07:34 +0000

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

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Wizards crush Day 1 of the NBA Draft

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:02:50 +0000

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

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Washington Wizards NBA Draft Guide

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:08:56 +0000

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

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Pick No. 2 scenarios, trades with Detroit and Sacramento, pre-draft workouts

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:59:40 +0000

Greg explores every possible scenario surrounding the 2nd overall pick, including the Wizards moving back with Detroit as well as gaining another lottery pick from Sacramento. Plus, an updated list of prospects that have completed pre-draft workouts with the Wizards. Enjoy!

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Highlights from Keefe's intro presser, Sarr falling to No, 2.

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 15:46:47 +0000

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

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Brian Keefe named head coach, Gaff and KP in The Finals, Sarr at No. 2

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 31 May 2024 14:40:20 +0000

Greg breaks down why Brian Keefe is the right hire in Washington, Gafford and Porzingis making The Finals and why building around Beal was the issue, not the players put around him.

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Recapping year one of the Michael Winger era

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 24 May 2024 06:10:42 +0000

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

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Wizards Draft Discussion, Trade Talk with Matt Modderno

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 21 May 2024 14:57:43 +0000

Matt Modderno joins the show to discuss targets for the Wizards at picks 2, 26 and 51. Greg and Matt then analyze potential trades to get Washington up to No. 1, as well as what to do with Kyle Kuzma. Enjoy!

You can find Matt on Twitter (@MattModderno) and on his podcasts (Bleav in Wizards / Bleav in DMV Hoops). Highly recommend his content!

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Wizards get the 2nd overall pick!

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 13 May 2024 06:29:45 +0000

The Wizards got some lottery luck, and Greg breaks down exactly what this pick means for their future. Top prospects, possible trade scenarios and news regarding Washington's head coaching search. Enjoy!

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Simulating the Wizards Offseason

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 8 May 2024 15:02:52 +0000

Greg simulates the lottery, trades with the Grizzlies for the 7th overall pick, and decides what to do with Tyus Jones. Enjoy!

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Wizards NBA Draft Guide with Ben Pfeifer

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:17:21 +0000

Respected NBA Draft analyst Ben Pfeifer joins the show to discuss his favorite prospects atop the draft, preferences for Washington at pick #26, and second-round gems the Wizards could take at #52.

You can follow Ben on Twitter (@bjpf_) and YouTube (@benpfeifer8192) for more draft coverage!

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Wizards Offseason Preview

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:33:04 +0000

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

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First Annual Teddy Awards: Wizards 2023-24 season awards

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:21:03 +0000

In this special episode, Greg hands out awards for MVP, best/worst front office move, as well as some fun awards like worst contract in the NBA. Enjoy!

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Vukcevic, Avdija and Poole shine, Butler inks NBA deal, lottery update and more

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 16:25:44 +0000

Greg gives his take on Ben Standig's Twitter poll, discusses the impressive play from Tristan Vukcevic, Jordan Poole and Deni Avdija, and hypes up Jared Butler's contract.

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Poole, Avdija, Kispert shine in win, mailbag questions and draft positioning

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 16:11:13 +0000

Greg discusses Jordan Poole's ascension, Avdija and Kispert's big games vs Bucks, answers your questions and informs you on what to root for when it comes to draft positioning. Enjoy!

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Will Clayton joins the pod to talk Deni Avdija, Jordan Poole and Ted's botched move to VA

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:14:02 +0000

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

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Bilal Coulibaly out for season, Jordan Poole flashes potential at PG and Wiz win two-straight

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:19:08 +0000

In this episode, Greg gives his evaluation on Coulibaly's rookie year, highlights Jordan Poole's improved play at PG and breaks down a 2-1 week for the Wizards.

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Wizards show no effort in losses, Vukcevic contract details and a draft lottery update

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:10:43 +0000

In this episode, Greg rants about the lack of effort these past four games, breaks down the Tristan Vukcevic contract, and provides an outlook on where the Wizards strand in the draft lottery

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Wizards win two-straight games, Deni's ascendence and Kuzma's late-game struggles

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:36:51 +0000

Greg discusses the wins over Charlotte and Miami, how Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert have exceeded expectations, as well as his concern with Kyle Kuzma's late-game shot selection.

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Wizards 16-game losing streak, Kuzma's late-game struggles and the resurgence of Poole

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 16:58:20 +0000

Greg discusses the Wizards historically bad losing streak, R.J. Hampton, Kyle Kuzma's clutch-time woes and how Jordan Poole has turned his season around off the bench.

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Jordan Poole to the bench, Johnny Davis minutes and a potentially-winless February

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:21:49 +0000

Greg discusses Jordan Poole's move to the bench, rotational minutes for Johnny Davis and Jared Butler Jr, as well as how the Wizards could make NBA history in a few days. Enjoy!

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Grading every Wizards player at the All-Star break

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:03:31 +0000

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

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Kuzma declines trade to Mavs, update on Wizards move to VA and an assessment on Brian Keefe through ten games

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:22:43 +0000

In this episode, Greg gives his take on Kuzma declining a trade to the Mavs, provides an update on the Wizards potential move to VA and explores moving Poole to the bench.

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Wizards Trade Deadline Recap

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 17:24:25 +0000

Greg shares his takes on the disappointing deadline for Washington and tries to rationalize the decisions made by the Wizards front office. Enjoy!

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Last Minute Trade Deadline Thoughts

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 14:25:33 +0000

Greg educates the listeners on the latest rumors involving Tyus Jones, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford and also offers his take on the Wizards' trade block.

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Reviewing Mock Wizards Trades

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 15:33:11 +0000

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

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Wizards Trade Deadline Predictions with Matt Modderno

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:41:12 +0000

Matt Modderno of the Bleav In Wizards and Bleav In DMV Hoops podcast joins Greg to discuss trade possibilities for the Wizards.

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WIZARDS FIRE WES UNSELD JR.

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:20:04 +0000

The Washington Wizards have parted ways with head coach Wes Unseld Jr. Unseld held a record of 77-130 through two+ season in Washington. Assistant coach Brian Keefe will take over as the interim HC.

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Kyle Kuzma trade rumors, Bagley and Livers expectations, Johnny Davis to the G League

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:17:42 +0000

Greg discusses trade rumors for Kyle Kuzma, Tyus Jones and Daniel Gafford while offering his thoughts on Johnny Davis being sent to the G League.

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Wizards trade for Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:43:41 +0000

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

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Wizards Trade Deadline Predictions

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 00:43:06 +0000

In this episode, Greg predicts which players on the Wizards will be traded by the feb. 8 trade deadline.

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Wizards pick up win No. 4, blow two more double-digit leads en route to a 4-22 record.

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:54:31 +0000

The Washington Wizards lost six in a row before beating the Pacers, just to lose two more games after that. In this episode, Greg breaks down a 1-4 week in Washington, highlighting the good, the bad and the ugly.

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Recapping another winless week in Washington

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 18:09:18 +0000

In this episode, Greg breaks down close losses to Orlando and Philly, and takes trime to discuss what to do with Johnny Davis.

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Another epic collapse in Charlotte, blowout losses to Orlando and Atlanta, and the Wizards' first win since Nov. 8

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:09:23 +0000

In this episode, Greg recaps a 1-4 stretch for the Wizards, which included another 19+-point blown lead. He also gets into the great plpay of Kuz, not so great play of Poole, and Deni Avdija's offensive resurgence.

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Wizards collapse in the 4th quarter...again

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:42:44 +0000

I offer my unfiltered thoughts on the brutal 23-point collapse in Toronto, Bilal Coulibaly's intriguing development, and break down the other two games in what was an 0-3 week for the Wizards.

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Wizards go 1-3 on road trip - Kuz and Deni excel

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 18:24:35 +0000

In this episode, Greg breaks down the final three games of the recent road trip. He offers his opinion on the Wizards 3rd quarter struggles, lack of adjustments, and poor defensive effort.

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Defense struggles as Wizards go 1-2 to start the season

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:07:36 +0000

The Wizards opened up the 2023-24 season with a dud against Indiana, giving up 143 points. They followed that effort with a strong home-opening win against Memphis, with Corey Kispert being the focal point., Then, Unseld's squad took a step back in a blowout loss to Boston.

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Wizards Season Preview with Matt Modderno

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:31:04 +0000

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

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@Domo8186 joins Greg to discuss preseason game #1, player development, and expectations for the Wizards

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:38:06 +0000

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

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Wes Unseld Jr. has his 4th-year option picked up + Media Day recap

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 16:07:14 +0000

Live from Wizards Media Day, Greg breaks down the best moments, including quotes, storylines, and more. Additionally, as reported by Ava Wallace, HC Wes Unseld Jr will be back for a fourth season in 2024-25. Greg offers an optimistic outlook on that decision, and why having a lame-duck coach wouldn't have been ideal.

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Wizards depth chart breakdown: Discussing which two players get cut

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:59:05 +0000

In this episode, Greg breaks down his depth chart, cuts two players, and gives his take on the Taj Gibson signing.

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Washington Wizards Offseason Recap

admin@bleav.com (Greg Finberg) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:21:55 +0000

My brother, a big time Wizards fan, and I breakdown all the best and most noteworthy moves of this offseason. We discuss trading Bradley Beal, my Twitter beef with Monte Morris, and our love of Kyle Kuzma's contract.

(0:00 - 3:24) Intro

(3:24 - 11:20) Bradley Beal traded to Suns

(11:20-21:35) Kristaps Porzingis traded to Celtics

(21:35 - 23:45) Most underappreciated Wizard

(23:45 - 33:06) Jordan Poole traded to Wizards

(33:06 -38:04) Greg's beef with Monte Morris

(38:04 - 40:25) Monte Morris traded to Detroit

(40:25 - 47:54) Kyle Kuzma re-signs with Wizards

(47:54 - 54:16) Trivia introduction / Outro

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