The Wizards Podcast
Episodes
The Washington Wizards are a cursed franchise
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 op...
Wizards Offseason Preview
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg preview the Wizards' offseason road ahead, including lottery percentages, potential draft targets at each spot in the top 6 and a projection of W...
Washington Wizards End-of-Season Awards
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
Washington Wizards 2024-25 season recap
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg recaps the Wizards' 2024-25 season, offering analysis on Washington's four rookies, Bilal Coulibaly, Jordan Poole, draft picks and more. He also ...
Ideal scenarios regarding Memphis' pick, Tiebreaker between Wiz/Jazz
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The tank race is coming down to the wire!
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fan...
The Bub Carrington-Deni Avdija trade debate
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Washington allows 162, suffers embarrassing 53-point home loss
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The NBA has a tanking problem
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
Bub and Kyshawn don't back down, Wizards social media issues, more losses
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Washington's rookie class is ascending
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Kyshawn George: Defensive Stopper
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg breaks down a trio of Wizards games post All-Star break, including Kyle Kuzma's return to Washington. Greg highlights the standout defensive perf...
Assessing the Wizards at the All-Star break
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg assesses the Wizards' tank thus far and highlights some highs and lows with 28 games remaining. He also answers mailbag questions, which include ...
A Will Dawkins Deadline Masterclass
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. But...
Trade Deadline Special: Kuz to Milwaukee, JV to Sacramento, Wiz are hot
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
The Washington Wizards are an embarrassment
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 twee...
How the Wizards could become players in a Jimmy Butler trade
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Somebody made the call to Brian Keefe
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg discusses coach Keefe's odd rotational changes and the frustration with Washington benching Butler/Champagnie to showcase trade ...
Sarr shines as Wizards get swept in tank bowl
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Latest Kuzma trade rumors, Poole's game winner and more
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Poo...
Poole in midst of career year, Coulibaly shines in 1-2 week for Wizards
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wizards finally win a game ... and then lose 3 more by double-digits
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg discusses the Wizards' win over Denver to snap their 16-game slide, recaps the ensuing 3 losses and discusses trade rumors involving Valanciunas,...
The Wizards are a sad, pathetic basketball team
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Wizards lose 11th straight, a rant on Kuzma's postgame comments, and Sarr's breakout game
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Kuz starts over George, Bilal shines and poor rebounding leads to 5-game skid
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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' ...
Coulibaly, Rookies shine as Wiz Kids start season 2-2
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Wed...
Wizards Season Preview
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg's older brother, Jason, joins the show to discuss the opening night roster, starting five, rotations, breakout players and much ...
Kispert's consistency, Kuzma's struggles and more in Wizards preseason play
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg makes the case for Corey Kispert to start following his string of impressive preseason showings. He also discusses Kyle Kuzma's struggles thus fa...
George, Kispert ball out in Wizards preseason loss to Knicks
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pla...
Sarr shines in Wizards preseason debut
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Wizards training camp recap, Leonsis' comments on Beal, media day takeaways
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 finis...
Answering the Wizards' most pressing questions entering 24-25 season
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ge...
Wizards offseason talk: Omoruyi cut, Kispert extension, schedule release
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg discusses Eugene Omoruyi being waived and how that affects the final roster decisions. Plus, a potential Corey Kispert extension...
Exploring Wizards Trades: Kuzma, Valanciunas, Brogdon and more
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg discusses three mock trades involving Kyle Kuzma and Jonas Valanciunas. Additionally, Greg breaks down the availability of veter...
Mailbag: Kuzma's trade timeline, FO's Tyus Jones blunder, role predictions for Sarr, Bub
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg answers viewers' questions regarding the Wizards future. Whether a Kyle Kuzma trade is imminent, the front offices' Tyus Jones b...
Wizards Summer League Grades, Starting Five Prediction, Kispert Extension Rumors
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Wizards Summer League recap: Bub shines, Sarr struggles through first two games
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg discusses the Wizards first two Summer League games: Bub Carrington's impressive PG-play, Alex Sarr's offensive struggles and wh...
Wizards sign Saddiq Bey, Summer League roster released, Kuzma trade rumors
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg discusses the Saddiq Bey signing, breaks down the Wizards Summer League roster and offers his take on the Kuzma trade rumors. Enjoy!
Wizards sign Valanciunas/Vukcevic, Tyus Jones sign & trade options, roster projection
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg discusses Valanciunas' team-friendly contract, what Vukcevic's two-way deal says about Wizards' roster space, Tyus Jones' sign & trade market...
Wizards Free Agency Special
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 & trad...
Wizards crush Day 1 of the NBA Draft
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Washington Wizards NBA Draft Guide
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ava...
Pick No. 2 scenarios, trades with Detroit and Sacramento, pre-draft workouts
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg explores every possible scenario surrounding the 2nd overall pick, including the Wizards moving back with Detroit as well as gaining another lott...
Highlights from Keefe's intro presser, Sarr falling to No, 2.
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg breaks down the Brian Keefe intro presser, highlighting the most telling quotes for Washington's future. He also discusses Alex Sarr and the grow...
Brian Keefe named head coach, Gaff and KP in The Finals, Sarr at No. 2
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Recapping year one of the Michael Winger era
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 bre...
Wizards Draft Discussion, Trade Talk with Matt Modderno
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Wizards get the 2nd overall pick!
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Wizards got some lottery luck, and Greg breaks down exactly what this pick means for their future. Top prospects, possible trade scenarios and new...
Simulating the Wizards Offseason
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg simulates the lottery, trades with the Grizzlies for the 7th overall pick, and decides what to do with Tyus Jones. Enjoy!
Wizards NBA Draft Guide with Ben Pfeifer
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Respected NBA Draft analyst Ben Pfeifer joins the show to discuss his favorite prospects atop the draft, preferences for Washington at pick #26, and s...
Wizards Offseason Preview
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg's brother, Jason Finberg, joins the show to discuss key dates, storylines and decisions for the Wizards this offseason. This includes NBA Draft p...
First Annual Teddy Awards: Wizards 2023-24 season awards
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Vukcevic, Avdija and Poole shine, Butler inks NBA deal, lottery update and more
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jar...
Poole, Avdija, Kispert shine in win, mailbag questions and draft positioning
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Will Clayton joins the pod to talk Deni Avdija, Jordan Poole and Ted's botched move to VA
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 nex...
Bilal Coulibaly out for season, Jordan Poole flashes potential at PG and Wiz win two-straight
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Wizards show no effort in losses, Vukcevic contract details and a draft lottery update
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wher...
Wizards win two-straight games, Deni's ascendence and Kuzma's late-game struggles
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wizards 16-game losing streak, Kuzma's late-game struggles and the resurgence of Poole
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 arou...
Jordan Poole to the bench, Johnny Davis minutes and a potentially-winless February
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
Grading every Wizards player at the All-Star break
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg grades every Wizards player (currently on the roster) at the All-Star break.
Kuzma declines trade to Mavs, update on Wizards move to VA and an assessment on Brian Keefe through ten games
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 movin...
Wizards Trade Deadline Recap
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg shares his takes on the disappointing deadline for Washington and tries to rationalize the decisions made by the Wizards front office. Enjoy!
Last Minute Trade Deadline Thoughts
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Reviewing Mock Wizards Trades
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cons...
Wizards Trade Deadline Predictions with Matt Modderno
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Modderno of the Bleav In Wizards and Bleav In DMV Hoops podcast joins Greg to discuss trade possibilities for the Wizards.
WIZARDS FIRE WES UNSELD JR.
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 coa...
Kyle Kuzma trade rumors, Bagley and Livers expectations, Johnny Davis to the G League
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Wizards trade for Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported, the Wizards are sending Mike Muscala and Danilo Gallinari to Detroit in exchange for Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Live...
Wizards Trade Deadline Predictions
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg predicts which players on the Wizards will be traded by the feb. 8 trade deadline.
Wizards pick up win No. 4, blow two more double-digit leads en route to a 4-22 record.
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 we...
Recapping another winless week in Washington
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg breaks down close losses to Orlando and Philly, and takes trime to discuss what to do with Johnny Davis.
Another epic collapse in Charlotte, blowout losses to Orlando and Atlanta, and the Wizards' first win since Nov. 8
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wizards collapse in the 4th quarter...again
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I offer my unfiltered thoughts on the brutal 23-point collapse in Toronto, Bilal Coulibaly's intriguing development, and break down the other two game...
Wizards go 1-3 on road trip - Kuz and Deni excel
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Defense struggles as Wizards go 1-2 to start the season
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ag...
Wizards Season Preview with Matt Modderno
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Modderno of the "Bleav in Wizards" podcast joins Greg to discuss final roster cuts, predictions for the starting lineup, and some areas of concer...
@Domo8186 joins Greg to discuss preseason game #1, player development, and expectations for the Wizards
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Wes Unseld Jr. has his 4th-year option picked up + Media Day recap
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Wizards Media Day, Greg breaks down the best moments, including quotes, storylines, and more. Additionally, as reported by Ava Wallace, HC W...
Wizards depth chart breakdown: Discussing which two players get cut
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Greg breaks down his depth chart, cuts two players, and gives his take on the Taj Gibson signing.
Washington Wizards Offseason Recap
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Twit...