Best Matt Modderno Podcasts (2025)

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Reacting to the Start of the Wizards Season with Matt Modderno 1:20:42

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Send us a text For this week’s show, Wardell, Troy and Isaac were joined by Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) of Bleav in Wizards, Fear the Podcast, and The Department of Hoops to review the Washington Wizards season-opening loss to the Bucks (3:05). They discussed Kyshawn George’s breakout performance (5:14), projected Bub Carrington's development as …

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Georgetown Beats Maryland, More DMV Hoops Teams Back in Action | DMV Hoops Weekly Ep 1 10:10

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Mason Kinnahan recaps the best games from the DMV's D1 college hoops programs through the first week of the season. Georgetown and Maryland renew one of the best rivalries in the DMV. George Mason starts the year 2-0. George Washington took on USF in a high scoring showdown. Two freshmen shine for the American Eagles. And Howard hosted Missouri in …

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American's Madden Collins, Duane Simpkins, & Julen Iturbe after their 84-78 home win over Penn 7:00

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American University Men's Basketball secured their first win of the season against the University of Pennsylvania. Both teams like to play uptempo and shoot a lot of threes so it made for a fun watch for DMV Hoops fans. AU freshmen Madden Collins really stood out with 25 points and 4 steals, as did sophomore forward Julen Iturbe who had 16 points, …

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Reality Hits the Wizards, the Cam Whitmore Experiment and John Wall's New Role with Michael Lee 1:27:04

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Send us a text Troy, Isaac and Wardell kicked off this week's show by recapping the Wizards ongoing losing streak (3:22) while assessing how a few players on the roster have fared throughout this opening stretch of the season. They're then joined by Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) of The Washington Post to preview John Wall's upcoming broadcast debut f…

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Ranking the Wizards most important young pieces & Celtics game reactions 59:52

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

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Wizards Lose a Heartbreaker to Philadelphia with Matt Moore (Hardwood Paroxysm) 40:38

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Send us a text This week, Troy and Isaac open up the show by discussing Howard Men's Basketball exhibition game against American University and then the Bison's open practice with the Capital City Go-Go (1:45). From there, the breakdown the Washington Wizards nail-biting loss to the Philadelphia 76ers (8:34). They're then joined by Matt Moore (@HPB…

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Bilal Coulibaly is BACK! Plus, who is showing more star potential between Alex Sarr & Kyshawn George 1:02:40

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to catch you up on all things Wizards. They break down Bilal Coulibaly's return, Alex Sarr's ascension to potential stardom, Kyshawn George's positive effect on his teammates, Cam Whitmore's attitude, and the veteran leadership. They also talk about Jordan Poole's comments about the fanbase and the Wizards' f…

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Wizards Game 1 reactions & which former Wizards played like they could have been point shaving 49:20

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Jahadi White & Matt Modderno analyze the Wizards Game 1 loss to the Bucks. Who stood out in Game 1? Which players performed well? Who did we want to see more from? And in light of the FBI arresting NBA players related to gambling, they talk about how that could influence the rest of the league, including the Wizards. Plus, a preview of Game 2 vs th…

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Howard Men's Basketball General Manager Daniel Marks on their upcoming open practice with the Capital City Go-Go 22:15

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Howard Men's Basketball is one of the most creative programs in college basketball and they have several really cool events local basketball fans would enjoy. The programs's General Manager & NIL Strategist Daniel Marks joins Bleav in DMV Hoops to share the details of those events, including a Homecoming Meet & Greet on 10/25, an open practice for …

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Howard Men's Basketball GM Daniel Marks on their upcoming open practice with the Capital City Go-Go 22:15

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Howard Men's Basketball ( ⁨@howarduniversity⁩ ) is one of the most creative programs in college basketball and they have several really cool events local basketball fans would enjoy. The programs's General Manager & NIL Strategist Daniel Marks joins Bleav in DMV Hoops to share the details of those events, including a Homecoming Meet & Greet on 10/2…

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Wizards Preseason Recap and the State of NBA Media with Mike Prada 1:23:24

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Send us a text This week Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Mike Prada (@MikePradaNBA) of The Athletic to recap the Washington Wizards brief preseason (3:05). Together, they gave their thoughts on how the team should adjust given Bub Carrington's injury (6:06). They also share which players on the Wizards roster they expect to take a leap forwa…

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Reaction to the Wizards first preseason game, a 113-112 loss to Toronto 1:07:53

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno go through the things they liked and didn't like from the Wizards' first preseason game vs the Raptors. Fans seem split on Bub Carrington's future in particular so Jahadi and Matt weigh in on that. Also, which Wizards young player was the most impressive despite playing limited minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz…

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Wizards Promotional Giveaways, Rising Ticket Prices, and Season Predictions with Domo 1:32:56

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Send us a text For today's show, Isaac, Troy and Wardell are once again joined by Domo of Wizards of Gallery Place! They kick things off by reviewing the Wizards recently announced promotional giveaway schedule for the upcoming season (4:43). They then discuss Varun Shankar's recent article in The Washington Post which outlined the team's rise in t…

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American University Basketball Preview with Julen Iturbe, Geoff Sprouse, & Duane Simpkins 1:02:49

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American University is coming off a season that saw them win 22 games en route to a Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. This year's team will be less experienced but arguably more talented across the board. So what should AU fans expect from the Eagles this season? Sophomore forward Julen Iturbe, senior guard Geoff Sprouse, …

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Expectations for each player on the Washington Wizards for the 2025 26 NBA Season 1:11:07

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Former Washing Wizards center Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down each member of the Wizards roster and what they expect to see from them in terms of role and improvement this season. They also discuss who the likely starting five will be, who may get waived, and who expects to be in the rotations. Plus, some thoughts on Monumental Sports and…

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Wizards Media Day Recap, Previewing the Wizards' Bigs, and a Monumental Sports update with Kyle Wiedie 1:32:31

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Send us a text On this week’s show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by an incredibly special guest, Kyle Weidie - the founder of Truth About It of the former True Hoop Network. They opened up the show by closing out the Wizards Positional Group Previews, focusing on the team's bigs (7:49), which led into the show opening up the listener mailbag…

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George Mason Basketball Preview with Brayden O'Connor and Tony Skinn live from A10 Media Day 25:59

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On this episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno is joined by George Mason guard Brayden O'Connor and head coach Tony Skinn, live from Atlantic 10 Media Day. We cover preseason expectations, state of the program, names to know on the roster, style of play, scheduling, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adsw…

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George Washington Basketball Preview with Rafael Castro & Chris Caputo live from A10 Media Day 25:16

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On this episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno is joined by George Washington center Rafael Castro and head coach Chris Caputo, live from Atlantic 10 Media Day. We cover preseason expectations, state of the program, names to know on the roster, style of play, scheduling, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm…

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GW Basketball Insiders 9/29: Season preview + mailbag 1:09:53

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We are back! Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn preview the season and discuss expectations for GW basketball this year while answering mailbag questions. Topics include: - Offseason recap - Starting lineup predictions - Season predictions - Realistic expectations for the season Follow them on Twitter @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4! Hosted by Simplecas…

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Monumental Sports on the Outs at YouTube TV and Hulu, Will Dawkins' Press Conference, and Previewing the Wizards' Wings 1:26:18

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Send us a text On this week's show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac open things up by discussing the recent news regarding Monumental Sports Network's looming departure from YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV (5:54). From there, they recapped Will Dawkins' recent press conference ahead of the Washington Wizards' media day (23:58). They then rounded out The B…

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Getting ready for the Wizards 2025-26 season with a recap of their offseason and key news and notes 1:05:47

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The boys are back! Jahadi and Matt are back for another season of Wizards basketball! They break down all of their offseason moves, major news, and the state of the organization overall. Which players are about to have make or break seasons, who they're most excited to see, which veterans make the best mentors; the guys cover it all in this one! Ho…

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Wizards Training Camp Expectations and a Special Interview with Luka Garza 1:17:56

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Send us a text Troy, Isaac and Wardell open this week's show by reviewing the guards on the Washington Wizards roster, and assessing what each players' expectations are for the coming NBA season (3:28). From there, the crew is joined by D.C. legend and current Boston Celtic, Luka Garza (20:29)! Together, they discuss Garza's deep ties in the DMV, a…

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Bilal Coulibaly Undergoes Surgery, Mystics Season Review, and Selecting WNBA Awards 1:29:47

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Send us a text Troy, Isaac, and Wardell start off today's show by conducting an in-depth review of the Washington Mystics season now that the 2025 WNBA Regular Season has concluded (08:00), while also previewing the teams upcoming offseason (14:26). From there, they discuss the news of Bilal Coulibaly's injury and how it could affect the Washington…

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Mystics Miss out on Playoffs, FIBA EuroBasket Update, Kawhi & Clippers Investigation, and Grading the Central Division's Offseason 1:15:20

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Send us a text On this week's episode Wardell, Troy, and Isaac lead off by discussing the Washington Mystics’ current losing streak (04:19), and project what the team's future may be (08:58). Also, during the Beltway Beat they discuss Bub Carrington's new representation (15:47) as well as some changes to the G-League which may affect the Capital Ci…

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The UABL's Tournament of Nations with Folarin Campbell 29:18

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Send us a text On this week's episode of the show, listen as Isaac, Troy and Wardell take the Capitol Hoop Caucus on location to the UABL 4th Annual Tournament of Nations at The Bullpen in Washington DC. The Caucus described the sights and sounds from this incredible event and were also joined by Team Nigeria Head Coach & Former George Mason Patrio…

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John Wall's Retirement, the Mystics' Slide, and the UABL's Tournament of Nations with Michael Sykes, II & Steve Kolawole 1:24:17

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Send us a text In this week's jam-packed, Wardell, Isaac and Troy are joined by Michael Sykes, II of Business of Fashion to celebrate the legacy of John Wall following his official retirement announcement (04:03). Together they reflect on Wall’s unforgettable impact on the DC community, and make the case for retiring his jersey (19:14). After that,…

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Sonia Citron's Rookie of the Year Case, Mystics Roster Movement, and the Wizards Schedule Release 1:04:28

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Send us a text Troy is back! And he's joined by Isaac and Wardell to breakdown the Mystics 1-2 week (03:08), while pleading Sonia Citron's case for WNBA Rookie of the Year (07:26). From there, the gang also addresses some of the Mystics roster decisions (12:08) along with addressing some of the rumors which led to Alysha Clark requesting a trade fr…

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How Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Tounde Yessoufou, & Mikel Brown would fit with the Wizards 42:31

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The Washington Wizards seem very likely to end up near the top of the lottery in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here are the names fans should know and how they fit with the rest of the roster. Players discussed: Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Tounde Yessoufou, Cameron Boozer, Mikel Brown, Nate Ament, Koa Peat, Tyran Stokes, Alijah Arenas, Jayden Quaintance, I…

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Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Sykes, Wizards Re-Unite with Anthony Gill, and a Go-Go Trade with Jenn Hatfield 58:52

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Send us a text On today's show, Isaac and Wardell break down the Washington Mystics’ busy trade deadline moves: sending Brittney Sykes to Seattle (03:44) and Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut (11:14) with expert insight from Jenn Hatfield! From there, the two discuss the Washington Wizards' decision to waive Jaylen Martin (23:45) and re-sign Anthony G…

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Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Mystics Lose a Nail-Biter to Golden State, and Kyshawn George Playing in the FIBA AmeriCup 58:12

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Send us a text In this episode, Wardell and Isaac cover the Mystics' recent five-game homestand, including a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Golden State Valkyries (03:43). From there, they address the looming WNBA trade deadline, debate whether Washington should make a move (14:58). The two also discuss the news of Gilbert Arenas' arrest (24:4…

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Wizards Buyout Marcus Smart, Mystics Fall to the Sparks, and Sounds From Summer League with Josh Oduro, Chris Miles, and Carlo Jiménez 47:22

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Send us a text Isaac Agyekum-Harris flies solo for this week's episode, and he leads off the show by recapping the Mystics performances during WNBA All-Star Weekend (02:45) along with the Wizards recent contract buyouts (08:54). He is then joined by Charlotte Hornets Summer League champion, and DMV native, Josh Oduro (12:36)! Together the two discu…

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Mystics All-Star Preview, Wizards Summer League Takeaways, and 2026 NBA Draft Update with Fran Fraschilla 1:26:52

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Send us a text On today's show, Isaac and Wardell discuss Isaac's key takeaways from his trip to watch the Wizards at this year's NBA Summer League! From there, the two recap the last week of Mystics basketball (18:27) while also previewing WNBA All-Star Weekend (24:20) - with Washington now having three All-Stars on Team Clark. Also on today's sho…

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Wizards NBA Summer League recap | Who impressed, who didn't, & how is the rebuild going 41:28

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

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Wizards beat the Nets 102-96 in Summer League | Postgame show 36:15

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

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Kiki and Sonia are All-Stars, the Wizards Trade for Cam Whitmore and Ship Out Kelly Olynyk 1:03:23

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Send us a text Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off the latest episode of the show by recapping the last week of Mystics basketball, which leads to a discussion surrounding the team's two rookie all-stars: Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron (09:35). After that, the crew breaks down the Wizards recent trade with the Rockets to bring home DMV-native Cam Whit…

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Kyshawn George & Tre Johnson shine in the Wizards 103-84 loss to the Suns in NBA Summer League 38:25

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Matt Modderno and Jim Coulter of the Wizards Weekly Podcast provide analysis of the Washington Wizards first Summer League Game, a 103-84 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson were the standouts for the Wizards so Jim and Matt cover what went well, what went wrong, and what it may mean for the Wizards season. Hosted by Simplecast…

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Washington Wizards Summer League roster breakdown 28:09

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In this episode, Ben Wolf is joined by Nic Thomas, founder of Draftstack, to break down the Washington Wizards’ Summer League roster. They take a closer look at some of the lesser-known names, including undrafted free agent signings, discussing each player’s strengths, areas for improvement, and what they need to show in Vegas to earn a shot at the…

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The Wizards trade Kelly Olynyk to the Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, & a 2nd 10:25

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

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Cam Whitmore traded from the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards! 19:55

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

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Wizards Make a Trade, Mystics Fall to the Wings, and NBA Free Agency Review with Big Pooh 1:32:50

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Send us a text Troy, Isaac, and Wardell open up today's show by breaking down the Mystics' recent loss to the Dallas Wings. They are then joined by DMV Legend, Big Pooh of Little Brother, to review the Wizards' recent trade (10:35) and what their next offseason moves could be (23:10). From there, the group provides their analysis on which franchise…

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What you need to know about Jamir Watkins, the Wizards 43rd pick 23:43

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The Washington Wizards selected Florida State guard/wing Jamir Watkins at 43, but what should Wizards fans expect from the second rounder? Austin Veazey, basketball writer and editor for Nole Gameday and co-host of the Hear the Spear podcast, joins Matt Modderno to fill fans in on Watkins on and off the court. They discuss Watkins's strengths, area…

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The Wizards selected Will Riley with the 21st pick in the NBA Draft so we break down the Illinois freshman's game 29:49

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Mike LaTulip, a former Illinois guard and basketball analyst for the Field of 68 and the Illini Inquirer, joins Matt Modderno to break down the game of new Wizards wing Will Riley. LaTulip fills listeners in on Riley's strengths, areas for improvement, Day 1 readiness, long-term potential, ideal roles, and what his mindset and work ethic are like. …

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Grading the Wizards' Draft, Summer League Forecasting, and Shakira Austin's Dominance with Greg Finberg 1:14:08

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Send us a text On this week’s episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell break down the Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft haul with special guest Greg Finberg (The Wizards Podcast, Bullets Forever, The Daily Collegian). From Trey Johnson’s upside to Jamir Watkins’ dog mentality, the crew is grading picks, dissecting strategy, and forecasting Summer League standouts. …

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The Washington Wizards selected Tre Johnson #6 overall so we break down his game! 22:24

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Keenan Womack of Inside Texas, part of the On3 Network, and NBA Draft at SI joins Matt Modderno to break down the game of Texas freshman Tre Johnson. We go through his strengths, areas for improvement, likely role, potential ceiling, Day 1 expectations, his mindset and work ethic, player comps, and his fit with Washington. 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Is Tr…

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2025 Live NBA Draft show 3:10:54

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

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The Wizards Select Tre Johnson and Trade Back for Will Riley with Domo 41:31

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Send us a text Troy, Isaac, and Wardell are joined once again by Domo to break down the Washington Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft picks — Trey Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. The crew provides their instant reactions, player comps (Booker? Ray Allen?), and what these picks mean for the rebuild. Plus, a draft-themed spelling bee. It’s basketball…

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Jordan Poole Trade Reactions and Eastern Conference Draft Night Forecasts with CJ Holmes, Bobby Manning and Andres Lopez 1:01:37

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Send us a text In this special episode of the show, Isaac and Wardell provide their immediate reactions to the Wizards’ shocking trade sending Jordan Poole to New Orleans, while also breaking down what it means for Washington’s rebuild. They're then joined by C.J. Holmes, Bobby Manning, and Andres Lopez to gain further insights around the Eastern C…

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Wizards Draft Rumblings, Ace Bailey Drama & Secret Workouts Revealed 1:11:32

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Send us a text It’s Draft Week in the NBA, and the District is buzzing at the prospect of all potential outcomes! So Troy, Isaac, and Wardell take a dive deep into the Wizards’ high-stakes strategy—are they trading up for Dillon Harper? Is Ace Bailey angling for Brooklyn or D.C.? And what’s the real story behind that hush-hush workout with Jeremiah…

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Live 2025 NBA Mock Draft! Wizards have picks 6, 18, & 40 1:18:43

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

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New Wizards City Edition Jerseys, the Mystics week off, and WNBA Awards Tracker with Josh Valdez 1:08:30

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Send us a text In this jam-packed episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell are joined by special guest Josh Valdez of Clutch Points to recap the Mystics' dominant win over the Connecticut Sun last week. They also applaud the recent praise which Washington's young core has garnered from the national media. From there, the group makes their early selections…