Best Matt Whitmore Podcasts (2025)

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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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1h ago41:28

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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!By Bleav

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Beal bought out, Wiz shut down top guys, Summer League thoughts 37:27

4h ago37:27

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Greg offers his thoughts on the Wizards shutting down their top guys in Summer League, discusses Bradley Beal's buyout with Phoenix and analyses Washington's previous two Summer League games. Enjoy!

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Alex Sarr shines with 8 blocks in Wizards' Summer League win 35:08

2d ago35:08

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

3d ago36:15

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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.By Bleav

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

5d ago38:25

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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.…

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Wizards sign Tristan Vukcevic, Marvin Bagley III 25:02

6d ago25:02

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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 54:53

7d ago54:53

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Greg is joined by Matt Modderno to discuss the Kelly Olynyk trade, offer a detailed breakdown of the Summer League roster and more. Enjoy! Check out Matt's work! YouTube: @departmentofhoops X: MattModderno

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Washington Wizards Summer League roster breakdown 28:09

7d ago28:09

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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

9d ago10:25

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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.By Bleav

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

11d ago19:55

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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!By Bleav

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Wizards trade for Cam Whitmore 25:24

11d ago25:24

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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 24:55

12d ago24:55

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

16d ago23:43

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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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Wizards Free Agency Special: Options at center, Gill waived, roster outlook 40:48

16d ago40:48

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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 33:17

17d ago33:17

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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! Follow Eric on X: https://x.com/ericchenry_?lang= Read Eric's work at Horns247: https://247sports.com/college/texas/

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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

18d ago29:49

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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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Breaking down Jamir Watkins' game with FSU hoops reporter Sam Stevens 26:41

18d ago26:41

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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! Follow Sam on X: https://x.com/sam_stevens15 Read Sam's work: https://the-stevens-scoop-sports.blogspot.com/

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

21d ago22:24

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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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NBA Draft Reaction: Wizards select Jamir Watkins at No. 43 37:34

19d ago37:34

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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 31:36

22d ago31:36

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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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2025 Live NBA Draft show 3:10:54

22d ago3:10:54

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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.By Bleav

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Wizards trade Jordan Poole for CJ McCollum, salary relief 37:45

23d ago37:45

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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 42:36

26d ago42:36

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

28d ago1:18:43

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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.By Bleav

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Could Ace Bailey fall to the Wizards at No. 6? 21:36

29d ago21:36

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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 42:08

1M ago42:08

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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 50:05

1M ago50:05

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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/ble…

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Potential NBA Draft steals for the Wizards 1:10:31

1M ago1:10:31

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Kevin Broom of the #SoWizards podcast and Bullets Forever is back to discuss players he and Matt Modderno are higher on than consensus & who make sense for the Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft. 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Rasheer Fleming 9:00 - Eric Dixon 13:00 - Drake Powell 16:00 - Rocco Zikarsky 22:00 - Johni Broome 26:00 - John Tonje 31:00 - Bogoljub Mark…

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A trade back option, Beal 'not wanted back' in Phoenix, trade outlook of Wizards vets 44:33

1M ago44:33

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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 39:21

1M ago39:21

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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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The best NBA Draft options for the Washington Wizards with the 6th and 18th picks 1:18:28

1M ago1:18:28

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Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno on the podcast to discuss the prospects he's higher on and lower on than consensus and who makes sense for the Wizards with the 6th and 18th picks. Prospects discussed include: Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Derik Queen, Kasparas Jakucionis, Noa Essengue, Col…

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Greg's NBA Draft Big Board 1.0, plus a pair of Wizards draft-night trade ideas 45:41

2M ago45:41

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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 50:42

2M ago50:42

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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 34:34

2M ago34:34

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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 33:51

2M ago33:51

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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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Six players the Washington Wizards should consider with the 18th pick 52:19

2M ago52:19

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NBA draft analyst with Ersin Demir joins the podcast to discuss 6 prospects the Wizards should consider taking with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft. Main prospects include: Nolan Traore, Carter Bryant, Maxime Raynaud, Rasheer Fleming, Jase Richardson, and Thomas Sorber. Also touched on Joan Beringer, Noa Essengue, and Will Riley.…

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Wizards Offseason Preview 36:40

2M ago36:40

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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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Every potential lottery pick the Washington Wizards will consider with their first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Matt Modderno breaks down the fit of each potential lottery pick the Wizards may take in the 2025 NBA Draft, including: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Egor Demin.By Bleav

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Season wrap-up and reviews of Marcus Smart, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Jordan Poole, and more! 1:05:50

3M ago1:05:50

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Jahadi White & Matt Modderno tie a bow on the Wizards 2024-25 season and talk through what they thought of the season's of several key Wizards, including Marcus Smart, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Jordan Poole. They also covered the Exit Interview quotes of several players and head coach Brian Keefe. 0:00 - Intro 6:00 - Bub Carrington's season 11…

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Washington Wizards End-of-Season Awards 59:05

3M ago59:05

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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 48:36

3M ago48:36

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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 18:23

3M ago18:23

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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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Buy, Hold, Sell the stocks of each member of the Washington Wizards 1:08:03

3M ago1:08:03

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

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The tank race is coming down to the wire! 37:44

3M ago37:44

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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 42:00

3M ago42:00

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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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Capital City Go-Go playoff preview, Wizards check-in, AJ Johnson's growth, Maryland coaching search 42:33

4M ago42:33

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

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Washington allows 162, suffers embarrassing 53-point home loss 32:27

4M ago32:27

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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 tank is ON! The Wizards are finally unleashing their young guys to play heavy minutes 52:22

4M ago52:22

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

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The NBA has a tanking problem 40:53

4M ago40:53

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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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NBA Draft prospects for the Wizards to watch in the Atlantic 10 Tournament at Capital One Arena 13:34

4M ago13:34

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The Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament is being held at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC this year so it's a great opportunity for the Wizards front office to put eyes on several NBA Draft prospects. In this episode, I provide a quick recap of Saint Joseph's players Rasheer Fleming (a candidate for the Wizards later in the first round), Xzayvier …