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Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno discuss the wild last two weeks of Wizards basketball! They break down the Wizards' trade of Russell Westbrook, the players they got back from the Lakers, sign and trading for Spencer Dinwiddie, Larry's time playing for then assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr., Corey Kispert, Isaiah Todd, Aaron Holiday, and the rest of free agency! This is a jam packed episode no Wizards...

Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft), host of the Locked On NBA Draft podcast, joined the show to discuss the Wizards' draft picks: Corey Kispert of Gonzaga and Isaiah Todd of the G League Ignite. He also provided some insight into undrafted free agent signees Jay Huff of Virginia and Jordan Goodwin of St. Louis. After the conversation with Stayman, we included the post-draft media interviews with Tommy S...

Bullets Forever's Kevin Broom joins Matt Modderno for an hour long deep dive on prospects who make sense for the Wizards at 15 and other guys they should consider making a move for later in the draft. If you want to get up to speed on the prospects in the Wizards' range prior to Thursday's NBA draft, this will be an hour well spent. We covered Alperen Sengun, Miles "Deuce" McBride, Corey Kispert,...

Richmond guard Blake Francis joins Matt Modderno to talk about the pre-NBA Draft process and what it was like to work out for his hometown NBA team, the Washington Wizards. Francis, who is a Northern Virginia native, has worked out for the Wizards twice, along with several other NBA teams. He explains what the workout process is like, who conducts them, and what the actual drills and interviews ar...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno were joined by NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe of NBADraftJunkies.com and the Locked On NBA Draft podcast. If you're a draft enthusiast, this is the episode for you. We covered tons of prospects including guys who have worked out for the Wizards already (like Isaiah Todd and Greg Brown), others that make sense at #15 (like Ziaire...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno break down the Wizards coaching search. Larry provides his insight into what type of coach and personality is best suited for this roster and how the new coach can try to maximize this teams' ceiling. They also react to Chris Bosh's comments about the Wizards being a title contender and Bradley Beal making the Olympic team. Larry...

Matt is joined by Troy Haliburton of the Washington City Paper to talk about the Wizards parting ways with Scott Brooks. They discuss potential replacements, including Denver's Wes Unseld Jr. They also close out the show by breaking down the All-NBA team selections and what makes a report credible See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington joins Matt Modderno to break down what fans should expect from the Wizards this offseason. They discuss the idea of trading for a third star and whether Kristaps Porzingis, Jerami Grant, or DeMar DeRozan could be realistic targets. They also covered tanking vs making the playoffs, why the Wizards don't attract free agents, Russell Westbrook's impact on the loc...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno tie a bow on the Wizards' 2020-2021 NBA season. They discuss GM Tommy Sheppard's postseason comments, top offseason priorities, players endorsing Scott Brooks, and whether or not Bradley Beal will be actively recruiting this offseason. Larry shares his experiences playing for different NBA coaches and how he spent the offseason du...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno discuss what went wrong for the Wizards in Games 2 and 3 against Philadelphia and if they can avoid being swept. They also talk about the Wizards' defensive breakdowns, misusing Rui Hachimura, if you can win when your 2 best players don't defend, the 4-guard lineup, why the Wizards can't shoot, the Bertans problem, and Daniel Gaff...

In this episode, former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno break down game 1 of the Wizards' first round series with the Philadelphia 76ers and the adjustments they need to make to win the series. They also discuss if it's easier to win game 1 or 2 on the road, Scott Brooks partially attributing the loss to inexperience, words of wisdom for Rui in his first playoff series, the...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno preview the Wizards vs Celtics play-in match-ups, other potential play-in opponents if the Wizards were to lose to Boston, and possible first-round matchups. Hughes gives the scouting report on the Celtics and the recipe for trying to slow down their star Jayson Tatum. They also discuss Russell Westbrook's leadership, Bradley Beal play...

In a very Russell Westbrook heavy episode, former Wizard Larry Hughes talks about just how impressive Russell Westbrook's NBA-record 182 triple doubles is and how early he could tell Westbrook was going to be a special player. The guys also discuss Bradley Beal's injury status, Beal's twitter beef with Kent Bazemore, Westbrook's insane stats against the Pacers, what makes for a successful NBA coac...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno break down the Wizards' recent late-game execution issues that have caused them to drop a couple of close games lately. Larry and Matt evaluate the job Scott Brooks has done coaching the team and some of his lineup choices like having Davis Bertans covering Pascal Siakam late in the game. They also discuss Russell Westbrook's late-game play, Bradley Bea...

The Wizards' win streak might have ended at 8 games but the team is still playing inspired basketball over the last month. Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno discuss what went wrong in the team's loss to San Antonio and how they can get back on track. Larry also breaks down Daniel Gafford's impact, what Anthony Gill can bring to the table, and what he saw from Deni Avdi...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' latest win streak, the impact of Daniel Gafford, how to continue to improve the defense, and Russell Westbrook's "clutch gene" and mindset. Larry also explains how valuable a competitive playoff series can be for everyone in the organization. Plus, we talk about the departure of Jerome Robinson, the addition of Jor...

Are the Wizards rushing Bradley Beal back from his injuries just to chase the 10-seed? Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno give their perspectives on it. They also discuss Russell Westbrook's statistical impact, the play of Daniel Gafford, the Wizards' putrid offense when Beal sits, and what to expect over the remaining 20 games. Plus, Larry tells some great stories about partying with teammates like A...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno evaluate the job Scott Brooks has done so far this season. They also break down the Wizards' poor shooting, Robin Lopez's comments about trust, Troy Brown Jr.'s comments about never knowing his role in DC, the lack of a defensive identity, and whether it's time to start tanking. Plus, Larry offers his perspective on the Stephen A....

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' trade for Daniel Gafford and whether or not it helps the team this season. Larry also talks through what it's like to be traded midseason and everything that goes on off the court. We also discuss Troy Brown Jr.'s new fit in Chicago, Bradley Beal's postgame comments and leadership, and how playing 1v1 games wi...

Patrick Crossan, the team manager of Wizards District Gaming, joins the show to talk about the NBA 2K League, being the reigning champions, and their latest draft. eSports is a rapidly growing industry and Patrick gives us great insight into that environment. Larry and Matt also discuss the Wizards' remaining schedule, the recent play of Rui Hachimura, and potential trade deadline moves. Plus, Lar...

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the podcast by talking about their favorite moments and dream guests for year 2. They also break down some potential trade candidates for the Wizards and discuss whether or not Rui Hachimura has turned a corner. The Washington Post's Ava Wallace also joins the show to offer her insight into the Wizards' season so far, how the trade...

Jimmy Patsos joins the show to recap the 1st half of the Wizards' season and preview the second half. Patsos was the head coach at Siena, Loyola (Md.), and an assistant coach at the University of Maryland when they won the National Championship. He is now a member of the broadcast team for NBC Sports Washington. The conversation included: how to build a winning roster, finding an 8th man in the ro...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' recent improved play followed by the head-scratching loss to the Celtics. Bradley Beal described the final minutes of the game as "some of the goofiest sh*t I've ever seen in my life" and we don't disagree. We also evaluate Scott Brooks' late-game decision making, the recent play of Deni Avdija, Kristaps Porzingis...

Former Wizard Larry Hughes and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards' transformation into a top 10 defensive team (over the last 10 games). How did this happen and can they keep it up? Larry also explains why he was so high on Rui Hachimura's defensive potential coming into the season and why we are finally seeing him make the jump on that end. Plus, Russell Westbrook's leadersh...

Larry Hughes and Matt Modderno recap the team's most recent games and preview their upcoming slate, including a matchup with John Wall and the Rockets. Did the Wizards owe it to John Wall to be more upfront and honest with him? As someone who has lived through being traded, Larry weighs in on how both sides handled things. We also break down the recent play of Moe Wagner, Garrison Mathews, and Dav...