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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 the Mavericks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

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 the Capital City Go-Go on 10/31, and their...

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 AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

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 their failed negotiations with YouTubeTV and Hulu...

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...

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, Isaiah Evans, Chris Cenac, Caleb Wilson, Karter Kno...

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.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

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, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

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 roster. If you’re following the Wizards' rebuild...

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.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, areas for improvement, his role at Florida State, his...

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. This is everything you need to know to get up to s...

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 Tre Johnson a steal? 3:15 - Other than shooting, wha...

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.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Markovic 36:00 - Micah Peavy 39:00 - Jamir Watkins...

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, Collin Murray-Boyles, Carter Bryant, Egor Demin, Asa...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

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 11:00 - The developing relationship between Marc...

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...