Off The Bench with Chase Hughes & Chris Miller

The guys discuss Sheldon Mac's injury (1:30), Daniel Ochefu being waived (5:15), guys fighting for remaining roster spots (9:00), the red-hot Jodie Meeks (10:00), and other preseason storylines. Then, Meeks (14:30) joins the podcast from training camp about camp, being a veteran in the locker room, coming to a new team, his value as a shooter, and more. Lastly, Andrew Sharp (26:00) of Sports Illus...

Long-time Bullets executives Bob Ferry and Jerry Sachs join Off The Bench look back on the 40th anniversary of the 1977-78 championship season and how it all came together. Topics include: The inside story of getting Bob Dandridge from Milwaukee and his importance to winning the championship (1:00), comparing basketball scouting from now and then (6:00), the inside story of picking up Charles John...

Brian Scalabrine (NBC Sports Boston and SiriusXM NBA Radio) and Frank Isola (New York Daily News, ESPN, and SiriusXM NBA Radio) join Off The Bench to discuss the crazy NBA offseason (2:00), the Wizards' outlook in the Eastern Conference (6:00), pressure on John Wall (9:00), Otto Porter Jr.'s expectations (11:30), the Wizards' goals in the 2017-18 season (14:30), other predictions around the NBA (2...

Second-year guard Sheldon Mac joins Off The Bench to discuss his offseason, working out with John Wall in Miami, being with his family in Houston during Hurricane Harvey, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys give some observations from training camp Day 3 and insight from practice all week. Then, Ian Mahinmi (9:00) joins the podcast to talk about his summer, getting healthy, his clothing label French Deal, excitement for the 2017-18 season, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys break down the first day of training camp from Richmond and discuss how the team plans to replace Markieff Morris for the next 6-8 weeks as well as the hiring of Kara Lawson as the team's primary TV analyst. Then, new big man Mike Scott (20:00) joins the podcast to talk about coming back home to play in D.C., what happened in Charlottesville, his emoji tattoos, scary movies, and more. See...

Otto Porter Jr. joins Off The Bench to talk about his summer, motivation to improve, his love of cars, why he won't change after signing his new contract, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys discuss John Wall's induction into the University of Kentucky Hall of Fame, Training Camp, and other storylines. John Wall joins the podcast (11:00) to take us through his "career summer" and offseason, "wolf season," goals and expectations for the 2017-18 season, what it means to join the UK Hall of Fame, Kobe Bryant's Mamba Challenge for him, Phil Chenier's number retirement, and more....

Phil Chenier joins Off The Bench immediately after finding out his number 45 will be retired by the Washington Wizards organization, the fifth number retired in franchise history. Included in this episode: Chenier's reaction to finding out and what it means to him (1:45), the emotional night ahead in March of his jersey being retired (7:00), the 40th anniversary of the Washington Bullets 1977-78 c...

Training camp is only a few weeks away and the guys return to discuss the implications of the Cavaliers-Celtics blockbuster trade, how the trade impacts the Wizards, what to know heading into the 2017-18 Wizards season, John Wall's offseason, and more. Other topics include the Mystics' first round win and WNBA playoffs, NFL season starting and Super Bowl picks, MLB postseason approaching, and more...

The guys break down the Wizards' 2017-18 schedule, including notes on the team's 30 national TV games, 23 weekend home games, holiday games, and road trips, as well as other offseason tidbits from the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wizards F/C Jason Smith joins the podcast to talk about extending his midrange to the 3-point line (1:00), his new baby boy and offseason (2:30), the importance in keeping the Wizards’ core together (4:00), the NBA's schedule changes (10:00), his interest in broadcasting after going through his second NBPA broadcasting clinic (14:30), balancing family and basketball (20:00), the new Nike jerseys (...

John Wall and his sister Tonya join the podcast (:30) to discuss Wall's contract extension and growing up together and the importance of family. Other topics include loyalty to the Wizards and bringing a championship to D.C., being inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame, and more. Then, The Vertical's Michael Lee (9:30)looks back on Wall's career, his arrival in D.C., the...

The guys return to discuss what's happened in DC this summer and how the organization has made a long term commitment to its core. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Otto Porter (1:00) joins the podcast to discuss his new contract, his parents' reactions to his new contract, heading to Poland for Marcin Gortat's camp, giving back to the community, and more. Scott Brooks (7:30) discusses re-signing Porter, the team's moves over the summer, Kelly Oubre Jr.'s development, Summer League, attending Justin Bieber concerts with his daughter, and more. Then, the guys...

The guys discuss Otto Porter Jr. re-signing (3:00), Jodie Meeks joining the Wizards (15:00), other moves in NBA Free Agency, how the Wizards stack up, and the new Wizards-Celtics connections (24:00), Summer League buzz (42:00), and the NBA's new timeout rules (50:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys break down the Wizards Summer League roster and headlines, Mike Scott and Mike Young joining the roster, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New Wizards guard Tim Frazier joins the pod (12:50) to talk about his career thus far, joining the Wizards and the importance of his D-League days. Then, the guys break down the NBA Awards, offseason news and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sheldon Mac joins the podcast to preview 2017 NBA Summer League, the Wizards' new G League team, his crucial offseason, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Tuesday's pre-draft workouts, Villanova standout Kris Jenkins (:20) joins the podcast to talk about growing up in the DMV area, his four years at Villanova under Jay Wright, The Shot against North Carolina, his relationship with Wizards F/C Daniel Ochefu, and more. Next, Central Michigan guard Marcus Keene (7:00), the nation’s leading scorer in 2016-17, goes through his workout with the Wiza...

Kansas guard Frank Mason III (:30) joins the podcast to discuss his workout with the Wizards, playing four years for Bill Self, his relationship with Kelly Oubre Jr., and more. Then, Kentucky’s Isaac Humphries (9:00) talks about Big Blue Madness with John Wall and the Wizards, how John Calipari gets players ready for the next level, his connection to the other Australian players, and more. Oregon...

Recorded right after their pre-draft workouts with the Wizards, three potential NBA Draft picks join the podcast. Maryland G Melo Trimble (1:00) discusses the pre-draft process, what playing for the Wizards would mean for him, some Maryland hoops talk, and more. Pittsburgh G/F Jamel Artis (6:50) talks about the grind before the NBA Draft, his connection to Baltimore, transitioning to the NBA, and...

In our final exit interview podcast, Ian Mahinmi discusses his first season in D.C. (:45), focusing on his health this summer (2:30), other exciting summer plans (3:30), bringing more Steak ’n Shake franchises to France (4:15), and more. Kelly Oubre Jr. gives his thoughts on the playoffs (5:45), takeaways from his experience this season (7:20), the team’s special locker room (8:15), his offseason...

Otto Porter joins the podcast to discuss the reality of the season ending (:40), his takeaways from his fourth season (3:30), his progression each year (5:00), offseason plans (6:00), and more. Jason Smith talks about the Wizards’ 2017 playoff run (8:00), putting the season in perspective (10:00), his exciting summer plans (11:00), meeting Will Ferrell in Boston (12:30), being the ultimate teammat...

John Wall joins the podcast to talk about his personality on vs. off the court (1:45), his relationship with Bradley Beal (3:10), his role as a leader this season (4:00), being named to an All-NBA team (6:45), and more about the 2016-17 season. Sheldon Mac discusses his rookie season (9:00), what he's learned from Wall and Beal so far (10:00), working out with Wall over the summer (14:30), changin...