The Chris Russell Show

Hour 2: LeBron is definitely leaving the Lakers, but where will he land? / What kind of deal could Brandon Aiyuk get if he comes to Washington? / TJ Houshmandzadeh had some strong words for Adam Peters about Brandon Aiyuk

Hour 3: Are the Commanders still interetsed in Brandon Aiyuk at all? / Just how expensive will the Personal Seat Licenses at the new stadium run? / Are the PSL fees going to price fans out of going to games? / Dum Dum of the Day

Full Show - Monday 29 June 2026: Anthony Davis to Warriors trade rumors, Brandon Aiyuk's continued online hijinks and Lynnell Willingham calls in for a segment.

Hour 1: Luis Garcia hit two homers for the Nats yesterday / Do the Warriors want Anthony Davis in an attempt to lure LeBron James to the Bay Area? / Lynnell Willingham breaks down the trade rumors about Anthony Davis going to the Warriors

Hour 2: Callers give opinions on the possible AD trade to the Warriors / Should the Wizards be looking to acquire a new HC for the next phase? / What would it take to make AD happy to stay a Wizard? / Brandon Aiyuk seems confused about a lot of things

Hour 3: Brandon Aiyuk kept posting videos over the weekend, for some reason / Do Brandon Aiyuk's online antics reflect on Jayden Daniels? / Callers give their takes on Brandon Aiyuk / Dum Dum of the Day

Hour 1: London based soccer analyst Tom Rennie talks World Cup and Team USA / The Rooster kisses and tells / Brandon Aiyuk has made another Instagram post

Hour 2: Could Brandon Aiyuk even play in San Francisco in week 6 if he's got a warrant out for his arrest? / Callers weigh in on Brandon Aiyuk's warrant situation / More callers with more takes on Brandon Aiyuk's warrant situation / The calls keep coming about Brandon Aiyuk

Hour 3: Did the Rooster just confuse Star Wars with Star Trek? / Brendan Sorsby won't be playing in the Canadian Football League but he does have another option... / The NY Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza / Dum Dum of the Day

Hour 1: Can Metal Chris get a save against the Phillies for the Nats today? / Brandon Aiyuk is making more Instagram posts and becoming more unhinged / The Caps just traded Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins / Do we really want the circus that Brandon Aiyuk brings with him? Hour 2: Is the Rooster going to have to become a Cowboys fan?!?! / Chris has an idea for what role Brandon Aiyuk could play on the...

Hour 1: Can Metal Chris get a save against the Phillies for the Nats today? / Brandon Aiyuk is making more Instagram posts and becoming more unhinged / The Caps just traded Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins / Do we really want the circus that Brandon Aiyuk brings with him?

Hour 2: Is the Rooster going to have to become a Cowboys fan?!?! / Chris has an idea for what role Brandon Aiyuk could play on the Commanders / Chase Hughes talks about the Wizards newly drafted rookies / Rooster needs to step up his dead lifting

Hour 3: Is Diggs a better option than Brandon Aiyuk? / Chris reads some rather enlightened tweets about Brandon Aiyuk / Callers weigh in on Brandon Aiyuk coming to the Commanders / Dum Dums of the Day

-The beauty of having the number pick is getting the player of your choice, and the Wizards wanted AJ Dybantsa -Alex Flum, DC News Now, talks Wizards draft from draft site in NY -Tre Johnson is seen as a future starter on the Wizards

-Darryn Peterson just had too many question marks -AJ Dybantsa was an all-time Big 12 player -John Wall gave the Junkies his Wizards starting 5 for opening night

-Rooster has issues and concerns with the young Wizards from 2025 -Dave Johnson, Wizards PBP, joins the show to discuss AJ Dybantsa and the Draft Party -USA preps for its third and final group stage match

-James Wood and Rooster go over the good and the great with the Nats -Wizards preparing for a historic night -Trae Young could have a lasting impact on Wizards

-Analysts are bringing up high school stats for AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson -How critical was signing Trae Young for the future of the team? -Fans are not convinced that AJ should be number 1

-Fans pitch their final hopes as Wizards are just a few hours away for pick number 1 -Time to judge the Wizards front office based off their decisions -Teams benefit for building a young core

James Wood joins Chris Russel in studio and goes over the hitting success of the Nats, their strong season overall, and much more. Go vote for James Wood for the All -Star Game in Philly! https://www.mlb.com/all-star/ballot?affiliateId=asb-topnav-asg-2026

-AJ Dybantsa is who the fans in DC are pulling for as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft -The BYU star is expecting to be first overall -Messi scores 4th goal of World Cup, sets all-time record

-Breaking News: Trae Young re-signs with Wizards -Trae Young opted out of deal to sign close to max and believes in DC rebuild -Tim Howard not a fan of Team USA?

-Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to stay with the Washington Wizards -Young declined his $49M player option for a long-term commitment ahead of free agency -Winner take all College World Series Game 3 tonight

The show opens with Chris “The Rooster” Russell examining Trae Young’s future with the Washington Wizards, including whether a potential $50 million-per-year extension is justified and how his decision-making timeline caught Chris off guard, sparking a broader discussion about market value, roster construction, and long-term risk for the franchise. The conversation then shifts into how any Trae Yo...

Chris “The Rooster” Russell opens the show by breaking down the biggest questions surrounding Trae Young’s future, including whether a potential $50 million-per-year contract is truly worth the investment for the Wizards and how such a deal could shape the franchise moving forward. Chris also explains why Trae Young’s decision to pursue a new contract this offseason caught him by surprise, as he e...