Hour 3 - NBA Controversy, Offseason Player Management & Washington Nationals Preview episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 40 MIN

Hour 3 - NBA Controversy, Offseason Player Management & Washington Nationals Preview

from The Chris Russell Show

Hour 3 wraps up the show with a mix of NBA, offseason football, and baseball insight. Chris Russell opens by reacting to the Milwaukee Bucks benching Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season, discussing the league’s ongoing battle with tanking and drawing parallels to how the Commanders manage quarterback Jayden Daniels. The conversation then features audio from Will Dawkins, sharing his approach to evaluating and managing players participating in competitive offseason leagues, using Daniels’ flag football game as an example to illustrate best practices and risk management. Finally, the hour shifts gears to baseball with Spencer Nausbaum of The Athletic, who provides a preview of the Washington Nationals, breaking down the team’s roster, outlook, and expectations for the upcoming season.

Hour 3 wraps up the show with a mix of NBA, offseason football, and baseball insight. Chris Russell opens by reacting to the Milwaukee Bucks benching Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season, discussing the league’s ongoing battle with tanking and drawing parallels to how the Commanders manage quarterback Jayden Daniels. The conversation then features audio from Will Dawkins, sharing his approach to evaluating and managing players participating in competitive offseason leagues, using Daniels’ flag football game as an example to illustrate best practices and risk management. Finally, the hour shifts gears to baseball with Spencer Nausbaum of The Athletic, who provides a preview of the Washington Nationals, breaking down the team’s roster, outlook, and expectations for the upcoming season.

NOW PLAYING

Hour 3 - NBA Controversy, Offseason Player Management & Washington Nationals Preview

0:00 40:04

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Chris Russell Show?

This episode is 40 minutes long.

When was this The Chris Russell Show episode published?

This episode was published on March 24, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Hour 3 wraps up the show with a mix of NBA, offseason football, and baseball insight. Chris Russell opens by reacting to the Milwaukee Bucks benching Giannis Antetokounmpo for the remainder of the season, discussing the league’s ongoing battle with...

Can I download this The Chris Russell Show episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!