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The Wizards Podcast
by Greg Finberg
The Wizards Podcast with Greg Finberg encompasses all things Wizards basketball. Find postgame reactions, analysis on trades and signings, plus much more here!
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The AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson debate at No. 1 | Domo joins the show
Should the Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson with the No. 1 pick? It's a question that will dominate the Wizards fanbase over the next six weeks. Domo joins Greg to discuss the differences between the two prospects and ultimately who Washington should select with the top pick. EnjoyQ
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Why the Wizards are smart to keep options open at No. 1
Jake Fischer reported that president of Monumental basketball Micheal Winger will consider trading down from Washington's pick at No. 1. Greg explains why this is a smart decision from the Wizards to keep all options open, including trading down, as the draft nears. Enjoy!
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Wizards win the lottery and own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards did the unthinkable, winning the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery and securing the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson are the two prospects who could be selected at that spot. Greg shares his lottery reaction and breaks down why winning the top pick is monumental for this organization. Enjoy!
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A Wizards fan's guide to watching the NBA Draft Lottery
Greg breaks down every lottery scenario from teams the Wizards would be okay jumping them if they fall to No. 5, early indicators the Wiz will fall to No. 5 as you watch the lottery unveiling and who they could select with each pick. Enjoy!
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Washington Wizards NBA Draft Lottery Preview
The fate of the Washington Wizards will be determined by a few lottery balls this Sunday. Will they finally get rewarded with the No. 1 pick? Or will they fall outside the top-4 once again? Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi of LockedOn Wizards join Greg to discuss all the possibilities of Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery. Enjoy!
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189
Anthony Davis' latest comments fuel rumors about his future in Washington
Anthony Davis hasn't been shy when sharing his opinion on the Wizards. He's called them both a bad basketball team and a great organization. And now, there's rumors he could be traded before next season even begins. Greg breaks his situation down and explains how the Wizards could navigate his trade market, should that be the end result. Enjoy!
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Why the Wizards shouldn't rush their rebuild
Rebuilds take time, just as the Wizards' has over the last three years. Fans want instant success, but it's paramount that Washington's front office continues its measured approach entering the 2026-27 season. Greg explains his reasoning on why Washington shouldn't make any drastic moves next season, no matter its record. Enjoy!
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What would Trae Young and Bilal Coulibaly extensions look like?
Greg discusses what a Trae Young extension would look like, the future of Anthony Davis in Washington and Bilal Coulibaly's status as his rookie extension approaches. Enjoy!
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Washington Wizards Offseason Preview | Bryson Akins joins the show
Bryson Akins joins the show for a Washington Wizards offseason preview. Greg and Bryson break down key dates surrounding the NBA Draft, what to expect when free agency rolls around and more. Enjoy!
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Brian Keefe will return as Wizards head coach | Henry Brown joins the show!
Will Dawkins announced Brian Keefe will return as Wizards head coach next season. He also touched on Anthony Davis's comments, Trae Young extension talks and much more. Greg is joined by Henry Brown to break it all down. Enjoy!
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Should Brian Keefe return as Wizards head coach? Domo joins the show
Greg brings on Domo (@Domo8186 on X) to discuss Brian Keefe's future and whether he should return as Wizards head coach. They also discuss Anthony Davis's comments on wanting to be in Washington and why Wizards fans shouldn't be too concerned with what he said. Enjoy!
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Wizards finish final tanking season with 17-65 record
The Washington Wizards lost 130-117 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, ending their third and final tanking season with a 17-65 record. Greg breaks down the loss and offers a look into some key offseason storylines. Enjoy!
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Wizards clinch NBA's worst record, secure top-5 pick in 2026 draft
The Washington Wizards officially clinched the NBA's worst record and secured a top-5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Greg breaks down their lottery odds, how the lottery system works and shares his thought's on Bub Carrington's 30-ball in Washington's 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat. Enjoy!
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Will Riley drops near triple-double as Wizards secure top-6 pick
Will Riley nearly recorded a triple double as the Wizards lost to the Chicago Bulls, 119-108, to secure a top-6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Greg breaks down all the tanking scenarios entering the final two games of the season. Enjoy!
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The Wizards will officially keep their top-8 protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards will officially keep their top-8 protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft thanks to a 129-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Greg breaks down the loss and everything you need to know about the tank standings entering the final three games of the season. Enjoy!
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Will Riley drops another 30-ball as Wizards secure HUGE tanking loss
Will Riley dropped another 30-ball as the Wizards secured a massive tank loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Greg takes you through the tank standings and all the scenarios to know entering the final stretch of the season. Enjoy!
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Wizards allow 153 points, regain possession of NBA's worst record
The Washington Wizards put forth a pathetic defensive effort in their 153-131 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Anthony Gill scored a career-high 21 points and Will Riley added 18. In other news, the Indiana Pacers won, which means the Wizards now own the league's worst record. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Will Riley scores 20 as Wizards get routed by Lakers
The Washington Wizards loss 120-101 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Will Riley scored 20 points and Justin Champagnie added 18, but Washington was blown out once again. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Wizards get routed by Blazers but receive major help in tank standings
Will Riley scored 14 points as the Wizards lost 123-88 to the Portland Trail Blazers. But it wasn't all bad, as they got some major help in the tank standings. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Julian Reese scores 24 as Wizards snap 16-game losing streak
Julian Reese dropped 24 points and 17 rebounds, and Will Riley added 19 points as the Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 win over the Utah Jazz. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss
The Washington Wizards lost 145-113 to the New York Knicks, which marked their 16th straight loss. Jaden Hardy and Anthony Gill impressed as the shorthanded Wizards tied the franchise record for consecutive losses. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Four players ejected, Coulibaly stars again as Wizards fall to Thunder
Four players were ejected after Justin Champagnie, Jaylin Williams and Ajay Mitchell started a scuffle in the Wizards' 132-111 loss to the Thunder. Bilal Coulibaly scored 20 points once again, and Alex Sarr enjoyed a much-needed bounce-back game. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Alex Sarr struggles in return as Wizards lose 14th straight
The Washington Wizards lost again tonight — their 14th straight loss and another defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Tristan Vukcevic shined with 21 points while Alex Sarr struggled from the field in his return. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Trae Young exits with injury, Bilal Coulibaly shines in another Wizards loss
Trae Young scored a Wizards-best 21 points before exiting with another quad injury. Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley also poured in 21 points as the Wizards fought back late but ultimately fell 125-117 to the Golden State Warriors. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Tristan Vukcevic scores 22 as Wizards suffer 11th straight loss
Tristan Vukcevic scored a season-high 22 points and Jamir Watkins added impressive two-way production, but the Wizards' starters were dominated in the team's 111-110 loss to the Boston Celtics. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Bilal Coulibaly's breakout game nearly propels Wizards to improbable comeback
Bilal Coulibaly scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as he nearly carried the Wizards to a comeback win. But they fell short in Orlando and suffered their 11th straight loss. Oh, and Brian Keefe added another late-game blunder to his resume. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Bam Adebayo scores 83 on Wizards | Brian Keefe allows blatant disrespect
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on the Wizards in the Miami Heat's 150-129 win on Tuesday. Adebayo also took 43 free throws to do so, which included his Heat teammates intentionally fouling the Wizards up by 30 with two minutes left in the game to get him past Kobe Bryant's 81-point record. And the worst part: Wizards coach Brian Keefe allowed it to happen. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Trae Young and Tre Johnson are forming a lethal backcourt in Washington
Trae Young scored 17 points in his second game as a Wizard, but it was his eight assists that impressed. Four of those dimes were to Tre Johnson, who popped for 20 points as Washington lost 138-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Trae Young makes Wizards debut | Julian Reese dominates with 20 rebounds
Trae Young made his Wizards debut in the team's 122-122 loss to the Jazz. He flashed his playmaking ability and elite court vision en route to 12 points and 6 assists. But Julian Reese stole the show with 18 points and 20 rebounds. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Riley scores 19, Johnson struggles as Wizards lose to Magic
The Wizards dropped their sixth straight game on Tuesday, this one a 126-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. Tre Johnson's shooting struggles continued, but Will Riley shined with 19 points. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Trae Young gets ejected, Bilal Coulibaly shines as Wizards lose to Rockets
Trae Young will make his Wizards debut on Thursday against the Jazz, but that wasn't the biggest news of the night, as he was ejected for walking onto the court in Washington's 123-118 loss to the Houston Rockets. Greg breaks down Young's ejection, talks his impending debut and praises Bilal Coulibaly for his breakout performance. Enjoy!
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Will Riley continues ascension as Wizards lose to Raptors | Wizards sign Julian Reese
The Washington Wizards lost to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, but this loss wasn't like the last three. The Wizards competed for the better part of four quarters behind Kyshawn George's outside shooting and Will Riley's 19 points. Greg recaps the game and shares his thoughts on the Wizards signing Julian Reese to a two-way contract. EnjoY!
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Tre Johnson enjoys efficient night as Wizards suffer another blowout loss
The Washington Wizards suffered another blowout loss to the Atlanta Hawks, this one a 126-96 defeat. Tre Johnson and Will Riley scored 14 points, but Washington provided another non-competitive performance. Greg discusses the loss, breaks down Jamir Watkins' new contract and talks NBA tank standings. Enjoy!
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Will Riley scores 18 points as Wizards suffer blowout loss to Hawks
Will Riley scored 18 points, and Jamir Watkins added 14, but the Wizards were routed once again, this one a 119-98 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Bilal Coulibaly shines in limited minutes as Wizards fall to Hornets
Bilal Coulibaly scored 17 points and made three triples in just 17 minutes in the Washington Wizards' 129-112 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Will Riley and Jamir Watkins showcased their improvement as well. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Wizards get out-tanked in another win over the Pacers
The Washington Wizards tried to tank. But they didn't tank harder than the Indiana Pacers, who benched three of their five starters in the fourth quarter as the Wizards earned a 131-118 win. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Wizards to increase season ticket prices for 2026-27 season | Wizards-Pacers recap
The Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers, and Greg recapped the win. But he also discussed Bullets Forever's report that the Wizards are increasing season ticket prices for the 2026-27 season. Greg details his reporting and shares some fan frustration regarding the price hikes. Enjoy!
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Wizards mid-season check-in with Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi
Greg is joined by Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi to break down the first half of the Wizards' season. They discuss tanking, players to watch over the final 29 games and more.
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Wizards limp into All-Star break with 138-113 loss to Cavs
The Washington Wizards didn't have a healthy center in their 138-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Greg breaks down the loss and gives his thoughts on the debuts of Jaden Hardy and Kadary Richmond. Enjoy!
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Dawkins talks Davis injury and more | Wizards get routed by Heat
Greg recaps the Washington Wizards' 132-101 loss to the Miami Heat. He discusses Will Dawkins' recent comments, the team's blowout loss and rants for a bit about the NBA's tanking problem. Enjoy!
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Will Riley drops career-high 27 points as Wizards lose to Nets
Will Riley scored a career-high 27 points in the Wizards' 127-113 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Washington tanked again, and Greg broke it all down. Enjoy!
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Will Riley's career night propels tanking Wizards to upset win in Detroit
The Wizards tried to tank again. They rested their starters again. But Will Riley's 20 points proved too much for the Pistons in a shocking upset win for Washington. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Wizards acquire Anthony Davis
The Washington Wizards acquired Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks. Greg breaks the whole trade down, including:The picks tradedIncoming contractsHow Davis fits alongside Sarr, YoungWhy the move makes sense for WashingtonEnjoy!
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Wizards blatantly tank, still find way to defeat Kings
The Washington Wizards tried to lose. They benched the starters for the final 16 minutes of a game that was close the entire fourth quarter. And they somehow found a way to defeat the Sacramento Kings, 116-112. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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George scores 23 as Wizards top Bucks on John Wall Celebration Night
The Washington Wizards defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 109-99 behind Kyshawn George's 23 points and Alex Sarr's career-high 17 rebounds. The franchise also honored legendary PG John Wall. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!
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Sarr dominates both ends as Wizards top Blazers, 115-111
Alex Sarr was everywhere defensively with 6 blocks and 2 steals. He also added 29 points. And behind Kyshawn George's late-game heroics, the Wizards defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-111. Greg recaps it all. Enjoy!
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Tre Johnson scores career-high 26 points as Wizards' comeback falls short in Charlotte
Tre Johnson scored a career-high 26 points and Alex Sarr added 24, but the Wizards' comeback fell short in their 119-115 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Greg recaps the game, Justin Champagnie's impact, Jamir Watkins' five steals and more. Enjoy!
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Tre Johnson scores 19 points as Wizards drop eighth straight game
Greg recaps the Wizards' 107-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He talks Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson's big nights, Washington's inability to win close games and Michael Winger's latest comments. Enjoy!
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Report: Wizards emerge as possible landing spot for Zion Williamson
Greg reacts to The Athletic's report that the Washington Wizards could have interest in trading for Zion Williamson. He breaks down the forward's interesting contract, why he does and doesn't fit with the Wizards and offers potential trade packages. Enjoy!
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Wizards' young core shines in narrow loss to Clippers
Alex Sarr dropped 28 points, Kyshawn George added 18 and the Wizards nearly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers. Greg shares his thoughts on the young core's promising showing, Keefe's late-game blunder and more. Enjoy!
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The Wizards Podcast with Greg Finberg encompasses all things Wizards basketball. Find postgame reactions, analysis on trades and signings, plus much more here!
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