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Wizards Talk
by NBC Sports Washington
The Wizards Talk podcast is anchored by NBC Sports Washington's Wizards beat reporter Chris Miller and highlights all members of our Wizards coverage team. Miller will also reach out to a host of outside influencers both in the D.C. media and the national landscape.
Episodes
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Remembering the great Wes Unseld with his son, Wes Unseld Jr.
The Wizards/Bullets franchise lost its greatest champion in 2020, the late Wes Unseld. As NBC Sports Washington celebrates Black History Month Chris Miller spoke to his son, Nuggets assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr, about his dad's legacy on and off the court in Washington, what it was like for his...
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HEADSTRONG: Ted Leonsis on mental health, suicide awareness and today's athlete
In this special "Headstrong" edition of Wizards Talk, Ted Leonsis joins Chris Miller for an in-depth interview about the issues of mental health and suicide awareness in light of the current environment we're all living in, particularly with today's athletes and those who play for his teams. For...
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EMERGENCY POD: This is not a drill - John Wall traded for Russell Westbrook
In a shocking trade, John Wall is on his way to Houston after 10 years in Washington DC, traded to the Rockets for Russell Westrook. Our Wizards team of insiders and analysts break down the deal from both sides - Chris Miller, Wes Hall, Glenn Consor, Jason Smith and Jimmy Patsos - what John meant...
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Conference Finals are set, Rui gets 2nd-team All-Rookie and who fills these coaching vacancies all with Tom Haberstroh
Chris Miller is joined by a whole crew to talk about these crazy conference finals we have now going on in the NBA and everything else happening in this insane league they cover. Wes Hall, Quinton Mayo, Chase Hughes and NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh discuss the selection of Wizards wing Rui…
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Drew Gooden stops by to talk NBA coaching carousel, LeBron's greatness and all-time "Jankiest" teammates
Chris Miller is joined by a great crew for this episode, Quinton Mayo, Wes Hall and former Wizards Forward Drew Gooden as they got together to talk about some of the major news and notes around the NBA. The guys got into who has the edge down in Orlando so far, Q's push to make #GiannistoDC…
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Remembering Coach John Thompson Jr. from the bubble with former Georgetown Hoya Jeff Green
Chris Miller is joined by former Wizards and Georgetown Hoya Jeff Green to celebrate the life of John Thompson Jr. who was not just as a coach or mentor to Jeff, but a friend. The two longtime friends have a great discussion about what Coach Thompson meant to both of them as a father figure and…
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Breaking down the Steve Nash hire and if the Wizards should trade the 9th pick with Tom Haberstroh
Chris Miller brought on special guest NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh to break down some of the notable things going on around the league. They get into what they think of the Steve Nash hire by the Brooklyn Nets and what it does for African American head coaches on the coaching market, what to make…
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The Passing of a Legend - Reflecting on the life of John Thompson Jr.
Chris Miller is joined by a panel of guests to reflect on the passing of legendary Georgetown head coach John Thompson Jr. Guests include Thompson's former radio co-host Al Koken, DeMatha basketball head coach Mike Jones, Bullets/Wizards legend Phil Chenier, legendary coach Jimmy Patsos and NBC...
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NBA players protest, Dāvis Bertāns suitors, and the first of many Wiz Off-season primers
As the nation reels again from yet another shooting of an unarmed African-American man, the NBA players still playing in Orlando made another statement -- by choosing not to play. Chris Miller, Chase Hughes, Wes Hall and Quinton Mayo start this podcast by sharing their thoughts on the latest act…
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Wizards will pick 9th in the 2020 NBA Draft plus Tommy Shepard gives his thoughts
In the NBA Draft Lottery the Wizards did not move up any but also didn't move back any, coming in the most likely scenario for the Wizards was that they would select 9th, and that is just what happened. Chris Miller, Jimmy Patsos and Quinton Mayo got together to react to the Wizards draft lottery...
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Lottery Talk, Prospect Comparisons, Celebrity Sightings and an Overdue Apology
This Podcast has a little of everything... Chris Miller, Quinton Mayo, Wes Hall and Jimmy Patsos start off by giving their final assessment of the 2019-2020 season and who impressed the most in the Orlando Bubble. From there, the focus turns towards the future. The Wizards have the 9th best odds…
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Wizards close out their Bubble stay with a win!
After 7 tough losses in Orlando, the Wizards finally have a reason to hold their heads high. The Celtics didn't play their big names, but a win's a win. Chris Miller, Wes Hall and Quinton Mayo look back at the 96-90 win, and wonder if this can carry-over into next season. Plus, it's never too…
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Wizards Thunderstruck by Oklahoma City, next up Milwaukee
3 minutes into Game 6 of the NBA Restart in Orlando, the Wizards found themselves in a 10-0 hole... Not exactly the formula to get your first win of the Restart.. Chris Paul 's veteran leadership, along with a strong performance from his teammates led to a 121-103 win over Washington... Still,...
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Wiz fall to Sixers...4 down, 4 to go in the Orlando Restart
Halfway through the 8 game NBA Restart schedule, the short-handed Wizards are still looking for their first win. But there's plenty of good to build on, even in a 107-98 loss to the 76ers. Thomas Bryant, Jerome Robinson and Troy Brown Jr continued their strong showings of late. And that provides...
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Wiz fall to Nets, fall into 0-2 Orlando hole
Sunday's contest against Nets was as close to a "must-win" as you could get for the Wizards. But, career highs in points and rebounds by Thomas Bryant, and a stat stuffing performance from Troy Brown wasn't enough, as the Wizards fell short. A 118-110 loss drops them to 0-2 in the NBA's restart,...
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Takeaways from the Wizards' Orlando Opener
Chris Miller, Wes Hall and Quinton Mayo give their takeaways from Washington's 125-112 loss to Phoenix in the Orlando opener for both teams. There was some good (Jerome Robinson, Rui Hachimura) and bad (turnovers, fouls) to go around. All gets discussed here. And with the loss, and only 7 games...
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Previewing the Wizards Restart to the 2020 Season
After a 4+ month layoff, the NBA is finally about to tip off again in Orlando. In the latest Wizards Talk podcast, Chris Miller is joined by Chase Hughes, Wes Hall, Quinton Mayo and special guest --- NBCSW Wizards analyst Drew Gooden. Just about every topic is in play --- their takeaways from...
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NBA Bubble Life with Dr. Murtaugh and Remembering Wes Unseld with Wes Jr.
Chris is joined by 2 very different guests in this podcast. To begin, Dr. Bryan Thomas Murtaugh from MedStar Health joins Chris to discuss how things are faring in the Orlando bubble from a medical standpoint. So far, the NBA has remained unscathed during its restart of the season. Dr. Martaugh...
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2020 Mystics Season Preview
The Wizards aren't the only basketball players getting ready. The World Champion Washington Mystics begin defense of their WNBA title this weekend. Chris is joined by the voice of the Mystics, Meghan McPeak; Mystics color analyst Christy Winters-Scott; and nbcsportswashington.com writer Tyler…
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NBA Bubble Restart Preview with Tom Haberstroh
Chris Miller has the whole crew with him for this edition of the podcast all here to look ahead to the NBA restart down in Orlando as it inches closer and closer, joining Chris is Chase Hughes, Wes Hall, Quinton Mayo and NBC NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh. Before the real basketball talk began Chris...
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Race In America: A Candid Conversation with Bill Hamid, Ish Smith and Renaldo Wynn
Chis Miller is joined by 3 prominent local sports figures: DC United Goalkeeper Bill Hamid, Wizards Guard Ish Smith and former Washington Football team Defensive Lineman Renaldo Wynn. The American way of life changed on May 25 with the murder of George Floyd. Since then, we've seen people across...
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Wizards big man Moe Wagner calls in from the NBA Bubble
With less than 3 weeks before the NBA season resumes, we go inside the Orlando Bubble, as Chris is joined by Moe Wagner. Wagner gives us a sample of what life is like as he and the rest of the team prepare for the final 8 games of the season. How's the food? Has he taken a charge yet? Does he...
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Nets Reporter Michael Grady discusses Orlando Bubble, KD/Kyrie dynamic and Brooklyn Protests
Chris is joined by Nets sideline reporter Michael Grady to talk about the NBA restart in Orlando. Both Brooklyn and Washington will be fighting for the final 2 playoff spots along with Orlando once the season begins again. The Wizards face the Nets in Washington's 2nd game of the restart The two...
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Bradley Beal Out of the NBA Restart in Orlando
The D.C. sports landscape has been full of breaking news in the last few weeks and the hits keep on coming... Bradley Beal announced he will sit out the NBA restart to the season in Orlando due to a shoulder injury. Chris is joined by the usual gang of Chase Hughes, Wes Hall and Quinton Mayo to...
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Race In America: A Candid Conversation with Natasha Cloud, Ian Mahinmi and Mike Locksley
Chis Miller is joined by 3 prominent local sports figures: Mystics guard Natasha Cloud, Wizards center Ian Mahinmi and University of Maryland Head Football Coach Mike Locksley. The American way of life changed on May 25 with the murder of George Floyd. Since then, we've seen people across the...
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Scott Brooks and Tommy Sheppard speak - 1 month from the NBA return
We're one month away from the return of NBA basketball and a week before the Wizards head to Orlando to get ready. Head Coach Scott Brooks and GM Tommy Sheppard addressed the media - so it's natural we get the biggest takeaways from our Wizards crew. Chris Miller, Chase Hughes, Quinton Mayo and…
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EMERGENCY POD!!! Wizards Orlando schedule released
After weeks of waiting...and waiting... AND WAITING, we finally have details on the Wizards schedule when the NBA season resumes in late July. Chris Miller, Chase Hughes, Quinton Mayo and Wes Hall breakdown the games and share which ones will make or break the Wizards push towards the playoffs....
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Conversation with Tim Legler about all things Wizards... and Bullets
Chris is joined by former Bullets/Wizards guard Tim Legler as they tell stories of times with Wes Unseld, and winning the 1996 3-Point Contest. Legs also gives his opinion of what the Wizards might look like next year with both Beal and Wall healthy and insight into who has the best chance to…
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Davis Bertans says no to Disney World
Chris is joined by Chase Hughes, Quinton Mayo and former Wizards Center Jason Smith to discuss Davis Bertans decision not to go down to Orlando with the Wizards as they fight for that final playoff spot. The guys discuss if they are surprised by the decision - and if they blame him for making…
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Sharing the Lessons From Lenny with Walt Williams and Tony Massenburg
Chris Miller is joined by two special guests as we remember the legendary Maryland basketball phenom Len Bias. This week marks the 34th anniversary of Bias' death - an event that still resonates throughout the DMV. Tony Massenburg and Walt Williams share their stories about how Bias impacted…
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Caron Butler talks Protests, Bradley Beal, Kobe and NBA Playoffs
Chris is joined by former Wizards Forward and NBCSW Color Analyst Caron Butler. The first part of the podcast is an honest conversation about the George Floyd murder and the protests that have followed. But there's plenty of NBA talk as well --- including how the NBA will look in its return and...
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Isaac Bonga Interview
Chris Miller is joined by Wizards Forward Isaac Bonga. The 2nd year player has proven to be a versatile piece on the court for the Wizards, and he carries that away from hoops too - from his Rubik's cube prowess, to teaching himself to play the piano during the break. Bonga also explains why he's...
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The NBA is back!!! Almost....
It's official... The National Basketball Association will return - with 22 teams fighting for 16 playoff spots. And the Wizards are one of the teams with a chance. Chris, Quinton, Chase Hughes and Drew Gooden talk about what it all means --- Are they happy the Wizards get to continue the season...
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Bullets Legend Wes Unseld passes away
A sad day for DC Sports with the news of the passing of Wes Unseld, regarded by many as the greatest player in Wizards franchise history. The Hall of Famer spent his entire career with the Baltimore/Washington Bullets, leading them to their only NBA title in 1978. Chris Miller catches up with 2…
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Wizards in the NBA-AAU and MJ on the Warriors
Chris Miller, Wes Hall and Quinton Mayo discuss the Wizards statement about the George Floyd protests and express the effects these injustices have had on their on lives. The crew also looks into the Wizards making a possible playoff run, whether the risk is worth the reward or if they even have…
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Giving Back and Looking Forward: Scott Brooks and Candyce Jones
Chris has put together a really special episode focused on giving back to the community. First up - Candyce Jones, who is the director of events for the John Wall Family Foundation. She explains how John is once again spearheading a campaign to help out DC's Ward 8 community. Then Wizards Head...
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Michael Jordan's ACTUAL Last Dance
Chris and Q are joined by former Washington Post Wizards beat reporter Steve Wyche to discuss Michael Jordan's real Last Dance - the two seasons he suited up for the Wizards, which ended his Hall of Fame career. Wyche discusses the highs and lows of Jordan's time in DC -- from his time in the…
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"Basketball County: In The Water" Preview with DerMarr Johnson, Mike Jones and Keith Stevens
Chris is joined three of P.G. County's greatest, former NBA guard DerMarr Johnson, Dematha High School Basketball Coach Mike Jones and Keith Stevens the CEO of Team Takeover. The four of them give their opinion of who the best players to come out of P.G. County are and tell us the basketball...
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After the Dance: Episodes 9 & 10 Recap
Chris is joined by NBA Executive Rod Thorn and Quinton Mayo to dissect the latest two episodes of "The Last Dance". Thorn was General Manager of the Bulls in 1984 when Michael Jordan was picked 3rd overall in the NBA Draft. Thorn shares stories of his days scouting Jordan at the University of…
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"Basketball County: In The Water" Preview with Jeff Green & Quinn Cook
Chris is joined by two local legends, NBA veterans Quinn Cook and Jeff Green to discuss their journey's through Prince Georges ("P.G.") County, Maryland. The episode comes prior to Showtime's release of "Basketball County: In The Water", a documentary about the incredible talent that comes out of...
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After the Dance : Episodes 7 & 8 Recap
Chris is joined by NBA Legend Phil Chenier, Wes Hall, and Quinton Mayo to dissect the latest two episodes of "The Last Dance". Phil gives his first hand account of the infamous LaBradford Smith game and what words were really exchanged between the two, plus much more! See Privacy Policy at...
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Wizards Latest + Draft Talk
As we wait for what will happen to this current season, Chris & Chase Hughes take this opportunity to look at what next season might have in store for Washington. Davis Bertans is an impending Free Agent and of course, John Wall is expected to make his return to the floor. They then give a…
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After the Dance: Episodes 5 & 6 Recap
Chris is joined by K.C. Johnson (Bulls Insider for NBC Sports Chicago, Chris Miles, and Quinton Mayo to dissect the latest two episodes of "Last Dance". K.C. covered the 1998 Bulls season and has unique perspectives on Michael Jordan. Chris Miles is a NY native and still hasn't gotten over the...
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Rod Strickland Interview
Rod Strickland joins Chris Miller to give his perspective on what it has been like living in New York during the pandemic, making the playoffs in Washington, facing Michael Jordan's Bulls, and even some Hip Hop debates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
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After the Dance: Episodes 3 & 4 Recap
The Michael Jordan and '98 Bulls documentary, "The Last Dance", continued with episodes focusing on Dennis Rodman, the rivalry with the "Bad Boys", and MJ capturing his 1st title. Chris and Quinton are joined by Jimmy Patsos & Wizards guard Ish Smith to focus on what parts they enjoyed the most....
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Antawn Jamison & Brendan Haywood Dish on MJ
A pair of UNC alums, Antawn Jamison and Brendan Haywood, share their past experiences with Michael Jordan. Like Chris, they each grew up in North Carolina watching MJ, plus early in Brendan's NBA career he was teammates with Jordan in Washington. Must listen for local basketball fans. See Privacy...
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After The Dance: Episodes 1 & 2 Recap
The Michael Jordan and 98 Bulls documentary, "The Last Dance", has arrived as the Wizards Talk crew give their impressions of the initial two episodes. Chris, Quinton, Tony Massenburg, and Drew start off with the UNC days, discuss some of the moments chronicling MJ's early seasons in Chicago, and...
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Best Memories of Playing with Michael Jordan
As the new documentary, "The Last Dance", on the 1998 Bulls & Michael Jordan is about to air on ESPN, Chris & Quinton are joined by a man who played alongside MJ (Jared Jeffries) and someone who often competed against him (Walt Williams). Jared shares great perspective on how Jordan mania…
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Mike Thibault Interview
Chris Miller chats with Washington Mystics Head Coach Mike Thibault on how the Coronavirus has affected the Mystics and the WNBA. How the WNBA handle its virtual draft this year, their, players that he expects to take a leap this upcoming year, and discusses his time being around Michael Jordan....
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Catching Up w/ Drew Gooden
Chris Miller and former Wizards color analyst Drew Gooden discuss how the pandemic is affecting the NBA and its players. Drew gives his thoughts on how some non-playoff teams can benefit from the suspended season, his plans to provide commentary to simulation a game on NBC Sports Washington, and...
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The Wizards Talk podcast is anchored by NBC Sports Washington's Wizards beat reporter Chris Miller and highlights all members of our Wizards coverage team. Miller will also reach out to a host of outside influencers both in the D.C. media and the national landscape.
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