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On today's show Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened with a very brief recap of the Washington Wizards' week (3:36), which led to all of them sharing their opinions on Anthony Davis' recent comments about the Wizards franchise (6:49).From there, the crew addressed Jake Fishers recent report that 8-12 head coaching positions could change this offseason, and gauged whether Washington's current coach Brian Keefe could be one (14:44).Later in the show, after a pivot over to the WNBA, the Caucus circled back on the Washington Mystics' recent decision to fire Jamila Wideman (23:44) before then previewing the upcoming WNBA Draft (34:34).Also on this today's show:(44:34) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the the players who have averaged the most rebounds per game over their first 10 games in their NBA/ABA career(54:15) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's mid-week episode of the show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Lee Newman (@SleeperWizards) as they break down the Wizards latest losses to the Miami Heat (3:34), Brooklyn Nets (6:15), and Chicago Bulls (17:35). Their recap then led them discussing a recent video circulating of Brian Keefe's energy, or lack thereof, in late game huddles (9:51).From there, the show pivoted over to the Mystics as Isaac and Wardell discussed the team's recent sudden decision to fire now former General Manager Jamila Wideman (27:10).Also on this today's show:(36:53) ✉️ Listener Mailbag answering your Wizards and Mystics questions_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Troy and Wardell kicked off today's show with Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) of The Baltimore Banner as they gave their thoughts on the internet's reaction to the Wizards' April Fool's joke (2:22).From there, they gave an update on Kyshawn George's UCL injury (17:49), gave a preview of the Wizards' upcoming game against the Miami Heat (18:53), and discussed the impact that the city of Baltimore has had on the current Wizards roster (23:49).Also on this today's show:(34:52) 📰 Full Court Press on the WNBA Expansion Draft(1:02:37) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the highest career scorers in NCAAM Tournament History(1:08:14) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Read more of Kyle's Work at The Baltimore Banner: https://www.thebanner.com/author/kyle-goon/_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's afternoon edition of the Wizards Wednesday show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell gave a brief recap of the Wizards recent losses to the Trail Blazers and Lakers (2:26), before quickly pivoting over toward the latest Anthony Davis injury update (10:05).From there, the show pivoted over to the WNBA as they broke down the significance of Elena Delle Donne's hall of fame induction (18:02).The Caucus then returned to the Wizards as they provided their preview of the Wizards offseason (26:42).Also on today's show:(40:52) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've Been(48:31) 🧐 Scouting Report on Will Riley, Jamir Watkins, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by special guest Bijan Todd (@bijan_todd) for this week's show, which started with a recap of the Wizards recent win over the Utah Jazz (6:41). This win ended the team's 16-game losing streak, which led to a conversation focused on wether the team's losing ways are sparking bad development habits (13:14).From there, the Caucus gave their thoughts on the team's cherry blossom jerseys (20:56).The show then switched over to the G-League for a bit to discuss the Go-Go clinching a spot in the playoffs (20:50). And after that, they switched to the WNBA to build out their selection of the players the Mystics should protect from the upcoming Expansion Draft (28:28).Also on this today's show:(33:07) 📰 Full Court Press on the NBA's decision to explore league expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas(37:06) 📰 Full Court Press on the NBA's proposed plans to resolve their current tanking problem(56:03) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the most recent Washington Wizards to record a 25+ point and 15+ rebound game(1:08:13) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened up the mid-week show by recapping the recent donnybrook which involved several members of the Wizards roster in the team's latest loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder (1:58), which then led to the show blind ranking the levels of escalation in an altercation (5:07).The Caucus then gave a brief recap on Washington's loss to New York (9:25), while also giving an update on Trae Young's injury (13:54), and then previewing the Wizards upcoming game against the Jazz (18:35).Also on today's show:(27:19) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've Been(34:43) 🎡 Spin the Roundball Wheel on the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Howard Bison, and Georgetown Hoyas_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this today's show Troy, Wardell and Isaac were once again joined by Tyler (@WonzoTV) to first recap the Wizards second straight loss to the Detroit Pistons (3:43).Their conversation then pivoted to Wizards Twitter's recent reaction to David Aldridge's post (10:54), before providing a comprehensive breakdown of the top NBA Draft prospects in the NCAAM Tournament (15:06).They then gave an injury update for Anthony Davis (27:57), and later broke down the details of the new WNBA CBA (30:53)Also on this today's show:(48:15) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players who have scored the most points in their career against the Wizards franchise(57:01) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy and Wardell open up the mid-week show by recapping the Wizards recent losses to the Celtics, Warriors and Pistons (2:56), providing their high points and low points from each game.From there, the two were joined by Isaac as they all broke down the historic win for the Howard Bisons Men's Basketball Team over UMBC (22:13). Also on today's show:(35:38) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've Been(43:18) 🧐 Scouting Report on Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Jaden Hardy_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy and Isaac are joined by Tristan Freeman (@hoopsnut351) for this special Tournament Preview edition of the show, and together they opened things up by discussing Howard's recent sweep of the MEAC (2:00) with both their men's and women's team making their respective tournaments. That led to a reflection of selection committee's treatment of HBCUs (3:31), and a preview of the Bison's men's opponent UMBC (8:02).From there, the crew previewed UVA and VCU's tournament (12:04), while then providing their players to watch from the DMV in the tourney (19:37).The show then addressed the importance of coaching (21:31), by naming the coaches who have impressed them the most and the ones who have the most to prove (27:07).It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Isaac and Wardell opened up today's show with a recap of the Washington Wizards' latest loss to the Orlando Magic - which extends the team's losing streak to 10 (2:29). That inspired a conversation about Bilal Coulibaly's offensive development (5:48), and how Trae Young can help to unlock the remaining roster's potential (9:20).From there, the show had a special musical performance (22:45), which led to the Caucus providing their thoughts on how Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance was uniquely possible against this particular Wizards team (25:28).The crew also gave their thoughts on how the rest of the league has reacted to both Bam's game and also the greater state of the Wizards franchise (37:32).Also on this today's show:(55:13) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players who have scored the most points in a single game against the Wizards franchise(1:05:38) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWelp. The Wizards managed to let Bam Adebayo drop 83 points. Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Domo (@Domo8186) to give their reactions to the game (2:05).From there, the crew opened up the mailbag to answer some of your burning questions (22:25)._______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Andrew Sharp (@andrewsharp) on this early morning edition of the show, and opened by recapping Trae Young's on-court debut with the Washington Wizards (7:17).The conversation then pivoted toward Julian Reese -the Wizard who shined the brightest against the Jazz- as the show broke down his 20 rebound performance (16:44).From there, they also touched on Washington's latest injury update for Anthony Davis (25:17), as Andrew shared his thoughts on the team's current long-term trajectory (26:39).Also on this today's show:(37:22) 📰 Full Court Press naming the top contenders and pretenders in the NBA playoff race (59:51) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the most recent NBA rookies to record a 20 rebound game(1:10:10) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Subscribe to Andrew's Work at Stratechery: https://stratechery.com/stratechery-plus/_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Isaac and Wardell opened up today's show with some show news that you're not going to want to miss (1:30)!They then began breaking down the Wizards most recent losses, beginning first with the team's loss to the Raptors (3:20). From there, they recapped to loss to both the Rockets (6:11) and Magic (22:34).After the first break, the Caucus then gave their expectations for Trae Young's upcoming debut with the Wizards (30:06), even naming the three players the show is most excited to see Young play alongside (35:30).Also on today's show:(40:41) 🧐 Scouting Report on Will Riley, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington and Julian Reese_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIsaac, Troy and Wardell were joined by Kevin Folli (@KevinFolliNBA) for today's show, and they opened up the episode by recapping the Wizards latest loss the the Hawks (3:58).From there, they discussed Jamir Watkins' recent contract extension (14:27), then giving an update on D'Angelo Russell's status with the team (21:04)After the break, the Caucus went to work building out their first draft board of the season (27:08).Also on this today's show:(49:56) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the All-Time Single-Season Leaders for Most 3-Pointers Made by Rookies in NBA History(57:55) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy and Wardell lead off today's show by recapping the Wizards latest loss - this time at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks (1:41). Together, the two break down Will Riley and Jamir Watkins' continued development (3:32), Kyshawn George's February struggles (:), and Trae Young's looming Wizards debut (13:42).They also discussed the Washington's recent decision to convert Tristan Vukčević's contract to a multi-year deal (15:26).From there, Troy and Wardell discuss Bleacher Report's recent Top 100 NBA Players ranking, which now includes Alex Sarr at 86th (20:17). That excitement was quickly evened out by the Wizards being ranked as the 28th most promising team in Silver Bulletin's latest NBA Future of the Franchise Rankings (27:49).It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Wardell and Isaac open up this week by breaking down the Wizards' recent win over the Pacers, and how that game affects the team's tank ranking (2:05). That lead into a conversation in which our hosts assessed some of the proposed solutions for the NBA's tanking problem (8:48).The Caucus then addressed the Wizards' latest injury report, which provided a timeline update for Trae Young and Anthony Davis (20:01). They then discussed the recent comments made toward the Wizards by fellow Klutch client, LeBron James (23:13).From there, the crew discussed the rising costs of Wizards season tickets and Monumental Sports' recent layoffs (27:41).Also on this today's show:(45:36) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the leading scorers of the NBA's worst teams over the past 25 seasons(54:56) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Read Greg Finberg's article at Bullets Forever: https://www.bulletsforever.com/washington-wizards-news/68164/wizards-to-increase-season-ticket-prices-for-2026-27-season_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy was joined by Tony East (@TonyREast) of Locked on Pacers ahead of the Wizards back-to-back home games against the Pacers this week, to preview what fans can expect from the two lottery-bound teams (1:22). Together, the two also discuss the difference in covering last season's Pacers team - which went to the NBA Finals last season - and this season's (9:42).From there, Isaac joins the show to give further account of his on-site experience of this year's all-star weekend (22:47)_______Read Tony's Work at Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy and Wardell open up the show with Big Pooh (@RapperBigPooh) to hear his thoughts on the NBA’s decision to fine teams for tanking (3:35). That then led to a discussion on the praise which Rich Paul and Draymond Green recently made toward the Wizards (14:31).Elsewhere in the District, Sonia Citron has exceeded expectations in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament (23:36) and Chamique Holdsclaw, Elena Delle Donne and Nikki McCray-Penson were each revealed to be finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (24:46).Isaac then joined the show from L.A. to discuss the spotlight that was on the WizKids for the Rising Stars Challenge (29:07).From there, Troy and Wardell were joined by Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) of The Athletic to discuss The Washington Post’s recent decision to dismantle their sports section (38:00).Also on this today's show:(1:13:22) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the past 30 years of All-Star Game MVPs(1:22:03) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Isaac and Wardell open up this Wizards Wednesday show by reviewing the team's recent roster moves which include: waiving Dante Exum (2:22), assessing D'Angelo Russell's future (4:20), and the introduction of Jaden Hardy (6:47).The crew then briefly recaps the Wizards recent losses to the Nets and Heat, and give their thoughts on NBA Twitter's  meltdown over the team's tanking efforts (9:37).Speaking of the NBA, a recent report came out that the league may be expanding, so we took turns selecting the eight players the Wizards should protect from an expansion draft (14:12).  From there, Troy is joined by Clair de Lune (@ClaireMPLS) to hear her reactions to the recent Anthony Davis trade (21:47). The two also discussed Adam Silver's recent comments on tanking in the league (31:17) the expectations for All-Star Weekend (39:13)._______Read Claire's Work at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/claire-de-lune_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIt's been a few days since the Anthony Davis trade, so Troy and Wardell are joined by Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) give our final thoughts on the deal now that they've had more time to fully process it (3:58). They also discussed the Wizards' recent win over the Pistons (16:59) and reacted to the latest renovations to Cap One (24:02).Also on this today's show:(30:21) 📰 Full Court Press on major NBA trade deadline winners and losers(47:01 ) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on every MVP in the history of the Rising Stars Challenge(54:44) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this emergency episode of the show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac are joined by Tyler (@WonzoTV) to provide their immediate reactions to the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the nation's capital.It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFolks, it's NBA Trade Deadline week and the deals are flying, so Troy, Wardell, and Isaac provide their reactions to the latest moves around the league for this mid-week show. They start first with the trade that sent James Harden to the Cavaliers (2:18), then shift to the news of Jaren Jackson Jr.'s trade to the Jazz (10:01).Elsewhere, Mike Conley Jr.'s was traded to the Bulls (16:37) and Nikola Vučević was traded to the Celtics (21:15), so the crew broke down those moves as well.From there, the show gave their thoughts on the NBA All-Star Rosters (25:23).Circling back to the Wizards, the team has appeared in some recent trade rumblings, so Troy gave his read of the latest rumors (32:41). And to close things out, the Caucus broke down the team's win over the Kings (37:10) and loss to the Knicks (44:10).It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFor this week's show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac were joined by Kelsey Nicole Nelson (@therealknelson) to recap the highs and lows of John Wall's Celebration Night at Cap One earlier this week (4:51).From there, they also reviewed the Wizards roster to gauge which players are most likely to draw trade discussions (28:32). Also on today's show:(34:46) 📰 Full Court Press on major NBA trade rumors, and AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson(46:05) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the highest paid players traded on the date of the NBA Trade Deadline over the past decade(54:15) ⏱️ The Last Shot___Produced by @ponaxwardellIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy is joined by guests Darius Whitmore (@D_whit98) and Domo (@Domo8186) to recap the Wizards win over the Trail Blazers. They then break down their top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft.It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textAhead of tonight's massive snowfall, Troy and Wardell are joined by Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) to react to Michael Wingers recent "State of Monumental Basketball" press conference from earlier in the week (4:51).Together, they share their key takeaways which included a timeline update on the Wizards franchise, how Trae Young factors into the team's long-term plan, as well as an update on the Mystics during the ongoing CBA negotiations.The show also touched on the recent rumblings of Washington's interest in Walker Kessler (19:26) and the recent Disabled Player Exception the Wizards were granted due to Cam Whitmore's injury (24:10) From there, they also gave their choices for the Wizards' and NBA's midseason award winners (28:14)Also on today's show:(45:48) 📰 Full Court Press selecting our NBA All-Star Reserves(1:09:19) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn today's midweek show, Troy is joined by Tyler (@WonzoTV) to recap the Wizards' recent loss to the Clippers. Together the two breakdown the key points of progression that the young roster has had this season while still maintaining their trajectory to the lottery.From there, they assess the likelihood of Washington making an offer for Zion.It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Isaac and Wardell lead off today's show by recapping the Wizards recent loss to the LA Clippers (03:55), which saw Bilal Coulibaly go down with another injury and Alex Sarr receiving his first ejection.From there, the crew discussed Kyshawn George's appearance on NBATV's The Association (09:09).To close things out, Troy had a sit-down with Josh Robbins (13:06) of The Athletic (@JoshuaBRobbins) to discuss Trae Young being out until at least All-Star Weekend, and Cam Whitmore being shutdown for the remainder of the season due to a venous condition.It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy and Wardell are joined by Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) to discuss her latest Substack post "Uprooted" which was inspired by the recent trade that sent Trae Young to the Wizards.This led to the show discussing the recent trade rumors surrounding Ja Morant, with an honest examination of where his current trade value stands. From there, they provide their boldest NBA Trade Deadline predictions.Also on today's show:(36:28) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've Been(43:31) 🧐 Scouting Report on Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, AJ Johnson, Tre Johnson, and Alex Sarr_Subscribe to Molly's Substack: https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textAs of Friday, Trae Young is officially a Washington Wizard. To close out this wild week, Wardell and Troy were joined by Domo (@Domo8186) and Neil Dalal (@NeilDalal96) to provide their reactions to Young's introductory press conference (4:03).Together they also discussed what Trae Young's anticipated playing time (16:52), along with the likelihood of a potential contract extension (21:59).Isaac then join the show and provides his first hand account of the aforementioned press conference (28:55).Also on today's show:(37:34) 📰 Full Court Press assessing recent NBA Trade Rumors(46:00) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players who spent the most game as Trae Young's teammates in AtlantaIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this emergency episode, Troy, Wardell, and Isaac give their immediate reactions to the trade which sends Trae Young to the Washington Wizards.Together they break down the effect this trade will have on all parties involved.It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFor this midweek show, Troy is joined by Will Clayton (@DubClayton) to break down the recent rumors of a trade which could send Trae Young to DC.It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy and Isaac are back from a holiday break and are bringing their A-game as they recap the Wizards recent stretch of wins! Together, the two breakdown how these games could impact the team's lottery odds by taking a dive into Tankathon.From there, they provide their basketball resolutions for the New Year.It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIsaac Agykeum-Harris is Joined by Matt Modderno, Department of Hoops host and Inside Maryland sports writer joins the College Brief, to Recap the Maryland Terrapins most recent loss against UVA over the weekend while also looking ahead to the team's upcoming BIG 10 Conference play.Additionally Matt also talks about Georgetown's collapse against Xavier over the weekend along with Head Coach Ed Cooley's suspension and Deshaun Harris-Smith departure from the program It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this week's show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Big Pooh (@rapperbigpooh) of Little Brother to recap the Wizards recent loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (5:09).They focused on Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly's performances now that they've been re-activated from the injury list (5:49), and then shifted the conversation toward Bub Carrington (10:02) who may have finally found his groove again.Also on today's show:(22:54) 🫣 Blind Power Ranking of the top NBA Rookies(34:18 ) 📰 Full Court Press selecting our current NBA All-Stars(42:31) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the youngest NBA players to score their first 40-point game(51:46) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThe Caucus was once again joined by Domo (@Domo8186) of Wizards of Gallery Place as they recapped the past two games of the Wizards (3:21). Together, the show also addressed Will Dawkins' recent update on Washington's injury report (11:20) and broke down some rumors swirling around Darius Garland (17:13).Also on today's show:(20:38) 📧 Listener Mailbag (31:46) 🧐 Scouting Report on Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie, Jamir Watkins, Marvin Bagley III, and Tre Johnson (44:03 ) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've BeenIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this very first episode launch of the College Brief, Isaac & Troy recap The Battle of HU rivalry game between Howard and Hampton University along with recapping the George Mason vs Old Dominion. Additionally Isaac & Troy discussed Bryce Harris' impact on Howard's Men's Basketball team, where his legacy stands with the program. The two also briefly reflect on the legacy of George Mason's 2006 Final Four run. To close show Troy gave an updated scouting report of the 2026 NBA draft class.It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this week's show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Michael Sykes, II (@MikeDSykes) of Business of Fashion to discuss the recent report that the Washington Wizards are in the running to acquire Domantas Sabonis (4:22). Together they break down why the Wizards would be interested in trading for the former All-Star, along with how they envision he would fit alongside Alex Sarr.From there, the show discussed AJ Johnson's latest assignment to the Capital City Go-Go (10:38) and gave their first quarter of the season superlatives for the Wizards (14:13).And since Michael was on the show, the Caucus also discussed the current state of the sneaker industry (30:35).(43:03) 👑 King of the Court of all-time NBA signature sneakers(53:39) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the most expensive NBA cards ever sold(1:01:53) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textNew day, new show. Troy, Isaac and Wardell are with kicking off a new weekly Wednesday edition of the show, and it certainly felt needed this week. They open up the show discussing Cam Whitmore's recent DNP against the Hawks, along with Wizards coach Brian Keefe's comments on the matter (3:30). They then gave a brief recap on the Wizards recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks (15:59).Also on today's show:(19:04 ) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've Been(23:07) 🧐 Scouting Report on Will Riley, Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukčević, Marvin Bagley III, and Bub Carrington It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) this week, to recap the past week of Wizards games. They kick things off by highlighting Washington's win over the Bucks which Bilal Coulibaly thrived in (3:54). Speaking of Bilal, he's injured and will be out for a few weeks. This sparked a discussion on how the team can best develop him going forward now that the injuries have been adding up (10:34).From there, the show discusses who they think can fill the Bilal void for the team. One such option could be Will Riley, who Isaac had the chance to speak with earlier this week (24:54). Also on this today's show:(37:24 ) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the highest scorer for each NBA team that played when LeBron's double-digit scoring streak started(47:15) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this special episode of the show, Isaac had the opportunity to chat with George Mason Patriots starting point guard, Kory Mincy, to discuss the Patriots historic start to the college basketball season along with the season outlook so far for the team. This is just the first taste of the Capital Hoop Caucus' upcoming slate of college hoops coverage!It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFresh off the holiday break, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are back and open this week's show by reflecting upon the Wizards last week of basketball which included the team's second win of the season (04:09). Together they broke down how the team has been utilizing CJ McCollum after his 46-point performance (7:48) and how that benefits Alex Sarr (12:37).From there, they pivot the the WNBA to discuss the results of the recent Lottery, and what the Mystics could do with the #4 overall pick (13:59).The show then pivoted back to the Wizards to address Tre Johnson's injury (18:23).Also on today's show:(25:48) 📓 A New Study from The Lines notes that Wizards fans are losing sleep after each loss(31:05) 🧐 Scouting Report on Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Cam Whitmore, Bub Carrington, and CJ McCollum(40:43) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this week's show, Troy is joined by none other than Neil Dalal (@NeilDalal96), formerly of Hoop District! Together the two discussed Brian Keefe's continued coaching woes, Kyshawn George's growth and even Bub Carrington's early season regression.From there, the two dove into the front office's handing of the Ryan Rollins situation back in early 2024, and how that paralleled with the team's overreaction in suspending Neil's credentials. It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThe Wizards losing streak has reached double digits, so Troy, Isaac and Wardell open this week's show by breaking what's been going wrong in DC (3:54). They also give an update on the Capital City Go-Go (18:52), and then check back in on the UMD-Georgetown game (22:49 ). From there, they're joined by Andrew Sharp so that he can provide his thoughts on this young Wizards squad (28:33).Also on today's show:(25:01 ) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've Been(1:07:52 ) 🧐 Scouting Report on the top NCAAM draft prospects(1:21:00 ) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the Wizards' leading scorers in their most recent overtime games  (1:29:30) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Isaac and Wardell kicked off this week's show by recapping the Wizards ongoing losing streak (3:22) while assessing how a few players on the roster have fared throughout this opening stretch of the season.They're then joined by Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) of The Washington Post to preview John Wall's upcoming broadcast debut for Monumental Sports (34:02). The conversation then shifted toward Wall's overall legacy in DC, and whether he could have his jersey retired by the Wizards no that he's been reunited with the organization (46:24).Also on today's show:(1:14:57) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players who have had 40-point games this season(1:23:55) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThis week, Troy and Isaac open up the show by discussing Howard Men's Basketball exhibition game against American University and then the Bison's open practice with the Capital City Go-Go (1:45). From there, the breakdown the Washington Wizards nail-biting loss to the Philadelphia 76ers (8:34).They're then joined by Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) to discuss to the potential of this current Wizards core (18:47).It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFor this week’s show, Wardell, Troy and Isaac were joined by Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) of Bleav in Wizards, Fear the Podcast, and The Department of Hoops to review the Washington Wizards season-opening loss to the Bucks (3:05). They discussed Kyshawn George’s breakout performance (5:14), projected Bub Carrington's development as a floor general (11:07), and debated Alex Sarr’s biggest areas of growth (16:56). From there, they gave their opinions of the Wizards' recently unveiled NBA Cup court (31:22) while also discussing a the recent regional match-up between Georgetown and GW (34:33).Also on today's show:(41:15) 🧐 Scouting Report on the Wizards roster(51:27) 📰 Full Court Press on the rest opening week of the rest of the NBA(1:04:04) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the current Wizards season opening blocks leaders(1:12:47) ⏱️ The Last ShotMessage the showIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThis week Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Mike Prada (@MikePradaNBA) of The Athletic to recap the Washington Wizards brief preseason (3:05). Together, they gave their thoughts on how the team should adjust given Bub Carrington's injury (6:06). They also share which players on the Wizards roster they expect to take a leap forward (11:10), as well as which ones they think could be on the trade block (16:44).Also on today's show:(26:25) 🎙️ Special Conversation with Mike Prada on the evolution of NBA Media coverage over the years(55:54) 🧐 Scouting Report on the newest members of the Wizards roster(1:10:16) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the current Wizards single-game career scoring highs (1:19:24) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFor today's show, Isaac, Troy and Wardell are once again joined by Domo of Wizards of Gallery Place! They kick things off by reviewing the Wizards recently announced promotional giveaway schedule for the upcoming season (4:43). They then discuss Varun Shankar's recent article in The Washington Post which outlined the team's rise in ticket prices (14:45).From there, the crew makes some bold predictions for the 2025 Wizards (29:25).(51:42) 📝 Spelling Bee(56:29) 📰 Full Court Press on major NBA predictions and the WNBA Finals(1:18:33) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players listed on the Wizards cap holds (1:28:36) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this week’s show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by an incredibly special guest, Kyle Weidie - the founder of Truth About It of the former True Hoop Network. They opened up the show by closing out the Wizards Positional Group Previews, focusing on the team's bigs (7:49), which led into the show opening up the listener mailbag (18:00).From there, they discussed Troy and Isaac's takeaways from Media Day, after which Kyle and Troy reflected on past Media Days and the changing landscape of NBA media access (36:36). They also pay their respects to DC legend Lawrence Moten (1:02:58)Also on today's show:(1:06:31) 📰 Full Court Press on other NBA Media Days and the WNBA Finals(1:19:31) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the game leading rebounders for Wizards opening day games over the past 12 years(1:28:07) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this week's show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac open things up by discussing the recent news regarding Monumental Sports Network's looming departure from YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV (5:54). From there, they recapped Will Dawkins' recent press conference ahead of the Washington Wizards' media day (23:58). They then rounded out The Beltway Beat by briefly discussing Ace Bailey's change in management (34:27), Jordan Poole's comments on his past teammates (36:13), the Wizards' new jerseys (37:23), Kara Lawson's new gig (38:01), as well as Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen's decision to play in Unrivaled (39:02). Also on today's show:(41:04) Positional Group Preview  on the Wizards' wings(59:47) 📰 Full Court Press on the WNBA Playoffs(1:11:12) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the Wizards opening day starting rosters between 2000 - 2011(1:21:56) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.