The Wizards Groupchat

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back as the Wizards fall to pick 6 in the draft lottery. The guys give their initial reactions to the slide, and discuss who they may want at 6.Would they trade up? Stay put? Trade back?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back as the season is on its last legs for the Washington Wizards.The young talent has been showing out recently. What is the ceiling of AJ Johnson? Ryan and Chase revist the Kyle Kuzma-AJ Johnson centered deal once more.What are the future roles and ceilings of the Wizards prospects? The guys take a deep dive into what the best outcomes, and most likely outcomes are for each of the Wizards young players.What of the other young guys playing recently has made in impact, and can be part of the Wizards future? The guys discuss.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the solid stretch of recent play from the Washington Wizards.How have the vet contributions of Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton played a part in the recent stretch of games?A look at Alex Sarr's best NBA performance of his young career vs the Nuggets.Ryan and Chase give their power rankings for the 5 1st round picks the Wizards have accumulated over the last two drafts. (Sarr, Bilal, George, Bub, AJ)

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back as the Wizards were a large part of one of the craziest trade deadlines in NBA history.The Wizards made four trades in total. Ryan and Chase talk about each trade individually, as well as give a total deadline grade.What do the guys think of the vets brought into the building?The end of the Johnny Davis era in Washington. The guys give their lasting impressions.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the Washington Wizards start to the 2024-25 season thus far. What have the guys seen out of the rookies so far? Is Alex Sarr on pace for the rookie of the year? Thoughts on veterans this season, including Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, Corey Kispert and more. Looking back on the Bradley Beal trade a season and a half later. What is going on with Beal in PHX?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the Wizards 2024-25 season as it is about to be in full swing. What did the guys see in preseason? How did the rookies look? The guys discuss their ideal starting lineup to open the season. What did they think of the Corey Kispert extension? That and much more.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss all things Washington Wizards, as the three Wizards 2024-25 draft picks got their first NBA action in summer league. Are the guys concerned with what they saw from Number 2. pick Alex Sarr? What did the guys think of first round picks Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George? Any one else stand out? Is Johnny Davis's job safe? The guys also discuss the Jonas Valanciunis trade, and what it means for Sarr.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back after the Wizards have made 3 selections in the 2024 NBA Draft. What grade did they give the Wizards draft? Deni Avdija was dealt to Portland prior to the draft, the guys give their takes on the deal. Where do the Wizards go from here during the offseason? The guys weigh in.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined by Kevin Folli, AKA Wizards Film Room, to discuss who they would like to see the Wizards draft on Wednesday night. Kevin gives a new potential second overall pick not yet discussed much on the pod. The guys also discuss potential Kuz scenarios, as well as the hiring of Troy Weaver to a front office role.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back as Draft Day comes closer. Just over a week away until the Wizards add to their future core. Who are the top 5 picks for the Wizards at 2 or in a trade back? Ryan and Chase give their top 5 big board. How many players in last year's class would the Wizards select at 2 over the current prospects? The guys weigh in.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined by friend of the pod, Osman Baig, as we start to ramp up closer to draft time. Who do the guys want with the second overall pick? What is their "dream" draft day scenario? What could the Wizards potentially get in a Kuzma deal? Would the guys be interested in a buy-low opportunity for Josh Giddey?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss big Wizards news, as the ping pong balls have landed somewhat favorably for the Wizards. They will select second in the 2024 NBA Draft. What are the guys' instant thoughts? What kind of player might they consider with that second pick? Who would be first on the boards of Winger and Dawkins? All signs point to Brian Keefe sticking as Head Coach. The guys discuss.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll talk Wizards full-season thoughts. Who were their picks for most improved, MVP, and who was their most disappointing Wizard of the season?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined by 'The Wizards Podcast' Host, and Bullets Forever writer Greg Finberg to discuss many major Wizards topics. The guys give their first impressions of Tristan Vukcevic with two heavy minute games under his belt. Should the Wizards offer Corey Kispert an extension? Should they move Kuz this offseason? What has Greg thought of the accension of Deni Advija this offseason? That and much more on the Wizards Groupchat

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the recent stretch of games for the Wizards that included 3 straight wins, and a close OT loss. Poole has looked more his Warriors self since moving to point guard, is he the long term starting PG of the future? Or at least next season? Tristan Vukcevic has started his Wizards career, in limited minutes. Our thoughts so far Our look at the Center rotation, and our thoughts on the minutes Richaun Holmes has provided in the recent stretch of games A look at how some of the other rebuilds of the NBA have turned out (OKC, Houston, Detroit)

Bilal Coulibaly has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a wrist injury. Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll discuss the bad news heard today. The guys list their grades of Bilal's rookie year. Tristan Vukcevic has been signed by the Wizards following being stashed overseas most of his rookie year. The guys give their thoughts on what to expect out of the rookie the remainder of the year. Have there been any other young guys that have impressed Ryan and Chase?

The Wizards are coming off back to back wins for just the second time all season, with wins over the Hornets and Heat. Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll discuss the past two games. Ryan and Chase also dive into their thoughts on Poole's move to the bench, and what they think of the job Brian Keefe has done thus far in his tenure as Interim Head Coach.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss some of the major topics surrounding the Washington Wizards. Jordan Poole has been moved to the bench, our thoughts after 2 games as sixth man. Deni Avdija put together a string of 5 extremely impressive games, to be followed by one tough one against the defending champs. Johnny Davis is getting minutes, our thoughts on what we have seen from him.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the Wizards following a *relatively* quiet trade deadline. The guys discuss the trade of Daniel Gafford. What did they think of the return? Thoughts on Tyus Jones, Kyle Kuzma, Delon Wright and others staying in the building post deadline. What do they think of Brian Keefe early into his tenure as interim head coach?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined by friend of the podcast, Bleav in Wizards host Matt Modderno, as they discuss the "firing" of Wes Unseld Jr. from the head coaching position. The guys also discuss potential future head coaching options Marvin Bagley discussion after 5 games post-trade

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the deal made between the Wizards and Pistons, sending Danillo Gallinari and Mike Muscala for two second round picks, Marvin Bagley, and Isaiah Livers. What did they think of the deal? The guys also discuss the cutting of Ryan Rollins and our thoughts on the entire situation.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined by Dillon Lopynski to discuss the Wizards as the trade deadline approaches. Who are some Wizards players that could be on the way out? What would they look for in return for their major trade assets? The guys discuss.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll bring something a little different to the pod for episode 21. The guys deep dive into the rosters and front offices of the Pistons and Wizards. Which team/roster would you rather have moving forward?

For their 20th episode, the Wizards Groupchat gives each Wizards' player grades 20 games into the season. Who has impressed and received a solid grade? Who needs to hit the basketball books a bit more for a better grade? Chase and Ryan discuss.

Yet another game, yet another big blown lead under Wes Unseld Jr. Chase and Ryan break down everything wizards after a 23 point blown lead against the Toronto Raptors.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss their thoughts on the first 6 games of the season. Thoughts on Poole, Kuzma, Center rotation, and youngsters Wes Unseld Jr's start to year three - Where do we stand on WUJ? What have we actually liked to start the season? What would we do to improve the outlook moving forward?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll team up to give the Wizards' Groupchat's very first post game pod as the Wizards fall in their season opener 143-120 to the Indiana Pacers. What were the guys thoughts on Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma's first game as a duo? What were some positive takeaways from a rough night? What did we not like from the Wizards opener?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll deep dive into everything Washington Wizards as their season is just days away. The guys give their thoughts on the final two preseason games. They also go into who they think will be leading scorer, team 6th man of the year, DPOY, and team MVP. Ryan and Chase give their season predictions and much more.

Chase Carroll and Ryan Oliver are back to discuss early Wizards preseason thoughts. What have they liked so far? What have they not liked early on into the preseason? Early Center position impressions Who to start at the 3 spot?

Wizards open up training camp, while also already dealing with some injuries. Chase Carroll and Ryan Oliver discuss what the injuries mean to the rotation The Wizards have picked up the 4th year option of Wes Unseld Jr. The guys give their thoughts. Dame to Bucks? Thoughts on the shakeup at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll discuss the return of Taj Gibson to the Wizards roster on a one-year deal. With the roster now at 17 guys, who are the two most likely to not be in Washington at season's start? What could a potential Deni extension look like?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to bring you a new Wizards Groupchat podcast. In this pod, the guys break down the futures of both current head coach Wes Unseld Jr, as well as former franchise player John Wall. They also dive into the center position after news came out recently that Tristan Vukcevic will be staying in the euroleague for at least one more season.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the Wizards summer league. How did the Wizards feel about Bilal Coulibaly and Johnny Davis? The guys discuss them, and plenty more from summer league. What is the starting lineup the Wizards should go with this season?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll get on a postgame pod reacting to the Wizards first summer league victory over the Boston Celtics Thoughts on Bilal Coulibaly's second summer league game? How about Johnny Davis in summer league year two? That and much more on the pod.

Chase Carroll brings you a quick solo pod going over the Wizards first summer league game, falling to the Indiana Pacers 91-83. What did he think of Bilal Coulibaly's first action as a Wizard? How about Johnny Davis' first game in his second summer league?

The Wizards young guys return to action on Saturday in the summer league, and they have a lot of prospects to look forward to watching this season. Chase and Ryan discuss who they are most looking forward to watching this summer. Landry Shamet has been a rumored target for the Miami Heat, what do the guys think of potentially trading him vs keeping him on the Wizards' roster? Jeff Van Gundy is also rumored to potentially be interested in a Wizards assistant coaching role. Do we like the fit?

Kyle Kuzma is back to DC! He signed a 4 year, 102 million dollar contract with the Wizards. Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll discuss their thoughts on this contract. Monte Morris has been traded to the Detroit Pistons for a future second round pick. The guys go into the trade, could the Wizards have gotten more? Chase and Ryan also discuss potential starting lineup combinations with Kyle Kuzma back in the mix.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined by Brendan of the Wizards of Gallery Place Podcast to discuss free agency coming up in just a few days. Who are some targets the Wizards should be looking at? They also discuss Bradley Beal's goodbye on the Player's Tribune. What did they think of the piece? Kyle Kuzma could potentially come back? We give our thoughts his potential return, and his possible destinations other than DC.

The Wizards had a very eventful day on Thursday! They traded 38 year old Chris Paul for a bit of a haul, including Jordan Poole. The Wizards then traded up a spot to number 7 to secure their guy in Bilal Coulibaly in the NBA Draft. Ryan and Chase discuss their thoughts on each of these moves, as well as the Wizards second draft pick, Tristan Vukcevic. They also break down the entirety of the roster and their thoughts on Winger and Dawkins' first offseason thus far.

Late into the night, the original 3-team deal with the Wizards, Clippers and Celtics fell through. The Wizards were able to find a new third trade partner, this time in the Memphis Grizzlies. Chase Carroll does a solo pod recapping what went down last night, and what he thinks of the new deal.

The Wizards made yet another trade! This time its Kristaps Porzingis on the move to the Boston Celtics. Ryan and Chase offer their thoughts on the deal. The NBA draft is on Thursday night, the guys talk about what they want to see from the Wizards with at least 4 draft picks to work with. Kyle Kuzma has opted out of his last year with the Wizards. What could this mean for his future?

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined by Matt Modderno of the BleavinWizards Podcast and bulletsforever.com to discuss the dealing of Bradley Beal. What did they think of the trade return? What do we think of Michael Winger and Will Dawkins' first big deal as part of the Wizards Front office? We look back on Beal's tenure with the Wizards, as well as the time of former Wizards GM Tommy Shepard.

Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll open up their inaugural podcast episode with some breaking news involving Bradley Beal, likely being on the move. What is the direction the new Wizards front office will be taking? More news of Kristaps Porzingis likely opting into the last year of his deal with the Wizards also dropped. What does this mean for his future with the team?