The Wizards Podcast

Greg recaps Day 2 of Wizards training camp and discusses what we learned from media sessions with Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George and Brian Keefe. Enjoy!

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Greg breaks down an eventful 2026 Media Day for the Washington Wizards. He discusses Anthony Davis' comments on his future in Washington, Brian Keefe's approach to building his rotation, AJ Dybantsa saying he feels zero pressure and more from the day's interviews. Enjoy!

Greg discusses the Wizards' deep wing rotation and breaks down potential roles for each player. Who starts between Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly? How does Justin Champagnie fit into the rotation? What is Will Riley's role? Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

Wizards GM Will Dawkins spoke to the media on Thursday. Greg breaks down Dawkins' comments regarding Alex Sarr's impending return, Anthony Davis and Trae Young's motivated mindset entering the season, expectations and more. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down the Wizards' point guard room and how a battle to back up Trae Young is one of the most intruiging entering training camp. He discusses Young's role as the starter, Bub Carrington vs. Tre Mann for a backup spot and how Kyshawn George or Will Riley could become the backup PG instead. Enjoy!

The Wizards have re-signed Anthony Gill to a new deal, the team announced Tuesday. Gill will return for his seventh season in Washington. Greg breaks it all down in this episode. Enjoy!

After three long rebuilding seasons, the Wizards enter the 2026-27 campaign ready to compete. Greg is joined by Abdullah Ayubi to discuss several reasons why Wizards fans should be excited for this season. Enjoy!

Greg is joined by Ben Strober to discuss the Wizards' starting lineup, rotation and more. The two debate who between Kyshawn George, Bilal Coulibaly and Tre Johnson should start. They also predict who will come off the bench for Brian Keefe in what's expected to be a more competitive season for Washington. Enjoy!

Greg discusses how the Wizards could fill their final roster spot and breaks down the biggest position battles to watch for as training camp nears. Enjoy!

The Wizards acquired Tre Mann in a five-team deal that sent Cam Whitmore to the Cavaliers and Julian Reese to the Nuggets. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

The Wizards released their 2026-27 regular season schedule. Greg breaks down everything you need to know, including marquee matchups, key dates, national TV games and more. Enjoy!

The Wizards will reportedly table extension talks with Anthony Davis until the regular season, The Athletic reported. Greg breaks down why this is the correct approach from the Wizards and discusses the team's signing of Alondes Williams to an Exhibit-10 deal. Enjoy!

On Aug. 6, Anthony Davis becomes eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million max contract extension. Should the Wizards give AD that kind of money? Greg breaks that situation down and discusses what's next for Jamir Watkins after he underwent surgery for a torn ACL. Enjoy!

The Washington Wizards have held talks with free agent DeMar DeRozan, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Greg breaks down DeRozan's weird fit with the Wizards and whether he's a free agent they should pursue. Enjoy!

Greg is joined by Isaac Agyekum-Harris to discuss whether the Wizards should offer Anthony Davis a maximum contract extension. They break down Davis' current deal and whether any extension, whether it's the full max or a smaller deal, would make sense for Washington. Enjoy!

Greg is joined by Henry Brown to discuss the Wizards' offseason moves. They grade the Trae Young extension, Khris Middleton and Deandre Ayton trades and more. Enjoy!

Greg welcomes Domo (@Domo8186 on X) to the show to discuss the Wizards' Summer League, AJ Dybantsa's performance, how Tre Johnson and Will Riley fit into Washington's rotation and more. Enjoy!

The Wizards have shut down AJ Dybantsa, Tre Johnson and Will Riley for the remainder of Las Vegas Summer League. Greg breaks down that decision and recaps the Wizards' 99-87 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Enjoy!

The Washington Wizards defeated the Sacramento Kings 104-85 to improve to 2-0 at Las Vegas Summer League behind Will Riley's 32 points and AJ Dybantsa's 23. Greg breaks down Riley's hot shooting, Dybantsa's impressive defense and more. Enjoy!

AJ Dybantsa scored 27 points and threw down a poster dunk as he shined in his Wizards debut. Greg breaks down his standout performance and discusses the impressive defense of Jamir Watkins, Tre Johnson's offensive game and more. Enjoy!

The Washington Wizards acquired Khris Middleton and a 2033 second-round pick from the Dallas Mavericks and sent D'Angelo Russell, a 2029 second-round pick (via LAL) and a 2033 second-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies. Greg breaks the trade down and previews Wizards Summer League action. Enjoy!

The Washington Wizards open Summer League on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. Greg breaks down the expected roster and what to watch for in Las Vegas over the next two weeks. He also touches on the team's coaching staff changes and provides an update on Washington's NBA free agency outlook. Enjoy!

The Washington Wizards acquired Deandre Ayton for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks. Greg breaks down the trade and why he thinks Ayton gives the Wizards a very capable backup center. Enjoy!

The Wizards signed Jamir Watkins to a two-way contract and waived Leaky Black. But they still haven't signed a backup center. Greg breaks down the remaining options and why the Wizards desperately need more help behind Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr. Enjoy!

The Washington Wizards reportedly declined the team option for Jamir Watkins. Greg breaks down why Watkins returning is still very likely and touches on why the Wizards hold all the cards in potential trade negotiations with the Golden State Warriors surrounding an Anthony Davis trade. Enjoy!

The Golden State warriors are reportedly interested in trading for Wizards big man Anthony Davis to pair with LeBron James, if he signs in free agency. Greg breaks down several trade scenarios and discusses how likely this deal is. Enjoy!

NBA free agency begins on June 30, and the Wizards have cap space to make some moves. Greg is joined by Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi of Locked On Wizards to discuss possible free-agent signings, which young players will stand out next season and more. Enjoy!

The Washington Wizards selected Felix Okpara with the 46th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Greg breaks down his fit on this Wizards squad and discusses how his rim protection could bolster Washington's frontcourt depth. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down how AJ Dybantsa fits into this Wizards roster and offers some big man targets for the Wizards with picks No. 51 and 60 in the second round. Enjoy!

The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. After years of rebuilding, the Wizards finally have their franchise cornerstone to build around. Greg breaks down the selection and why Dybantsa immediately raises the ceiling of this Wizards team. Enjoy!

Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, $212 million contract extension to return to the Washington Wizards, per ESPN. Greg breaks down the contract and shares his insight into why Washington had to offer Young the max. Enjoy!

Greg is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the latest surrounding the No. 1 pick. How possible is it that the Wizards select Darryn Peterson? Why is AJ Dybantsa still the favorite to go No. 1? Enjoy!You can read Ben's work covering the Wizards and Commanders at https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/

Will the Wizards select AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson at No. 1? Is there a chance Cameron Boozer makes a push for the top spot? Draft analyst Nathan Grubel of https://www.noceilingsnba.com/ joins the show to discuss!

Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97M player option and enter free agency, per ESPN's Marc Spears. Greg breaks down what this means for the Wizards and why Young agreeing to an extension with Washington remains the likeliest outcome. Enjoy!

Trae Young is back in trade rumors after The Stein Line reported that several teams, including the Miami Heat, have expressed interest in trading for Young. Greg brings on Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi to discuss how likely a trade is, what a sign-and-trade package would look like and more. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down the latest reporting surrounding AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson's chances at going No. 1 and discusses Alex Sarr's injury. Enjoy!

Greg compares AJ Dybantsa against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer and explains why he should be the Wizards' selection with the No. 1 pick. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down Trae Young's pending player option deadline and why he's likely to opt out and sign a contract extension to remain in Washington. He also discusses Young's comments on "The Pivot" and why his fit with the Wizards makes sense. Enjoy!

Greg is joined by his brother, Jason Finberg, to break down AJ Dybantsa's game and what makes him the best choice for the Wizards at the No. 1 pick. They also discuss a potential Trae Young extension and what that means for the Wizards' future. Enjoy!

Cameron Boozer isn't considered by most as a true option for the Wizards with the No. 1 pick. But Washington selecting the Duke forward with the top pick wouldn't be as crazy as some think. Greg breaks down Boozer's game, his winning impact, answers the concerns surrounding his low block rate and shares why Boozer would fit perfectly next to Alex Sarr. Enjoy!

Greg discusses how the NBA's new lottery system benefits the Wizards, who stopped tanking at the perfect time. He also breaks down how the Phoenix Suns 2028 pick swap that Washington owns could pay huge dividends. Enjoy!

Greg is joined by Bijan Todd to discuss whether Washington should select AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson with the No. 1 pick. They also share why the trade rumors linking Giannis to the Wizards are likely just rumors and break down what draft strategy the Wizards should utilize in the second round. Enjoy!

AJ Dybantsa is currently a -390 favorite on Fandual to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The BYU product is also listed as the No. 1 pick on nearly every mock draft. Greg discusses the growing likelihood that Dybantsa goes No. 1, provides a list of reported predraft workouts the Wizards hosted and attempts to ease Wizards fans' excitement surrounding the recent report that linked LeBron James to the Wizards. Enjoy!

Greg discusses trade down scenarios for the Washington Wizards, who own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. What's the asking price to trade No. 1? Does Utah make Ace Bailey available in trade talks? Could Washington add another first-round pick? All that and more in today's episode. Enjoy!

Greg is joined by Henry Greenstein, the sports editor of the Lawrence-Journal World and KUSports.com, to break down Darryn Peterson's game. Greg and Henry discuss Peterson's cramping issues, his impressive scoring ability, whether he can be a point guard at the NBA level and who Henry believes is the top prospect in the 2026 draft. Enjoy!

CBS Sports' Adam Finkelstein reported that AJ Dybantsa hoped to stay in Utah. Andscape's Marc Spears reported that the Jazz contacted the Wizards about trading for the No. 1 pick. These reports, and others like them, will circulate for the next month leading up to the draft, as they always do. But Wizards fans shouldn't be too concerned with any of them. Greg explains why in this episode. Enjoy!

Aj Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson highlighted some impressive NBA Combine performances. Dybantsa led all prospects with a 42-inch max vertical, while Peterson flashed his shooting prowess with a 19-for-25 showing in the spot shooting drill. Henry Brown of Wizards on Sports Illustrated joins the show to discuss why Peterson is the top prospect and why Washington is in good hands under Micheal Winger. Enjoy!

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

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!

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!