The Wizards Podcast

Greg shares his ballot for the Wizards end-of-season awards, featuring honors such as Team MVP, DPOY, Most Improved, Best Trade, Tank Commander and more. Enjoy!

Greg recaps the Wizards' 2024-25 season, offering analysis on Washington's four rookies, Bilal Coulibaly, Jordan Poole, draft picks and more. He also answers questions regarding Memphis' pick, Phoenix's pick and the Wizards' lottery odds. Thank you for following along with Greg's Wizards coverage all season long. Here's to Year 3! Enjoy the episode!

Greg breaks down all the playoff/play-in scenarios out West and gives Wizards fans a rooting guide for Sunday's 15-game slate. Plus, what happens if the Wizards and Jazz finish the regular season with the same record? Enjoy!

The Wizards and Jazz are now tied for the NBA's worst record. Greg breaks down the tank race and Memphis' pick, offers a rooting guide for Wizards fans over the final stretch of the regular season and breaks down the Bradley Beal trade with Phoenix now eliminated from playoff contention. Enjoy!

Greg shares his thoughts on Bub Carrington-Deni Avdija debate that's taken over Wizards Twitter and why both sides need to ease up. Also included: Bub Carrington's career night vs. Sacramento, AJ Johnson's ascendence, an update on the Memphis first-round pick and more. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down Washington's embarrassing 53-point loss to the Pacers where they gave up 162 points, while also touching on some positives like Alex Sarr and AJ Johnson's ascendence in the month of March. Also included: Tank Standings update!! Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg discusses the Utah Jazz's blatant tanking and how the Wizards have been forced to follow suit. He also touches on Alex Sarr's career night in Denver, Poole's game winner and Washington's impressive rookie class. Enjoy!

Greg discusses Bub and Kyshawn's chippy play and how it's great for the Wizards' culture. He also touches on the Wizards' social media team and how they've phoned it in the this season. Oh, and of course, more losses. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down the Wizards' improved 6-8 record over their last 14 games, and why their rookies have been vital to that success. Also included: Tank standings, Wahsington's draft pick outlook, the Wizards' subpar social media team, and more. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down a trio of Wizards games post All-Star break, including Kyle Kuzma's return to Washington. Greg highlights the standout defensive performance of rookie Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukcevic's confusing minutes and a hard-fought win over Brooklyn. Enjoy!

Greg assesses the Wizards' tank thus far and highlights some highs and lows with 28 games remaining. He also answers mailbag questions, which include his NBA Draft Big Board, whether the Wizards will fire Brian Keefe and what next season's starting five could look like. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down the Wizards trades from today's deadline. Wiz take on Marcus Smart's contract in exchange for a first-round pick and Colby Jones. Butler dealt to Philly for Jackson and a first-round pick. Full analysis of all the Wizards' deadline moves.

Greg breaks down the Kuzma and Valanciunas trades and offers his take on the return Washington received. Greg also touches on Bilal Coulibaly's first-career triple-double and the immaculate vibes in D.C. on this 3-game winning streak. Enjoy!

Greg discusses Kyle Kuzma's postgame comments and how they've hurt the team's energy and effort and responds to Kuzma's mom, Karri, following her tweets. He also discusses Bronny James taking over Capital One Arena and the sad state of the Wizards. Enjoy!

Greg offers his three-team trade for Jimmy Butler that sends Butler to Phoenix, Beal to Miami and picks/salary to Washington. Also included: Kuzma's tanking trade value, an assessment on Keefe's job thus far and an outlook on the lottery. Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg discusses coach Keefe's odd rotational changes and the frustration with Washington benching Butler/Champagnie to showcase trade pieces. Plus, a heated rant about the Reed Sheppard vs. Alex Sarr debate between Wizards and Rockets Twitter. Enjoy!

The Wizards have reclaimed the NBA's worst record once again after falling twice in the Tank Bowl. To make things even better, Alex Sarr won Rookie of the Month and looks like a future star. Greg broke all this down, plus the Suns' awful record and how their demise could accelerate the Wizards' rebuild. Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg discusses Kyle Kuzma's reported trade request and what it means for his future in D.C. Additionally, Greg breaks down Jordan Poole's game-winner to defeat Charlotte, the Wizards' valiant effort in OT loss to Knicks, and Alex Sarr's 3-point improvement. Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg discusses Jordan Poole's breakout season, where he's averaging 21 points on 41% 3pt. Additionally, he breaks down a 1-2 week for the Wizards, which included standout performances from Coulibaly and Kispert. At the end, Greg offers his current Top 5 prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. Enjoy!

Greg discusses the Wizards' win over Denver to snap their 16-game slide, recaps the ensuing 3 losses and discusses trade rumors involving Valanciunas, Kuzma, Brogdon and more. Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg rants for 30 minutes about the sad state of the Wizards. There's tanking, then there's the awful basketball Washington's played over this 15-game losing streak. Also included: Wizards' fans' frustrations with Monumental Sports' biased coverage of the team. Enjoy!

Greg opens the show with a rant on Kyle Kuzma, his attitude and why the Wiz must move on now. Also discussed are Alex Sarr's career night in Indiana, Bilal's lockdown defense on Jayson Tatum and the Wizards' 11-game losing streak. Enjoy!

Greg offers his thoughts on Kuzma starting over George, Kispert's shooting slump, Sarr's high volume of 3-point attempts and breaks down the Wizards' 5-game losing streak. Enjoy!

Bilal Coulibaly dropped 27 points on the Hawks two days after dropping 17 and clamping Trae Young to win the game. Sarr, Bub and George started on Wednesday and looked terrific, Poole is balling, Kuz found his shot and the Wiz Kids have won two straight. Let's talk about it!

In this episode, Greg's older brother, Jason, joins the show to discuss the opening night roster, starting five, rotations, breakout players and much more. Enjoy!

Greg makes the case for Corey Kispert to start following his string of impressive preseason showings. He also discusses Kyle Kuzma's struggles thus far and why he understands why Wizards fans have begun to turn on Kuzma and some of the other veterans on the squad. Enjoy!

Greg details Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert's 14-point nights as the Wizards were blown out by the Knicks. Greg analyzes the performance of each players, from Alex Sarr's 12 points to Kyle Kuzma's 2-11 FG start to the preseason. Enjoy!

Alex Sarr showed out for 15 poits in the Wizards preseason opening loss to Toronto. Greg discusses Sarr's performance and offers his analysis on each player that played minutes on Sunday night in Montreal, including Poole, Bub, George and others.

In this episode, Greg discusses the Wizards 21-man training camp roster, who will make the final 15-man roster, Bub's solid showing thus far and finishes by reacting to Ted Leonsis' quote on Bradley's Beal's comments surrounding the failed move to Virginia. Enjoy!

We back! In this episode, Greg answers eight pressing questions for the Wizards entering this season, including: Does Sarr live up to the hype? Who gets traded? Kispert extension?Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg discusses Eugene Omoruyi being waived and how that affects the final roster decisions. Plus, a potential Corey Kispert extension and some schedule talk. Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg discusses three mock trades involving Kyle Kuzma and Jonas Valanciunas. Additionally, Greg breaks down the availability of veterans such as Malcolm Brogdon, Corey Kispert and Marvin Bagley and explains why it may be harder than Wiz fans think to trade them. Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg answers viewers' questions regarding the Wizards future. Whether a Kyle Kuzma trade is imminent, the front offices' Tyus Jones blunder, predictions on Kispert's role for next season and more are answered in this episode. Enjoy!Today's pod is sponsored by Assault Wrestling Alliance, a local promotion company in Southern Maryland that provides affordable sports entertainment. You can find information on their upcoming show on their website: https://awaassaultwrestlingalliance.godaddysites.com/next-live-show

In this episode, Greg gives a detailed breakdown of the Wizards entire 15-man Summer League roster, including praise for Bub and a rant about Baldwin Jr, Greg also predicts the Wizards starting lineup and offers his take on a potential extension for Corey Kispert. Enjoy!

In this episode, Greg discusses the Wizards first two Summer League games: Bub Carrington's impressive PG-play, Alex Sarr's offensive struggles and why Champagnie deserves a roster spot over Omoruyi. Enjoy!

Greg discusses the Saddiq Bey signing, breaks down the Wizards Summer League roster and offers his take on the Kuzma trade rumors. Enjoy!

Greg discusses Valanciunas' team-friendly contract, what Vukcevic's two-way deal says about Wizards' roster space, Tyus Jones' sign & trade market and projects the Wizards opening night roster. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down Washington's key decisions as free agency begins tonight, June 30, at 6 p.m. ET. Brogdon/Shamet trade packages, Jones sign & trade expectations, re-signing Gill/Vukcevic. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down everything that went down during Round 1 of the NBA Draft: Reaction to the Deni Avdija trade, Sarr taken 2nd overall, how Bub can be elite, and why trading up for Kyshawn George is a terrific move. Enjoy!

Greg educates Wizards fans on everything they need to know to feel prepared on draft night. Why Alex Sarr will be there at No. 2, prospects likely available at No. 26 and No. 51, plus two trade scenarios that could happen one week from today. Enjoy!

Greg explores every possible scenario surrounding the 2nd overall pick, including the Wizards moving back with Detroit as well as gaining another lottery pick from Sacramento. Plus, an updated list of prospects that have completed pre-draft workouts with the Wizards. Enjoy!

Greg breaks down the Brian Keefe intro presser, highlighting the most telling quotes for Washington's future. He also discusses Alex Sarr and the growing possibility that the French center could fall to the Wizards at No. 2.

Greg breaks down why Brian Keefe is the right hire in Washington, Gafford and Porzingis making The Finals and why building around Beal was the issue, not the players put around him.

The Washington Wizards hired Michael Winger one year ago today, so Greg thought it would be fun to recap all the Wizards' moves since that day and breakdown exactly why Winger has helped change the trajectory of this franchise.

Matt Modderno joins the show to discuss targets for the Wizards at picks 2, 26 and 51. Greg and Matt then analyze potential trades to get Washington up to No. 1, as well as what to do with Kyle Kuzma. Enjoy!You can find Matt on Twitter (@MattModderno) and on his podcasts (Bleav in Wizards / Bleav in DMV Hoops). Highly recommend his content!

The Wizards got some lottery luck, and Greg breaks down exactly what this pick means for their future. Top prospects, possible trade scenarios and news regarding Washington's head coaching search. Enjoy!

Greg simulates the lottery, trades with the Grizzlies for the 7th overall pick, and decides what to do with Tyus Jones. Enjoy!

Respected NBA Draft analyst Ben Pfeifer joins the show to discuss his favorite prospects atop the draft, preferences for Washington at pick #26, and second-round gems the Wizards could take at #52.You can follow Ben on Twitter (@bjpf_) and YouTube (@benpfeifer8192) for more draft coverage!

Greg's brother, Jason Finberg, joins the show to discuss key dates, storylines and decisions for the Wizards this offseason. This includes NBA Draft preferences, player option deadlines and free agent predictions. Enjoy!

In this special episode, Greg hands out awards for MVP, best/worst front office move, as well as some fun awards like worst contract in the NBA. Enjoy!

Greg gives his take on Ben Standig's Twitter poll, discusses the impressive play from Tristan Vukcevic, Jordan Poole and Deni Avdija, and hypes up Jared Butler's contract.