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The Wizards Podcast with Greg Finberg encompasses all things Wizards basketball. Find postgame reactions, analysis on trades and signings, plus much more here!

Greg Finberg


    • Apr 16, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 192 EPISODES


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    Brian Keefe will return as Wizards head coach | Henry Brown joins the show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 40:17


    Will Dawkins announced Brian Keefe will return as Wizards head coach next season. He also touched on Anthony Davis's comments, Trae Young extension talks and much more. Greg is joined by Henry Brown to break it all down. Enjoy!

    Should Brian Keefe return as Wizards head coach? Domo joins the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 39:33


    Greg brings on Domo (@Domo8186 on X) to discuss Brian Keefe's future and whether he should return as Wizards head coach. They also discuss Anthony Davis's comments on wanting to be in Washington and why Wizards fans shouldn't be too concerned with what he said. Enjoy!

    Wizards finish final tanking season with 17-65 record

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 31:40


    The Washington Wizards lost 130-117 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, ending their third and final tanking season with a 17-65 record. Greg breaks down the loss and offers a look into some key offseason storylines. Enjoy!

    Wizards clinch NBA's worst record, secure top-5 pick in 2026 draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 19:59


    The Washington Wizards officially clinched the NBA's worst record and secured a top-5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Greg breaks down their lottery odds, how the lottery system works and shares his thought's on Bub Carrington's 30-ball in Washington's 140-117 loss to the Miami Heat. Enjoy!

    Will Riley drops near triple-double as Wizards secure top-6 pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 23:14


    Will Riley nearly recorded a triple double as the Wizards lost to the Chicago Bulls, 119-108, to secure a top-6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Greg breaks down all the tanking scenarios entering the final two games of the season. Enjoy!

    The Wizards will officially keep their top-8 protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 28:47


    The Washington Wizards will officially keep their top-8 protected pick in the 2026 NBA Draft thanks to a 129-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Greg breaks down the loss and everything you need to know about the tank standings entering the final three games of the season. Enjoy!

    Will Riley drops another 30-ball as Wizards secure HUGE tanking loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 30:58


    Will Riley dropped another 30-ball as the Wizards secured a massive tank loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Greg takes you through the tank standings and all the scenarios to know entering the final stretch of the season. Enjoy!

    Wizards allow 153 points, regain possession of NBA's worst record

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 22:05


    The Washington Wizards put forth a pathetic defensive effort in their 153-131 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Anthony Gill scored a career-high 21 points and Will Riley added 18. In other news, the Indiana Pacers won, which means the Wizards now own the league's worst record. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Will Riley scores 20 as Wizards get routed by Lakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 19:08


    The Washington Wizards loss 120-101 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Will Riley scored 20 points and Justin Champagnie added 18, but Washington was blown out once again. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Wizards get routed by Blazers but receive major help in tank standings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 24:59


    Will Riley scored 14 points as the Wizards lost 123-88 to the Portland Trail Blazers. But it wasn't all bad, as they got some major help in the tank standings. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Julian Reese scores 24 as Wizards snap 16-game losing streak

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 24:22


    Julian Reese dropped 24 points and 17 rebounds, and Will Riley added 19 points as the Wizards snapped their 16-game losing streak with a 133-110 win over the Utah Jazz. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 23:51


    The Washington Wizards lost 145-113 to the New York Knicks, which marked their 16th straight loss. Jaden Hardy and Anthony Gill impressed as the shorthanded Wizards tied the franchise record for consecutive losses. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Four players ejected, Coulibaly stars again as Wizards fall to Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 23:40


    Four players were ejected after Justin Champagnie, Jaylin Williams and Ajay Mitchell started a scuffle in the Wizards' 132-111 loss to the Thunder. Bilal Coulibaly scored 20 points once again, and Alex Sarr enjoyed a much-needed bounce-back game. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Alex Sarr struggles in return as Wizards lose 14th straight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 24:31


    The Washington Wizards lost again tonight — their 14th straight loss and another defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons. Tristan Vukcevic shined with 21 points while Alex Sarr struggled from the field in his return. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Trae Young exits with injury, Bilal Coulibaly shines in another Wizards loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 26:25


    Trae Young scored a Wizards-best 21 points before exiting with another quad injury. Bilal Coulibaly and Will Riley also poured in 21 points as the Wizards fought back late but ultimately fell 125-117 to the Golden State Warriors. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Tristan Vukcevic scores 22 as Wizards suffer 11th straight loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 24:17


    Tristan Vukcevic scored a season-high 22 points and Jamir Watkins added impressive two-way production, but the Wizards' starters were dominated in the team's 111-110 loss to the Boston Celtics. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Bilal Coulibaly's breakout game nearly propels Wizards to improbable comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 36:59


    Bilal Coulibaly scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as he nearly carried the Wizards to a comeback win. But they fell short in Orlando and suffered their 11th straight loss. Oh, and Brian Keefe added another late-game blunder to his resume. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Bam Adebayo scores 83 on Wizards | Brian Keefe allows blatant disrespect

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 30:45


    Bam Adebayo scored 83 points on the Wizards in the Miami Heat's 150-129 win on Tuesday. Adebayo also took 43 free throws to do so, which included his Heat teammates intentionally fouling the Wizards up by 30 with two minutes left in the game to get him past Kobe Bryant's 81-point record. And the worst part: Wizards coach Brian Keefe allowed it to happen. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Trae Young and Tre Johnson are forming a lethal backcourt in Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 28:16


    Trae Young scored 17 points in his second game as a Wizard, but it was his eight assists that impressed. Four of those dimes were to Tre Johnson, who popped for 20 points as Washington lost 138-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Trae Young makes Wizards debut | Julian Reese dominates with 20 rebounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 32:29


    Trae Young made his Wizards debut in the team's 122-122 loss to the Jazz. He flashed his playmaking ability and elite court vision en route to 12 points and 6 assists. But Julian Reese stole the show with 18 points and 20 rebounds. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Riley scores 19, Johnson struggles as Wizards lose to Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 26:10


    The Wizards dropped their sixth straight game on Tuesday, this one a 126-109 loss to the Orlando Magic. Tre Johnson's shooting struggles continued, but Will Riley shined with 19 points. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Trae Young gets ejected, Bilal Coulibaly shines as Wizards lose to Rockets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 30:05


    Trae Young will make his Wizards debut on Thursday against the Jazz, but that wasn't the biggest news of the night, as he was ejected for walking onto the court in Washington's 123-118 loss to the Houston Rockets. Greg breaks down Young's ejection, talks his impending debut and praises Bilal Coulibaly for his breakout performance. Enjoy!

    Will Riley continues ascension as Wizards lose to Raptors | Wizards sign Julian Reese

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 24:22


    The Washington Wizards lost to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, but this loss wasn't like the last three. The Wizards competed for the better part of four quarters behind Kyshawn George's outside shooting and Will Riley's 19 points. Greg recaps the game and shares his thoughts on the Wizards signing Julian Reese to a two-way contract. EnjoY!

    Tre Johnson enjoys efficient night as Wizards suffer another blowout loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 26:54


    The Washington Wizards suffered another blowout loss to the Atlanta Hawks, this one a 126-96 defeat. Tre Johnson and Will Riley scored 14 points, but Washington provided another non-competitive performance. Greg discusses the loss, breaks down Jamir Watkins' new contract and talks NBA tank standings. Enjoy!

    Will Riley scores 18 points as Wizards suffer blowout loss to Hawks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 23:46


    Will Riley scored 18 points, and Jamir Watkins added 14, but the Wizards were routed once again, this one a 119-98 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Bilal Coulibaly shines in limited minutes as Wizards fall to Hornets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 30:00


    Bilal Coulibaly scored 17 points and made three triples in just 17 minutes in the Washington Wizards' 129-112 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Will Riley and Jamir Watkins showcased their improvement as well. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Wizards get out-tanked in another win over the Pacers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 28:36


    The Washington Wizards tried to tank. But they didn't tank harder than the Indiana Pacers, who benched three of their five starters in the fourth quarter as the Wizards earned a 131-118 win. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Wizards to increase season ticket prices for 2026-27 season | Wizards-Pacers recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 40:48


    The Washington Wizards defeated the Indiana Pacers, and Greg recapped the win. But he also discussed Bullets Forever's report that the Wizards are increasing season ticket prices for the 2026-27 season. Greg details his reporting and shares some fan frustration regarding the price hikes. Enjoy!

    Wizards mid-season check-in with Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 36:09


    Greg is joined by Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi to break down the first half of the Wizards' season. They discuss tanking, players to watch over the final 29 games and more.

    Wizards limp into All-Star break with 138-113 loss to Cavs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 27:09


    The Washington Wizards didn't have a healthy center in their 138-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Greg breaks down the loss and gives his thoughts on the debuts of Jaden Hardy and Kadary Richmond. Enjoy!

    Dawkins talks Davis injury and more | Wizards get routed by Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 29:50


    Greg recaps the Washington Wizards' 132-101 loss to the Miami Heat. He discusses Will Dawkins' recent comments, the team's blowout loss and rants for a bit about the NBA's tanking problem. Enjoy!

    Will Riley drops career-high 27 points as Wizards lose to Nets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 25:59


    Will Riley scored a career-high 27 points in the Wizards' 127-113 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Washington tanked again, and Greg broke it all down. Enjoy!

    Will Riley's career night propels tanking Wizards to upset win in Detroit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 22:58


    The Wizards tried to tank again. They rested their starters again. But Will Riley's 20 points proved too much for the Pistons in a shocking upset win for Washington. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Wizards acquire Anthony Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 36:31


    The Washington Wizards acquired Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks. Greg breaks the whole trade down, including:The picks tradedIncoming contractsHow Davis fits alongside Sarr, YoungWhy the move makes sense for WashingtonEnjoy!

    Wizards blatantly tank, still find way to defeat Kings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 19:13


    The Washington Wizards tried to lose. They benched the starters for the final 16 minutes of a game that was close the entire fourth quarter. And they somehow found a way to defeat the Sacramento Kings, 116-112. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    George scores 23 as Wizards top Bucks on John Wall Celebration Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 22:26


    The Washington Wizards defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 109-99 behind Kyshawn George's 23 points and Alex Sarr's career-high 17 rebounds. The franchise also honored legendary PG John Wall. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

    Sarr dominates both ends as Wizards top Blazers, 115-111

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 34:29


    Alex Sarr was everywhere defensively with 6 blocks and 2 steals. He also added 29 points. And behind Kyshawn George's late-game heroics, the Wizards defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-111. Greg recaps it all. Enjoy!

    Tre Johnson scores career-high 26 points as Wizards' comeback falls short in Charlotte

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 30:12


    Tre Johnson scored a career-high 26 points and Alex Sarr added 24, but the Wizards' comeback fell short in their 119-115 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Greg recaps the game, Justin Champagnie's impact, Jamir Watkins' five steals and more. Enjoy!

    Tre Johnson scores 19 points as Wizards drop eighth straight game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 24:37


    Greg recaps the Wizards' 107-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He talks Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson's big nights, Washington's inability to win close games and Michael Winger's latest comments. Enjoy!

    Report: Wizards emerge as possible landing spot for Zion Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 32:51


    Greg reacts to The Athletic's report that the Washington Wizards could have interest in trading for Zion Williamson. He breaks down the forward's interesting contract, why he does and doesn't fit with the Wizards and offers potential trade packages. Enjoy!

    Wizards' young core shines in narrow loss to Clippers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 20:55


    Alex Sarr dropped 28 points, Kyshawn George added 18 and the Wizards nearly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers. Greg shares his thoughts on the young core's promising showing, Keefe's late-game blunder and more. Enjoy!

    George drops 29 points as Wizards lose sixth straight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 29:51


    Kyshawn George scored 29 points and added 7 assists but it wasn't enough as the Wizards lost 121-115 to the Denver Nuggets. Greg has you covered with the recap. Enjoy!

    Trae Young out through All-Star break | Wizards-Clippers recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 28:44


    Trae Young will reportedly miss Washington's next 15 games due to injury, which has caused opposing fans to question the Wizards' tanking ways. Greg addressed Young's injury and recapped the Wizards' 119-105 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Enjoy!

    Sarr drops 19 points as Wizards suffer third-straight blowout loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 27:28


    Alex Sarr shined with 19 points and 15 rebounds, and Tre Johnson showcased his shooting prowess. But the Wizards' lack of a point guard showed in its third straight blowout defeat. Greg has the recap for you. Enjoy!

    Wizards showcase tanking prowess in 128-107 loss to Pelicans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 33:14


    The Washington Wizards lost 128=107 to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game Tristan Vukcevic played and Marvin Bagley did not. It was a blatant showcase of their tanking ways, and Greg broke it all down in this episode. Enjoy!

    Wizards acquire Trae Young for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 27:26


    The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Greg breaks the trade down. Enjoy!

    Trae Young to the Wizards? Plus: Wizards-Magic recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 30:25


    Could Trae Young be traded to Wizards? Greg shares his thoughts on those trade rumors and offers his reaction to the Wizards' 120-112 win over the Orlando Magic. Enjoy!

    Young guards struggle as Wizards get dismantled by Timberwolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 21:16


    The Wizards were dominated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 141-115 loss. Greg has you covered with a recap of the game. Enjoy!

    Wizards dominate Nets behind Champagnie's 20 points

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 24:47


    The Washington Wizards dominated the Brooklyn Nets for their fourth win in five tries. Greg's friend Charles Chisholm joins the pod to break down the win. Enjoy!

    Wizards stun Bucks behind Sarr's clutch block & McCollum's winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 29:16


    Greg recaps another impressive win for the Wizards, who stunned the Milwaukee Bucks late behind CJ McCollum's game-winner. Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr shined with 20 points apiece. Enjoy!

    Sarr tallies 6 blocks as Wizards earn first winning streak since March

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 30:46


    Greg recaps the Wizards' 116-112 win over the Memphis Grizzlies behind Alex Sarr's 6 blocks and great bench production from Justin Champagnie. Enjoy!

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