Wizards sign Saddiq Bey, Summer League roster released, Kuzma trade rumors
Greg discusses the Saddiq Bey signing, breaks down the Wizards Summer League roster and offers his take on the Kuzma trade rumors. Enjoy!
Jul 11, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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Wizards sign Valanciunas/Vukcevic, Tyus Jones sign & trade options, roster projection
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!
Jul 05, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Wizards Free Agency Special
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!
Jun 30, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Wizards crush Day 1 of the NBA Draft
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!
Jun 27, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Washington Wizards NBA Draft Guide
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!
Jun 20, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Pick No. 2 scenarios, trades with Detroit and Sacramento, pre-draft workouts
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!
Jun 12, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Highlights from Keefe's intro presser, Sarr falling to No, 2.
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.
Jun 06, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Brian Keefe named head coach, Gaff and KP in The Finals, Sarr 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.
May 31, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Recapping year one of the Michael Winger era
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.
May 24, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Wizards Draft Discussion, Trade Talk with Matt Modderno
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!
May 21, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Wizards get the 2nd overall pick!
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!
May 13, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Simulating the Wizards Offseason
Greg simulates the lottery, trades with the Grizzlies for the 7th overall pick, and decides what to do with Tyus Jones. Enjoy!
May 08, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Wizards NBA Draft Guide with Ben Pfeifer
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!
Apr 30, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Wizards Offseason Preview
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!
Apr 24, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 31
First Annual Teddy Awards: Wizards 2023-24 season awards
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!
Apr 16, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Vukcevic, Avdija and Poole shine, Butler inks NBA deal, lottery update and more
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.
Apr 08, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Poole, Avdija, Kispert shine in win, mailbag questions and draft positioning
Greg discusses Jordan Poole's ascension, Avdija and Kispert's big games vs Bucks, answers your questions and informs you on what to root for when it comes to draft positioning. Enjoy!
Apr 03, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Will Clayton joins the pod to talk Deni Avdija, Jordan Poole and Ted's botched move to VA
Will Clayton (@WillCIayton on Twitter) joins Greg to discuss Deni Avdija's development and what he can improve on, why Tyus Jones shouldn't return next season. Will also rants for ten minutes about Ted Leonsis' botched move to VA and why it was a slap in the face to Wizards fans. Enjoy!
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Bilal Coulibaly out for season, Jordan Poole flashes potential at PG and Wiz win two-straight
In this episode, Greg gives his evaluation on Coulibaly's rookie year, highlights Jordan Poole's improved play at PG and breaks down a 2-1 week for the Wizards.
Mar 25, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Wizards show no effort in losses, Vukcevic contract details and a draft lottery update
In this episode, Greg rants about the lack of effort these past four games, breaks down the Tristan Vukcevic contract, and provides an outlook on where the Wizards strand in the draft lottery
Mar 18, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Wizards win two-straight games, Deni's ascendence and Kuzma's late-game struggles
Greg discusses the wins over Charlotte and Miami, how Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert have exceeded expectations, as well as his concern with Kyle Kuzma's late-game shot selection.
Mar 11, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Wizards 16-game losing streak, Kuzma's late-game struggles and the resurgence of Poole
Greg discusses the Wizards historically bad losing streak, R.J. Hampton, Kyle Kuzma's clutch-time woes and how Jordan Poole has turned his season around off the bench.
Mar 07, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Jordan Poole to the bench, Johnny Davis minutes and a potentially-winless February
Greg discusses Jordan Poole's move to the bench, rotational minutes for Johnny Davis and Jared Butler Jr, as well as how the Wizards could make NBA history in a few days. Enjoy!
Feb 26, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Grading every Wizards player at the All-Star break
Greg grades every Wizards player (currently on the roster) at the All-Star break.
Feb 19, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Kuzma declines trade to Mavs, update on Wizards move to VA and an assessment on Brian Keefe through ten games
In this episode, Greg gives his take on Kuzma declining a trade to the Mavs, provides an update on the Wizards potential move to VA and explores moving Poole to the bench.
Feb 14, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Wizards Trade Deadline Recap
Greg shares his takes on the disappointing deadline for Washington and tries to rationalize the decisions made by the Wizards front office. Enjoy!
Feb 09, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Last Minute Trade Deadline Thoughts
Greg educates the listeners on the latest rumors involving Tyus Jones, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford and also offers his take on the Wizards' trade block.
Feb 07, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Reviewing Mock Wizards Trades
Greg fields mock trades from his Twitter comments and gives his take on how realistic the move is, as well as why the Wizards should or shouldn't consider said trade. Enjoy!
Feb 02, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Wizards Trade Deadline Predictions with Matt Modderno
Matt Modderno of the Bleav In Wizards and Bleav In DMV Hoops podcast joins Greg to discuss trade possibilities for the Wizards.
Jan 29, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
WIZARDS FIRE WES UNSELD JR.
The Washington Wizards have parted ways with head coach Wes Unseld Jr. Unseld held a record of 77-130 through two+ season in Washington. Assistant coach Brian Keefe will take over as the interim HC.
Jan 25, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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