Bleav in Wizards

Matt Babcock (@mattbabcock11) of Draft Digest (@DraftDigest) joins Jahadi White and Matt Modderno this week. Babcock provides expert analysis on NBA Draft prospects likely to go in the late lottery, which is around when the Wizards would potentially be picking. We cover Nick Smith Jr., Keyonte George, Cason Wallace, Anthony Black, Jett Howard, and several others. We also talk about the latest controversy surrounding likely top-5 pick Brandon Miller, who transported a gun to a teammate that was eventually used in a murder, and whether a team like the Wizards would stay away from him given their own history with gun-related incidents. Babcock also shares his thoughts on the Wizards' team-building strategy and Tommy Sheppard's overall draft record. Jahadi and Matt close the show by discussing the details of Jordan Goodwin's new contract and Wes Unseld Jr.'s head-scratching rationale for benching Delon Wright during the Knicks game. Make sure to check out Matt Babcock's work at Draft Digest: https://www.si.com/nba/draft/

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back after the All-Star game to get you prepped for the rest of the Wizards' season! With 24 games remaining, the Wizards are 28-30 so we discuss the Wizards' postseason chances, just how successful this core can be together, and whether this team has enough "dogs" on the roster. We also discuss the buyout of Will Barton, why his tenure wasn't as successful as all parties would have hoped, and what kind of deal Jordan Goodwin should be looking for now that he will be given a standard contract instead of a two-way. Jahadi also tells some great stories about attending All-Star weekend, what a gameday is like for players, being a second-round pick, how Michael Jordan treated his Wizards teammates, and Allen Iverson's ability to burn the candle at both ends. Make sure to subscribe and tell a friend!

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Bleav in Wizards made a big upgrade at the trade deadline bringing former Wizard Jahadi White to the show! In his first episode, we cover what he thinks of the Wizards "big 3", what they should do with their two marquee free agents this offseason, how you build around them, and whether Russell Westbrook would be a good addition to their existing core. Jahadi also provides great, firsthand insight into how players are feeling mentally and physically at this point in the season and how players make the most of the rest they're able to get during the All-Star break. We also cover why DC isn't more of a free agent destination and the ideal types of leadership needed for a successful NBA team. This is just a taste of what you can expect from the show moving forward so make sure to subscribe!

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Former Wizard and current London Lions star Sam Dekker (@Dekker) joins Matt Modderno this week to give us an update on his career and the impressive season he's having so far. Sam is helping put the Lions on the map and making them relevant in EuroCup competition for the first time. Sam worked through some injuries and struggles as an NBA rookie coming out of Wisconsin so he was able to provide incredible perspective on what this year has been like for fellow Badger Johnny Davis. We guarantee you will not find better insight into Johnny's situation or what being an NBA rookie is like than what Sam offers here. He shares what it's like earning the trust of teammates and coaches, how to work through challenges as a young player, adjusting to the pro game, and what the development process is really like. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in what it's like to be a new player trying to make it in the NBA.

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If the season ended today, the Wizards would have the 6th best odds in the NBA Draft Lottery. Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) of NBA Big Board, Locked on NBA Big Board podcast, and NBA Draft Junkies joins Matt Modderno to discuss all things 2023 NBA Draft. We cover the prospects who make the most sense for the Wizards in the late lottery, ideal fits for this Wizards' roster, and sleepers in the second round. We also talk about the Wizards' draft philosophy, what they prioritize, their recent picks, whether they have "a type" they look for, and what to make of Johnny Davis's play so far. Make sure to check our Rafael's work at: https://www.nbabigboard.com/s/big-board

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The Wizards blew 20+ point leads on back-to-back nights which hasn't happened in the NBA in 25 years. That warranted an immediate reaction podcast so Chase Carroll (@ChaseCarroll_) and Brendan (@threezustrist) & Domo (@Domo8166) of the Wizards of Gallery Place Podcast join the show. We talk about what kind of adjustments they should have made to win these games, question the rotations, and try to pinpoint exactly what went wrong and how they could have fixed it. Where was Deni Avdija in the 2nd half vs Portland? Kispert at the 4? Where was Daniel Gafford vs Brooklyn? What are they doing with Jordan Goodwin? We try to make sense of it all. We also discuss whether Wes Unseld Jr. is on the hot seat at all after a historically bad two-game stretch and if Tommy Sheppard is GM'ing for his job this deadline.

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Matt Modderno starts by sharing some interesting news, notes, statistics, and keys to success from the last month of Wizards basketball. The Wizards seem to have discovered their winning formula so Matt lays that out. Deni Avdija and Daniel Gafford have both been playing well lately so Matt provides some extra details and insights about their play. He wraps the show by giving an update on the mock trade deadline he participated in. Three more Wizards ended up being moved before the exercise came to an end. Let us know what you think of the final team. Plus, there's an update on the merch giveaway and the guesses we've received on who the new co-host might be.

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Gibson Lowenberg (@GibbyLowen) of the Wiz of Awes (@WizOfAwes) joins Matt Modderno to discuss a mock trade deadline exercise where Matt is representing the Wizards as GM. In this alternate reality, Kyle Kuzma gets traded away. Did Matt make the right move? Gibson also weighs in on the Wizards' real trade and what he'd like to see as the ultimate outcome for this season. They also discuss whether Tommy Sheppard is the right man for the job or someone like Warriors GM Bob Myers is a realistic name to pursue. Plus, Matt offers some details on a new merch giveaway and teases an exciting announcement for the show!

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Alex Tassopoulos (@tasspointoh) of the Bleav in Mavs podcast joined Matt Modderno this week for a podcast breaking down the Wizards win over the Mavericks and the post-game comments of Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyle Kuzma. Could this be the start of a rivalry? We also cover Matt's team building philosophy, Wizards' draft misses, Johnny Davis vs Jaden Hardy, Josh Green's growth, why Alabama's Brandon Miller might challenge for a top 2 pick, whether Kyle Kuzma has been the Wizards' best player, and much more!

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Osman Baig (@obtoojiveforyou) of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno to break down the Rui Hachimura trade. We cover whether this is the sign of a larger impending deal, could they have gotten more, and does Kendrick Nunn help this team. We also discuss how this reflects on Tommy Sheppard and if trading away a lottery pick for second-round picks is signalling failure. At what point does Ted Leonsis begin to lose confidence in him? Plus, we cover Gilbert's son Alijah Arenas scoring 54 points in a game as a high school freshman and a new Michael Jordan Wizards documentary that's on the way.

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