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The Wizards losing streak has reached double digits, so Troy, Isaac and Wardell open this week's show by breaking what's been going wrong in DC (3:54). They also give an update on the Capital City Go-Go (18:52), and then check back in on the UMD-Georgetown game (22:49 ). 

From there, they're joined by Andrew Sharp so that he can provide his thoughts on this young Wizards squad (28:33).

Also on today's show:

(25:01 ) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've Been

(1:07:52 ) 🧐 Scouting Report on the top NCAAM draft prospects

(1:21:00 ) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the Wizards' leading scorers in their most recent overtime games  

(1:29:30) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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Troy, Isaac and Wardell kicked off this week's show by recapping the Wizards ongoing losing streak (3:22) while assessing how a few players on the roster have fared throughout this opening stretch of the season.

They're then joined by Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) of The Washington Post to preview John Wall's upcoming broadcast debut for Monumental Sports (34:02). The conversation then shifted toward Wall's overall legacy in DC, and whether he could have his jersey retired by the Wizards no that he's been reunited with the organization (46:24).

Also on today's show:

(1:14:57) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players who have had 40-point games this season

(1:23:55) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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This week, Troy and Isaac open up the show by discussing Howard Men's Basketball exhibition game against American University and then the Bison's open practice with the Capital City Go-Go (1:45). From there, the breakdown the Washington Wizards nail-biting loss to the Philadelphia 76ers (8:34).

They're then joined by Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) to discuss to the potential of this current Wizards core (18:47).

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For this week’s show, Wardell, Troy and Isaac were joined by Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) of Bleav in Wizards, Fear the Podcast, and The Department of Hoops to review the Washington Wizards season-opening loss to the Bucks (3:05). They discussed Kyshawn George’s breakout performance (5:14), projected Bub Carrington's development as a floor general (11:07), and debated Alex Sarr’s biggest areas of growth (16:56). 

From there, they gave their opinions of the Wizards' recently unveiled NBA Cup court (31:22) while also discussing a the recent regional match-up between Georgetown and GW (34:33).

Also on today's show:

(41:15) 🧐 Scouting Report on the Wizards roster

(51:27) 📰 Full Court Press on the rest opening week of the rest of the NBA

(1:04:04) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the current Wizards season opening blocks leaders

(1:12:47) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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This week Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Mike Prada (@MikePradaNBA) of The Athletic to recap the Washington Wizards brief preseason (3:05). Together, they gave their thoughts on how the team should adjust given Bub Carrington's injury (6:06). They also share which players on the Wizards roster they expect to take a leap forward (11:10), as well as which ones they think could be on the trade block (16:44).

Also on today's show:

(26:25) 🎙️ Special Conversation with Mike Prada on the evolution of NBA Media coverage over the years

(55:54) 🧐 Scouting Report on the newest members of the Wizards roster

(1:10:16) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the current Wizards single-game career scoring highs 

(1:19:24) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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For today's show, Isaac, Troy and Wardell are once again joined by Domo of Wizards of Gallery Place! They kick things off by reviewing the Wizards recently announced promotional giveaway schedule for the upcoming season (4:43). They then discuss Varun Shankar's recent article in The Washington Post which outlined the team's rise in ticket prices (14:45).

From there, the crew makes some bold predictions for the 2025 Wizards (29:25).

(51:42) 📝 Spelling Bee

(56:29) 📰 Full Court Press on major NBA predictions and the WNBA Finals

(1:18:33) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players listed on the Wizards cap holds 

(1:28:36) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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On this week’s show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by an incredibly special guest, Kyle Weidie - the founder of Truth About It of the former True Hoop Network. They opened up the show by closing out the Wizards Positional Group Previews, focusing on the team's bigs (7:49), which led into the show opening up the listener mailbag (18:00).

From there, they discussed Troy and Isaac's takeaways from Media Day, after which Kyle and Troy reflected on past Media Days and the changing landscape of NBA media access (36:36). They also pay their respects to DC legend Lawrence Moten (1:02:58)

Also on today's show:

(1:06:31) 📰 Full Court Press on other NBA Media Days and the WNBA Finals

(1:19:31) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the game leading rebounders for Wizards opening day games over the past 12 years

(1:28:07) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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On this week's show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac open things up by discussing the recent news regarding Monumental Sports Network's looming departure from YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV (5:54). From there, they recapped Will Dawkins' recent press conference ahead of the Washington Wizards' media day (23:58). 

They then rounded out The Beltway Beat by briefly discussing Ace Bailey's change in management (34:27), Jordan Poole's comments on his past teammates (36:13), the Wizards' new jerseys (37:23), Kara Lawson's new gig (38:01), as well as Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen's decision to play in Unrivaled (39:02). 

Also on today's show:

(41:04) Positional Group Preview  on the Wizards' wings

(59:47) 📰 Full Court Press on the WNBA Playoffs

(1:11:12) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the Wizards opening day starting rosters between 2000 - 2011

(1:21:56) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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Troy, Isaac and Wardell open this week's show by reviewing the guards on the Washington Wizards roster, and assessing what each players' expectations are for the coming NBA season (3:28). From there, the crew is joined by D.C. legend and current Boston Celtic, Luka Garza (20:29)! 

Together, they discuss Garza's deep ties in the DMV, along with his journey from pre-AAU to the University of Iowa, the G-League and the NBA.

Also on today's show:

(49:37) 📰 Full Court Press grading the offseasons of the NBA's Southeast Division

(1:05:04) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players who finished second in WNBA Rookie of the Year voting since 2010

(1:13:24) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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Troy, Isaac, and Wardell start off today's show by conducting an in-depth review of the Washington Mystics season now that the 2025 WNBA Regular Season has concluded (08:00), while also previewing the teams upcoming offseason (14:26). From there, they discuss the news of Bilal Coulibaly's injury and how it could affect the Washington Wizards (20:52).

Also on today's show:

(26:57) 🧐 Scouting Report on the Mystics roster during the regular Season

(37:51) 🏆 Award Season of the 2025 WNBA Season 

(53:18) 📰 Full Court Press grading the offseasons of the NBA's Atlantic Division

(1:18:30) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the WNBA's All-Time Rookie Scoring Leaders

(1:25:52) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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