Off The Bench with Chase Hughes & Chris Miller

Phil Chenier joins Off The Bench immediately after finding out his number 45 will be retired by the Washington Wizards organization, the fifth number retired in franchise history. Included in this episode: Chenier's reaction to finding out and what it means to him (1:45), the emotional night ahead in March of his jersey being retired (7:00), the 40th anniversary of the Washington Bullets 1977-78 championship season and why it’s bittersweet to him (10:00), and the future of the current Wizards and the team’s outlook in the league (23:00).

Then, the guys call Chenier’s long-time broadcast partner Steve Buckhantz to surprise him with the news (32:00), and the two tell the best stories from their near two decades together, including how they first met, hotel room pranks, showing up to the wrong stadiums, and much more (37:00).

Finally, Chenier shares what he’s been up to this summer, future plans with Monumental Sports Network and CSN-Mid Atlantic, and wrapping up the special announcement (102:00).

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Training camp is only a few weeks away and the guys return to discuss the implications of the Cavaliers-Celtics blockbuster trade, how the trade impacts the Wizards, what to know heading into the 2017-18 Wizards season, John Wall's offseason, and more.

Other topics include the Mystics' first round win and WNBA playoffs, NFL season starting and Super Bowl picks, MLB postseason approaching, and more.

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The guys break down the Wizards' 2017-18 schedule, including notes on the team's 30 national TV games, 23 weekend home games, holiday games, and road trips, as well as other offseason tidbits from the team.

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Wizards F/C Jason Smith joins the podcast to talk about extending his midrange to the 3-point line (1:00), his new baby boy and offseason (2:30), the importance in keeping the Wizards’ core together (4:00), the NBA's schedule changes (10:00), his interest in broadcasting after going through his second NBPA broadcasting clinic (14:30), balancing family and basketball (20:00), the new Nike jerseys (30:00), and more.

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John Wall and his sister Tonya join the podcast (:30) to discuss Wall's contract extension and growing up together and the importance of family. Other topics include loyalty to the Wizards and bringing a championship to D.C., being inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame, and more.

Then, The Vertical's Michael Lee (9:30)looks back on Wall's career, his arrival in D.C., the future of the Wizards, Wall's legacy and how we'll look back on his career, and more.

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The guys return to discuss what's happened in DC this summer and how the organization has made a long term commitment to its core.

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Otto Porter (1:00) joins the podcast to discuss his new contract, his parents' reactions to his new contract, heading to Poland for Marcin Gortat's camp, giving back to the community, and more.

Scott Brooks (7:30) discusses re-signing Porter, the team's moves over the summer, Kelly Oubre Jr.'s development, Summer League, attending Justin Bieber concerts with his daughter, and more.

Then, the guys (20:30) recap Porter's big day, his professionalism and 'no-maintenance' personality, and more.

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The guys discuss Otto Porter Jr. re-signing (3:00), Jodie Meeks joining the Wizards (15:00), other moves in NBA Free Agency, how the Wizards stack up, and the new Wizards-Celtics connections (24:00), Summer League buzz (42:00), and the NBA's new timeout rules (50:00).

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The guys break down the Wizards Summer League roster and headlines, Mike Scott and Mike Young joining the roster, and more.

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New Wizards guard Tim Frazier joins the pod (12:50) to talk about his career thus far, joining the Wizards and the importance of his D-League days. Then, the guys break down the NBA Awards, offseason news and more.

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