Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and new President Michael Winger join The Woj Pod for separate visits on trying to turn this franchise into a winner. Leonsis on what he's learned about running NBA and NHL franchises, what he wanted in a new leader and what Jeanie Buss told him. Winger (19:15) discusses what he learned with Lawrence Frank, Sam Presti and Danny Ferry, how the new CBA will change deal-making in the NBA and what the chance for the Wizards to be a destination market. 
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Washington's Ted Leonsis and Michael Winger

Get the inside scoop on all the biggest NBA news, as the biggest names in the game join ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski for "The Woj Pod" featuring in-depth conversations, breaking news reaction and analysis, and coverage of the biggest events on the NBA calendar, as well as an occasional deep dive into some of the most notable events in NBA history.

Sports

The Sacramento Kings' Domantas Sabonis joins The Woj Pod to discuss his emergence into an All-NBA big man, the aura of his legendary father Arvydas, the impact of Nikola Jokic on the league's centers, cleansing himself of social media, and much more.
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Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren joins The Woj Pod to discuss his remarkable rookie season, the lonely road back from a season-ending injury, shaping an imagination for what he can be, the greatness of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his history with Victor Wembanyama, and much more.
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Oklahoma City's Chet Holmgren

The Charlotte Hornets' new Executive VP of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson joins The Woj Pod on the challenge of ending the longest playoff drought in the NBA, taking on the job at 35 years old, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, his history with co-owner Rick Schnall, Kevin Durant, much more. 
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Charlotte EVP Jeff Peterson

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang joins The Woj Pod to discuss the surging Cavs, re-uniting with Donovan Mitchell, strange Sixers days with Ben Simmons, his new podcast, and much more.
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Cleveland's Georges Niang

Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton joins The Woj Pod live in Indianapolis and talks about the Pacers budding rivalry with the Bucks, doing the Dame Time celebration in the In-Season Tournament, the trade that brought him to Indy, as well as the responsibilities of being a franchise guy. Then Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill joins to discuss his role as the managing director of the USA Basketball Men's National Team, the differences in international basketball, his thoughts on the 65 game minimum for post-season awards, and his storied career.
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Washington's Ted Leonsis and Michael Winger

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