Wizards Talk

The Wizards/Bullets franchise lost its greatest champion in 2020, the late Wes Unseld. As NBC Sports Washington celebrates Black History Month Chris Miller spoke to his son, Nuggets assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr, about his dad's legacy on and off the court in Washington, what it was like for his dad growing up in Louisville at the same time as Muhammad Ali, and being the son of an NBA legend. Presented by Comcast Business.

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In this special "Headstrong" edition of Wizards Talk, Ted Leonsis joins Chris Miller for an in-depth interview about the issues of mental health and suicide awareness in light of the current environment we're all living in, particularly with today's athletes and those who play for his teams. For more of NBC Sports Washington's series on men's and mental health, "Headstrong", go to nbcsportswashington.com/headstrong.

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In a shocking trade, John Wall is on his way to Houston after 10 years in Washington DC, traded to the Rockets for Russell Westrook. Our Wizards team of insiders and analysts break down the deal from both sides - Chris Miller, Wes Hall, Glenn Consor, Jason Smith and Jimmy Patsos - what John meant to the Wizards on and off the court, and what Westbrook will do for the Wizards franchise.

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Chris Miller is joined by a whole crew to talk about these crazy conference finals we have now going on in the NBA and everything else happening in this insane league they cover. Wes Hall, Quinton Mayo, Chase Hughes and NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh discuss the selection of Wizards wing Rui Hachimura onto the All-Rookie 2nd team and how his season played out compared to expectations, how the Heat ended up in these Eastern Conference Finals as well as the tragedy of "Wayoff P" and what happened to the Clippers after being up 3-1

Following the discussion the crew looks to the coaching carousel once again and decide who will fill each vacancy between the Rockets, 76ers, Pelicans, Pacers, Thunder and Bulls.

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Chris Miller is joined by a great crew for this episode, Quinton Mayo, Wes Hall and former Wizards Forward Drew Gooden as they got together to talk about some of the major news and notes around the NBA. The guys got into who has the edge down in Orlando so far, Q's push to make #GiannistoDC happen, who is going to fill out all these coaching vacancies around the league, how amazing LeBron James has been and finally Drew gives his all-time "Jankiest" teammates he has ever had.

Drew also had quite the hot take on where Giannis might actually end up this off season if a certain LA team fails to win a title, could we be in line for another super team? Listen to find out!

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Chris Miller is joined by former Wizards and Georgetown Hoya Jeff Green to celebrate the life of John Thompson Jr. who was not just as a coach or mentor to Jeff, but a friend. The two longtime friends have a great discussion about what Coach Thompson meant to both of them as a father figure and an icon in the community.

You will also hear stories from Jeff about the first time he met Coach Thompson, introducing him to his wife and how much that meant to him plus how he came to develop such a strong bond with him over his time in the NBA. After the discussion the Rockets veteran gets into how life has been in the bubble for him and what it has been like to play in Houston's small ball system.

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Chris Miller brought on special guest NBA Insider Tom Haberstroh to break down some of the notable things going on around the league. They get into what they think of the Steve Nash hire by the Brooklyn Nets and what it does for African American head coaches on the coaching market, what to make of the Bucks and Raptors starting down 0-2 and if the Wizards have trade options with the 9th overall pick in this years draft. Plus Tom gives some insight into what Minnesota might be doing with the 1st overall selection!

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Chris Miller is joined by a panel of guests to reflect on the passing of legendary Georgetown head coach John Thompson Jr.

Guests include Thompson's former radio co-host Al Koken, DeMatha basketball head coach Mike Jones, Bullets/Wizards legend Phil Chenier, legendary coach Jimmy Patsos and NBC Sports Washington's Wes Hall.

The guys discuss what Coach Thompson meant to each one of their lives, give stories of the first time they met him and what a great man he was. The crew also gets into what John Thompson II meant not only to the Georgetown community but to basketball players everywhere.

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As the nation reels again from yet another shooting of an unarmed African-American man, the NBA players still playing in Orlando made another statement -- by choosing not to play. Chris Miller, Chase Hughes, Wes Hall and Quinton Mayo start this podcast by sharing their thoughts on the latest act of violence - and how the NBA continues to lead the sports world in civil protest.

When the discussion turns to basketball, the guys discuss Chase's story about potential suitors this off-season for Davis Bertans - and whether or not the Wizards should re-sign the sharp shooter.

From there, the talk turns to the Wizards biggest needs heading into free agency, and of course, the NBA Draft -- as several players have already caught the eye of the Wizards Talk Podcast crew..

Chase somehow even manages to tell a funny joke... No, really. It's ACTUALLY funny.

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In the NBA Draft Lottery the Wizards did not move up any but also didn't move back any, coming in the most likely scenario for the Wizards was that they would select 9th, and that is just what happened. Chris Miller, Jimmy Patsos and Quinton Mayo got together to react to the Wizards draft lottery selection, Q came into the night quite optimistic about Washington's chances of being in the top 4 so his night was quickly ruined.

Wizards GM Tommy Shepard was than able to jump on with the guys as he discussed some potential off-season options he is looking at, what position he is looking to address in the draft and what input do John and Brad have when it comes to deciding their next teammate. That and much more as the Wizards off-season is just getting started!

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