Bullet Points: A Podcast About the Washington Wizards

Bilal Coulibaly first impressions | What's next for the Wizards in free agency?

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:29:01 GMT

A stunning week for the Wizards included drafting Bilal Coulibaly and the trades of Kristaps Porziņģis and Chris Paul. With NBA free agency days away, what's next for Washington?

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Breaking down the Bradley Beal trade and previewing the 2023 NBA Draft

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 21:55:29 GMT

Bradley Beal's trade to Phoenix is the focus of our show this week. Why did the Wizards receive such an underwhelming return?

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The Wizards' Michael Winger/Will Dawkins era begins

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:29:41 GMT

The Washington Wizards have a new executive team within their front office, with the hires of Michael Winger, Will Dawkins and Travis Schlenk. What does Josh Robbins think of the Wizards' new look, and what direction will Winger and Dawkins take?

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A costly — but dominant — win

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 02:44:02 GMT

The Wizards decimated the Celtics, but in some ways, the victory felt like a loss. Josh and Cody take a look a strange night at Capital One Arena and discuss the news that Kristaps Porzingis' representation and the team have discussed a potential contract extension.

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To tank or not to tank?

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 02:36:59 GMT

After four consecutive defeats, the Wizards find themselves two and a half games out of the East Play-In chase. Should they tank to improve their lottery odds? As Josh Robbins and Cody Clark discuss, the answer may seem obvious at first but is not as clear-cut as it would appear.

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'Teetering' on the cusp of the Play-In

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:48:37 GMT

After a week filled with tough losses, the Washington Wizards are teetering on the cusp of Play-In Tournament contention. What went wrong in the recent losses to the Atlanta Hawks and the Philadelphia 76ers? What went right for Johnny Davis in a recent win over the Detroit Pistons?

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Breaking down the Wizards' eventful — and sometimes frustrating — week

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT

A win over the Hawks. Splitting two games against the Raptors. A narrow loss to the Bucks. What should we make of the Wizards' 2-2 week as they attempt to make a playoff push? Cody Clark and Josh Robbins break down those games in detail, highlighting the good and the bad.

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We take your Washington Wizards questions

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:47:21 GMT

Cody Clark and Josh Robbins answer your questions about the Washington Wizards. Why didn't the team have a sell-off before the NBA trade deadline? Will the team consider going into the luxury tax next season? And Cody and Josh look ahead to what will be a defining stretch of the Wizards' season.

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For Washington Wizards fans, a deflating NBA trade deadline

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:13:10 GMT

Josh Robbins and Cody Clark offer their takes on what turned out to be an uneventful NBA trade deadline for the Washington Wizards. What does the Wizards' inaction in the days leading into the deadline mean for the team's future?

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The Wizards are red hot with the NBA trade deadline approaching

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 14:31:27 GMT

The Wizards own the NBA's longest winning streak, with victories in their last six games, and the NBA trade deadline is approaching. How will their recent strong performances impact what they'll attempt to accomplish before the deadline?

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Rui Hachimura traded, so what's next for the Washington Wizards?

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 17:43:54 GMT

Josh Robbins and Cody Clark examine the Wizards' decision to trade Rui Hachimura and ask what's next as the NBA trade deadline approaches.

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As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Fred Katz rejoins the show

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT

With the NBA trade deadline three weeks away, Josh Robbins and Cody Clark discuss Josh's story in The Athletic previewing the Washington Wizards' strategy. Then Fred Katz of The Athletic joins the show for an in-depth discussion about Rui Hachimura -- particularly The Athletic's report that the Wizards are discussing trading Hachimura.

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Our midseason review of the Washington Wizards

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT

The Washington Wizards have reached the midway point of their 2022-23 season, and Josh Robbins and Cody Clark look back at the highs and lows of their season so far, and also look ahead. Who is the team's MVP? Who is their most improved player? And what is the top storyline to watch the rest of the way? Also, Josh tells a story about life on the road.

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Will the Wizards become sellers before the trade deadline?

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT

The Washington Wizards have lost 10 consecutive games. Josh Robbins and Cody Clark break down whether the team will become sellers before the trade deadline. What's Kyle Kuzma's future in Washington? What's Bradley Beal's future with the Wizards?

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Howard Beck stops by | Have the Wizards hit rock bottom?

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT

The Washington Wizards have lost 10 of their last 11 games. Why are they struggling so badly, and can they save their chances of reaching the Play-In? During our second segment, Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated joins the show for an in-depth conversation about the Wizards' long-term direction. Josh Robbins and Howard also take a deep dive into Howard's Sports Illustrated season-preview cover story about Zion Williamson. It's a must listen for aspiring writers.

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David Aldridge joins us for an in-depth conversation about the Wizards, the Bullets and D.C. basketball

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT

David Aldridge of The Athletic joins Josh Robbins for an in-depth discussion about the Washington Wizards after 24 games of their season and about David's memories of covering the Washington Bullets. What was it like to cover Wes Unseld Sr.? Who was the Bullets' most talented player from those days? Then David and Josh offer their thoughts about D.C. as a basketball city. From there, Cody Clark and Josh discuss how the Wizards' outlook now that Bradley Beal will miss at least the next three games.

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Fred Katz's Wizards fascination lives on | Who is the team's MVP so far?

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz, The Athletic's former Washington Wizards writer, joins Josh Robbins to discuss the team's first quarter of the season, and Josh discovers that although Fred no longer covers the team, Fred's fascination with the team continues. They analyze Bradley Beal's season, the development of Deni Avdija and Rui Hachimura and Daniel Gafford's play. Co-host Cody Clark and Josh discuss Josh's choice for the team's MVP through its first 21 games.

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Jordan Goodwin joins the show | The Wizards are rolling

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT

Jordan Goodwin sits down with Josh for an interview about his contributions to the Washington Wizards, his knee injury and what it's like to fight through a pick set by one of the NBA's most fearsome screen-setters. Meanwhile, Goodwin's Wizards have won six of their last seven games. Cody and Josh evaluate how much the team has improved — and whether it can continue its torrid play.

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Taj Gibson sits down for an in-depth interview | Wizards' 4-game win streak

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

The Wizards are red hot — on a four-game winning streak — but will they keep their momentum when Bradley Beal returns? In our second segment, Taj Gibson sits down with Josh Robbins for an in-depth interview about what it means to be an NBA vet, what he said in the locker room after Washington's 42-point loss to Brooklyn, his charitable foundation and what he wants to do in his post-playing career.

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Wes Unseld Jr. drops by

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Wes Unseld Jr. speaks with Josh Robbins about the adjustments he has made in his second season as an NBA head coach. Cody Clark and Josh discuss Jordan Goodwin's impact on the Wizards, and what he might contribute in the future. Cody and Josh break down lottery pick Johnny Davis' recent two-game stint in the G League. The hosts then break down the week that was, including a 42-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

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Tommy Sheppard joins the show

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT

In Bullet Points' debut episode, Josh Robbins interviews Washington Wizards executive Tommy Sheppard about Sheppard's start in the NBA, re-signing Bradley Beal, the Wizards' plan for the future, rookie Johnny Davis, how the team is attempting to keep Kristaps Porziņģis healthy and much more. Josh and Cody Clark break down the team's recent three-game losing streak. Is Delon Wright really that vital to the team's chances?

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Bullet Points Trailer!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:54:45 GMT

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