Wizards After Dark: A Washington Wizards Podcast

Wizards Going Dark

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT

On the final ever episode of Wizards After Dark, Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss Fred's new job, their weirdest Wizards moments and what's next on the Wizards beat.

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Most Confusing Storylines

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss their most confusing Wizards-related storylines for the upcoming season, including what Rui Hachimura could become, how the team might handle the deadline, and more.

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Wizards Over/Unders

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 02:07:00 GMT

Ben Standig and Fred Katz debate over/unders, some more creative than others, for the Wizards' upcoming season.

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Wes Unseld Jr., Rui's play in Japan, and more with Ava Wallace

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:22:47 GMT

Fred Katz brings on Ava Wallace to discuss her trip to the Olympics, Rui's play with the Japanese National Team, Wes Unseld Jr., and what lies ahead for the Wizards.

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Breaking Down the Wizards Depth

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:43:56 GMT

Fred Katz and Bill Oram discuss the Wizards depth pieces acquired in the Russell Westbrook trade from the Lakers

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Wizards Summer League + The Roster is Set!

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 01:31:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards summer league team, the state of the Wizards roster, and more.

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Wizards complete deal for Spencer Dinwiddie

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 02:08:24 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig break down the Spencer Dinwiddie signing and the direction of the Wizards team.

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Deep Dive on Kispert + Wizards Free Agency Preview

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 21:05:00 GMT

Fred Katz brings you a 2 part Wizards extravaganza podcast!

Part 1: Fred is joined by Michele Berra to discuss Kisptert, his fit with the Wizards and his overall game

Part 2: Fred is joined by Dave DuFour to preview Wizards Free Agency and what the Wizards should be looking for.

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Wizards trade Westbrook, select Kistpert on a wild draft night

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 22:22:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Westbrook trade, the Kistpert selection and the state of the Wizards.

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Wes Unseld Jr. Presser with Michael Lee

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:13:26 GMT

Fred Katz and Michael Lee discuss the Wes Unseld Jr. hire and press conference, the state of the Wizards and more!

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Wizards hire Wes Unseld Jr.

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 01:37:00 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig to dive into the hiring of Wes Unseld Jr. as the new Wizards head coach.

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Sam Vecenie on the Wiz Coaching Search, NBA Draft, and the Wizards at 15

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Sam Vecenie joins Fred Katz to discuss Wes Unseld, Beal, which players could be available at 15, and who is the best fit for the Wizards.

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Who should the Wizards take at 15?

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:55:56 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra to break down draft prospects like Moses Moody, Corey Kispert, Alperen Sengun and more!

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Wizards Coaching Search

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:06:48 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the coaching search for the Wizards

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Where Does Bradley Beal rank?

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 03:41:51 GMT

The Athletic’s Dave DuFour joins Fred Katz to discuss the latest on the Wizards’ coaching search, where Bradley Beal ranks amongst the NBA’s elite and how he fits into Team USA.

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Scott Brooks is Out as Wizards Coach

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:57:39 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards and Brooks parting ways after negotiations, where the Wizards go from here, and how important the upcoming hire is.

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The Scott Brooks Episode

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:54:32 GMT

The Athletic's James Edwards joins Fred Katz to discuss the latest on Scott Brooks' future, big-market mentalities, Bradley Beal stuff and more.

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Wizards season wrap-up

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:45:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards season ending with a Game 5 loss to the 76ers. What is next for the Wizards? How do we evaluate this season?

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Wizards win Game 4, push the series to 5

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:01:22 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standing to discuss the Wizards game 4 win against the 76ers.

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Wizards Lose Game 3 to the Sixers, Face Elimination

Sun, 30 May 2021 13:38:31 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Jay King to discuss the Wizards Game 3 loss to the 76ers. What can they do to get a game? What's next?

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Wizards lose Game 2 in Philly + the Westbrook popcorn incident

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:35:05 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards Game 2 loss to the 76ers, the popcorn incident, and what's next for the Wizards

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Wizards falter in the 4th against the 76ers

Sun, 23 May 2021 22:30:52 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards loss to the 76ers in game 1 of the first round.

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Wizards Halt Pacers + Wizards 76ers Round 1 Preview

Fri, 21 May 2021 13:58:23 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards big win against the Pacers and then preview the Wizards 76ers first round matchup

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Wizards fall to the Celtics in Play In Game

Wed, 19 May 2021 11:40:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig and the guys from Anything Is Poddable, Jay King and Sam Jam Packard to discuss the Wizards loss to the Celtics. What happened to Westbrook? Do the Wizards have enough to get past the Pacers? All that and more.

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Wizards Celtics NBA Play In Preview

Mon, 17 May 2021 02:21:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ava Wallace to discuss the Wizards and Celtics battling for the 7th seed in the playoffs.

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Russell Westbrook, Triple Double King

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Westbrook setting the triple double record at 182, the state of the Wizards, and likely play in opponents.

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Russ Chases the Record

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:22:48 GMT

Erik Horne joins Fred Katz to discuss Russell Westbrook's pursuit of Oscar Robertson's all-time triple-double record, the Wizards' play-in tournament chances, Scott Brooks stuff and more.

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Russell Westbrook Super Nova

Tue, 04 May 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards recent success, the chances of making the playoffs, and how spectacular Russell Westbrook has been.

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Predicting the Wizard's Schedule

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:07:48 GMT

Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to discuss the Wizards’ ongoing hot streak, wrap up Deni Avdija’s rookie season, predict the remaining schedule, and more.

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The Wizards Are ... Good

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:13:47 GMT

Michele Berra joins Fred Katz to discuss the Wizards' seven-game winning streak, Russell Westbrook's uptick, Davis Bertans' hot streak and if the team's defensive improvement is real.

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The Winning Wizards

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:22:44 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards recent win against the Thunder, Westbrook's triple doubles, Beals scoring, Robin Lopez' hook shot, and the possibility of the play in.

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Wizards Would You Rather

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 02:15:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the recent play of the Wizards, play a "Would you rather" Wizards game, and then answer a twitter question.

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Wizards over Magic + Beal's return

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:53:14 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards win over the Magic, Beal's return, and the state of the Wizards.

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Which prospect is the best fit for the Wizards?

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:31:54 GMT

The Washington Post’s Ava Wallace joins Fred Katz to discuss if the Wizards are tanking, which top-five pick would be best for them, one positive Wizards thought and more.

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Is Rui Leaping?

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:08:03 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss if Rui Hachimura has made a leap, Scott Brooks’ rotations, the Wizards’ shooting struggles and more.

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Wizards Trade Deadline Special with David Aldridge

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 02:42:00 GMT

Fred Katz and David Aldridge break down the Wizards trade, the direction of the franchise and other happenings around the NBA trade deadline

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Wizards Trade Deadline Preview

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:38:09 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig break down what the Wizards need at the deadline, what they'd give up, and what the goals of the team are.

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Westbrook's Free Throw Woes + Trade Deadline

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 22:06:25 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss Westbrook's odd free throw struggles, FREE BONGA, and what the Wizards should do at the Trade Deadline.

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Befriending the Competition

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:23:21 GMT

The Washington Post’s Ava Wallace joins Fred Katz to discuss challenges on the beat, who the Wizards’ third-best player is, if they make a move before the deadline, and more.

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Wizards 2nd Half Preview

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:17:25 GMT

Fred Katz and Dave Dufour break down the Wizards and what they can do in the second half of the season.

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Talking Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard and Loyalty

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:55:31 GMT

The Athletic’s Jason Quick joins Fred Katz to discuss their recent story on the relationship between Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard, and the conversations about loyalty the two have been having for years.

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The Wizards getting on track

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:44:14 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wizards recent streak, Bradley Beal's play, Westbrook driving again, and Davis Bertans return to form.

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Are the Wizards good?

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:56:49 GMT

Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to discuss health Russ and to wonder if the Wizards' recent hot streak means they're actually good.

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John Wall's return and Bradley Beal's All-Star case

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Michael Lee of The Washington Post joins Fred Katz to discuss John Wall's return to D.C. before breaking down Bradley Beal's case as an All-Star starter.

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John Wall interview

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz gives a sneak peak at his interview with John Wall, you can read the rest of the exclusive interview about the trade that sent him to Houston, how the Wizards communicated with him, and his thoughts on Bradley Beal at the link below:

https://theathletic.com/2386748/2021/02/13/john-wall-interview-wizards-rockets-trade/

In part 2, Fred is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wall interview in detail.

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Wizards 3-3 stretch

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:59:07 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards 3-3 stretch, Bradley Beal's play, Deni Avdija, and if they have a chance for the play in.

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Bradley Beal an All Star Starter?

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:36:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss Bradley Beal's (and Bread Beal's) case to be an All Star starter, should the game happen? and then Westbrook's career and his recent play.

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Westbrook Back?

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wizards crazy few days including the loss to the Blazers, the wild win against the Nets, Beal not wanting out, the noise around the league and more.

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Beal Trades with Matt Moore

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Matt Moore to discuss the state of the Washington Wizards, potential Beal trades, how are the dark horse teams, and more

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The Wizards are playing basketball again!

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards playing basketball again, John Wall first game against the Wizards, Westbrook in the last 2 games, and more.

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Wizards Mailbag

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards not playing basketball and then answer listener questions.

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Harden Trade, Beal next?, and Waiting on the Wizards

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 20:10:21 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Harden trade, a potential Ben Simmons for Bradley Beal trade, and what is next for the Wizards to get back to basketball.

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Beating the Suns, replacing Thomas Bryant, Westbrook problems

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:06:49 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss replacing Thomas Bryant, the Westbrook problem, Beal's insane play, and beating the Phoenix Suns.

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Beal Drops 60 on the Sixers

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss Beal dropping 60, the state of the Wizards, Westbrook's fit, and more!

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Wizards' X's and O's

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:01:35 GMT

Former NBA coach Steve Jones joins Fred Katz to discuss whether the win over the Nets meant something real, Thomas Bryant's defense, who should really be the 10th man, and more.

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Wizards New Years Resolutions

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 03:06:48 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wizards winless season so far, and then they give New Years Resolutions for the team.

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Wizards Panic Time?

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss the Wizards 0-3 start, what they can do to improve, and the Westbrook/Beal pairing.

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Westbrook triple double, but Wizards fall to the 76ers in season opener

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards first game of the season and how they performed against the 76ers. Westbrook/Beal dynamic, how the role players performed, and what can they do to improve.

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Wizards Season Preview with Mike Prada

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:19:55 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Mike Prada to preview the Wizards season. How will Westbrook mesh with the team? What is Beal's ceiling? What young player stands out? and more!

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Wizards Mailbag

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:12:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig answer your questions about the Wizards upcoming season.

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Westbrook, Beal, and the Wizards Preseason

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 23:48:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Jay King to discuss the Wizards, Westbrook and Beal and the Eastern Conference.

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John Wall's impact on the Wizards and DC

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 15:09:40 GMT

Michael Lee joins Fred Katz to discuss John Wall's career as a Wizard and his impact on DC and the fanbase.

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John Wall traded for Russell Westbrook

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:04:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss Wall for Westbrook trade and how it impacts the Wizards on and off the court.

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Trading John Wall

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Kelly Iko, James Edwards, Mike Vorkunov, Erik Horne, and Andrew Schlecht to role play trades for John Wall between the Rockets, Pistons, Knicks, Thunder, Hornets and Spurs... Who will the Wizards make a deal with? Find out on today's episode.

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John Wall wants out, Bertans is back, and adding Robin Lopez

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:37:52 GMT

Fred Katz and Michele Berra discuss John Wall's trade request and what the Wizards did in Free Agency on day 1.

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NBA Draft Analysis on Deni Avdija + Are the Wizards trading for Westbrook?

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:49:46 GMT

Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to react to the Wizards drafting Deni Avdija with the No. 9 pick and also get into the John Wall-for-Russell Westbrook reports.

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Wizards offseason preview - NBA Draft and Free Agency primer

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Part 1 - NBA Draft Preview with Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report.

Part 2 (starts at 36:50) - Free Agency Preview with Danny Leroux discuss who the Wizards should target in Free Agency.

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Wizards Draft Board with Sam Vecenie

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft, what the Wizards should do, and a Wizards Draft Board.

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Wizards trading the 9th pick?

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss if the Wizards should trade the 9th pick and which players would make sense.

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NBA agent survey with Ben Standig

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to discuss the NBA agent survey and the possibility of a Bradley Beal trade.

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NBA Draft prospects: Okongwu vs. Toppin

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra to debate Onyeka Okongwu vs. Obi Toppin. They also touch on other players in the 2020 Draft and how they would fit on the Wizards.

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Can the Wizards learn from the Lakers and Heat?

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz and Jared Weiss discuss the NBA Finals and what the Wizards can learn + some fake trades that improve the Wizards.

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NBA Draft comparisons: Okoro vs. Vassell

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Michele Berra and Andrew Schlecht to discuss the NBA Draft and compare 2 wings; Okoro and Vassell

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An analytical look at the Wizards with Seth Partnow

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Seth Partnow joins Fred Katz for an analytical look at the Washington Wizards

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Troy Brown on Underrated NBA Players, the Bubble, and The NBA Draft Process

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:21 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Troy Brown of the Washington Wizards to discuss the Conference Finals, underrated NBA players, his time in the bubble, the NBA Draft Process, Mock Drafts, and more!

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David Aldridge on Beal's All NBA Snub

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 19:35:19 GMT

David Aldridge joins Fred Katz to discuss Bradley Beal's case for All NBA, who's place he should take, and all things Wizards.

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The NBA Draft Lottery

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:52:08 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the NBA Draft Lottery, the Wizards picking at 9, who the Wizards could take, and more!

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Rating the Wizards Bubble Experience

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:25:46 GMT

Fred Katz and Dave Dufour discuss the Wizards bubble experience and give each player a rating for how they did/progressed in the bubble.

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Rui Hachimura's Development within the NBA Bubble

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:40:22 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wizards loss to the Bucks, Rui Hachimura's development within the bubble, what the Wizards can take away from this experience, and more

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Wizards Get Struck by the Thunder

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:05:09 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht and Brett Dawson to discuss the Wizards loss to the Thunder today. What positives can the Wizards take from this game? How do the Thunder young players look? and more!

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Wizards vs Sixers in the Bubble with Kieth Pompey

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:28:45 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Kieth Pompey to discuss the Wizards 98-107 loss to the 76ers.

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Ryan Richman of the Wizards talking Wizards/Pacers

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 03:43:20 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ryan RIchman to discuss the Wizards/Pacers matchup during the game and post game. They discuss the game and big picture items for the Wizards.

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Positivity After the Wizards Lose to the Nets

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 04:04:14 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Alex Schiffer after the Wizards lose to the Nets. Fred finds the positive aspects of the game for the Wizards.

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The Wizards Get Torched By The Suns

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 04:26:27 GMT

Fred Katz and Dave Dufour discuss the Wizards first game in the bubble against the Suns.

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David Aldridge: BONGA, Beal All NBA, and Young Wizards Development

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:59:28 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by David Aldridge to discuss the Wizards returning to play, how the young players are developing, Rui'd fit, Troy Brown's improvement, and Bradley Beal's All NBA chances.

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We Were DuFour A Good Guest: Rui's Development and is Thomas Bryant the best Wizard?

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:33:33 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Dave Dufour discuss Rui's scoring without Beal, Thomas Bryant's offense, Offensive schematics without Beal, and more!

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Mark Medina of USA Today: Life Inside the NBA Bubble

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:00:05 GMT

Fred Katz discusses what life is like in the NBA Bubble, what his contact with the Disney employees has been, the food, NBA Bubble MVP and more!

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Roundtable on Stephen Jackson’s controversial comments

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:44:55 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Kendra Andrews, Eric Koreen, Jared Weiss, and Jon Krawczynski about the recent comments of Stephen Jackson through the lens of people of the Jewish faith.

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Mike Prada on Bradley Beal not playing and the importance of development

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:00:07 GMT

Mike Prada joins Fred Katz to discuss Bradley Beals choice to not play in the NBA return, Rui Hachimura's development, is Isaac Bonga an important developmental piece?, and what Scott Brooks said about Troy Brown

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Can the Wizards make the Playoffs? + Tommy Sheppard's Press Conference

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:14:03 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss whether the Wizards can take advantage of a depleted Nets team to make the playoffs, Tommy Sheppard's press conference, how young players will be developed, and more!

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Davis Bertans Not Playing In The NBA Bubble

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:42:36 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss Davis Bertans not playing for the Wizards in Orlando, how it affects his free agency, is he a core member of the Wizards, how does it affect the players traveling to Orlando, a great Gary Payton II story, and more!

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Ish Smith Washington Wizards Guard

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by Ish Smith to discuss the plan for the NBA to return to play, Everybody Loves Raymond, his career, is he the fastest guard in the league?, Bradley Beal's leadership, and more.

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Can the NBA Bubble be fun for fans?

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 10:00:10 GMT

Crossover episode with Anything is Poddable discussing what the NBA can do to make the bubble fun for fans while they watch at home.

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David Aldridge on the Return of the NBA

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 10:00:32 GMT

Fred Katz chats with David Aldridge about the return of the NBA, how it affects the Wizards, could the Wizards make the playoffs? the life of Wes Unseld and more!

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Selecting the best NBA rosters in 2025

Fri, 29 May 2020 10:00:09 GMT

Fred Katz talks with James L Edwards III about the 2025 mock draft they wrote for The Athletic. Where is Bradley Beal? Who is number 1? The thought behind particular draft picks, and more.

https://theathletic.com/1834125/2020/05/26/future-mock-draft-selecting-the-best-nba-rosters-in-2025/

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NBA in Disney World + Bradley Beal Trade Rumors

Wed, 27 May 2020 12:36:50 GMT

On today's show Fred Katz talks with Alex Schiffer about the NBA returning to Disney World, Bradley Beal to the Nets rumors, and Beal for Harden trade.

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Does The Pandemic Change The Plan With Bradley Beal?

Thu, 21 May 2020 12:49:55 GMT

On today's show Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss what the Wizards should do with Bradley Beal, should they trade him?, keep him?, which 5 members of the coaching staff and front office travel with the team in a bubble situation, and more!

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Sam Vecenie on the NBA Draft

Thu, 14 May 2020 20:51:22 GMT

Fred Katz chats with Sam Vecenie about the NBA Draft and what he best fit for the Wizards will be in this years lottery.

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Steve Buckhantz And Phil Chenier: The Best Calls And The Worst Tech

Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:08 GMT

Steve Buckhantz and Phil Chenier join Fred Katz to discuss their career as broadcasters, an amazing story of Buck giving Steve a tech in pickup, the best calls of their career, and more!

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John Hollinger Projecting the Wizards Future

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:29:55 GMT

Fred Katz and John Hollinger project and review the Wizards young players including Rui, Troy Brown, and more.

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Bradley Beal on Leading the Washington Wizards

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:00:12 GMT

Fred Katz gets on the phone with Wizards guard Bradley Beal to discuss his leadership of the Wizards, his evolution as a player and leader, what vets have impacted him, and more.

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What do the stats say about Beal's All-NBA candidacy?

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:34:39 GMT

Fred Katz talks with Michele Berra about where Bradley Beal fits in the All NBA conversation using a statistical model. Will he make the 2nd or 3rd team?

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Will Thomas Byrant be a Wizard Next Season?

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:22:41 GMT

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss Thomas Bryant's future with the Wizards, Tommy Sheppard's quotes, testing NBA players and getting back on the court

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Wizards Guard Garrison Matthews

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:00:07 GMT

Garrison Matthews discussing

How he is spending his time in quarantine

The Wizards season

Getting dunked on by John Wall

Is John Wall close to a return?

and more!

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Michael Lee on Bradley Beal's Future

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:33:06 GMT

Michael Lee, Senior Writer for the Athletic, joins Fred Katz to discuss:

NBA Writer Diss Tracks

An awkward Beal live stream situation

Will Beal make Team USA?

and more

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What Happens to the Wizards If the NBA Comes Back

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:31:19 GMT

Fred is joined by Ben Standig to talk about covering the NBA during the coronavirus, how the league would look if play starts at some point in the future, and listener questions.

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NBA Season Suspension Reaction with Ben Standig

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:04:18 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig to run through all the significant questions about the NBA suspending its season due to coronavirus concerns.

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Bradley Beal, not an All Star, but maybe All-NBA

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:30:27 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic's New York Knicks reporter Mike Vorkunov to talk covering the NBA amidst coronavirus, Bradley Beal's chances of making the All-NBA team even without being an All-Star and more from the Wizards win over the Knicks.

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Wizards Offense Drops with Michael Lee and Ben Standig

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:06:14 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic's Michael Lee and Ben Standig to talk about the Wizards' offense collapsing, Rui scoring 0 points (as in no points) in 40 minutes, and the noticeable differences in the way NBA players interact amidst the coronavirus.

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Wizards Out West with Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:15:02 GMT

Fred is joined by Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin to talk about Bradley Beal and the Wizards loss in Portland, who Scott Brooks is choosing to play (and not play), a nearly unprecedented consecutive lane violation plus much much more.

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Wizards Inch Closer to a Playoff Spot

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:57:13 GMT

The Wizards are now a scant 4 games away from the 8th seed after beating the Golden State Warriors in the Golden State. Fred is joined by The Athletic's Anthony Slater to talk about the Wizards win, Davis Bertans firing on all cylinders and more

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Jerome Robinson is a Wizards Hero, Wizards Deep Dive with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Howard Beck

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:11:25 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic's Mike Smeltz to talk about the Wizards last minute win over the Brooklyn Nets: how the Bradley Beal effect led to Jerome Robinson's game winning shot, whether Davis Bertans is bad or good at defense and thoughts on the lack of minutes for Troy Brown Jr.

Then at (43:26) a special crossover episode with the Back to Back's Nerder She Wrote: a team specific deep dive on the Wizards with Fred, Bleacher Report's Howard Beck, and The Athletic's Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow

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Bradley Beal and the Wizards Nearly Knock Off the Bucks

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:01:09 GMT

Fred is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bucks reporter Matt Velazquez to talk about the Wizards (near) thrilling 137-134 OT loss to the Bucks. Bradley Beal sets another career high, Khris Middleton continues to kill the Wizards and Moe Wagner's weirdness on Giannas.

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Bradley Beal is Angry

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:57:36 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig to record during the 4th quarter of the Wizards-Bulls game, where they discuss the suddenly, consistently angry Bradley Beal, why not having Isaiah Thomas hasn't dramatically improved the defense, and the one big reason why it'll be tough for the Wizards to make the playoffs.

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Wait, are the Wizards heating up?

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:08:16 GMT

Fred is joined by SB Nation's Michael Pina to talk about the Wizards suddenly making things interesting, now beating the Knicks in NYC before the All-Star break.

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Moe Wagner Resurfaces, Ja Morant Triple-Double

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:20:02 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic's Memphis Grizzles reporter Omari Sankofa II to talk about Moe Wagner's best game since his return from injury, Ja Morant's triple-double and Wizards offensive issues

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Wizards Trade Deadline Review with David Aldridge

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:13:42 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic DC's Editor-in-Chief David Aldridge to talk all about how the Wizards did at the trade deadline: what was offered and why the Wiz kept Davis Bertans, what can Jerome Robinson bring to the team, and how the moves made this week will impact the team when John Wall comes back.

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Pre-Trade Deadline Extravaganza

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:47:37 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic Ben Standig for a mega pre-trade deadline episode. All the possible trades that the Wizards could make, how it would impact the team's future, and which trades are the most likely.

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A Little Late Midseason Review

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:45:58 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig as they record during the 4th quarter of the Wizards-Bucks game to deliver live reaction to the game. And all throughout - Fred and Ben give their midseason review of the Wizards so far this season.

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Remembering Kobe Bryant

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:44:02 GMT

Fred Katz and The Athletic's Atlanta Hawks reporter Chris Kirschner talk directly after the Wizards-Hawks game to discuss Kobe Bryant's impact on the game of basketball and what players from both teams had to say about Kobe's impact on them.

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Chances John Wall comes back this season

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:27:59 GMT

The Athletic's Dave DuFour joins Fred after the Wizards loss to the heat to talk about:

∙ Bradley Beal dominant, but lacking one extra level

∙ Is there a possibility John Wall comes back this season?

∙ And much more!

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We're in an Mahimni-Essaince

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 02:43:37 GMT

The Athletic's James Edwards joins Fred Katz to wrap up the Wizards' 106-100 win vs. the Pistons.

• Bradley Beal's historic performance

• Ian Mahinmi outplayed Andre Drummond

• Actual defense by the Wizards

• And much more

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Beal and Bryant Back, Wiz Lose

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 01:52:13 GMT

Fred is joined by the Athletic's Tony Jones, Utah Jazz reporter and host of the Game Notes podcast, to talk:

-Bradley Beal and Thomas Bryant Return

-The breakdown that led to the Jazz win over the Wizards

-And a ton of trade scenarios all across the NBA

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Why the Wizards Are Able to Beat the NBA Elite

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:48:07 GMT

The Athletic's Boston Celtics reporter Jay King joins Fred Katz after the Wizards' win over the Boston Celtics.

• Why the Wizards, not a good team, can continually beat good teams

• Ish Smith's dominant performance

• Jordan McRae's hot streak continues

And more...

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Honestly, Weirdest Game Ever

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:39:40 GMT

Fred is joined by Chase Hughes from NBC Sports Washington to talk about one of the most unexpected results this season: The Wizards, led by Ian Mahinmi, Jordan McRae and Garrison Mathews beat the Miami Heat. Fred and Chase dive into exactly how this madness happened.

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The G-League Wiz beat the NY Knicks

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 13:17:26 GMT

Fred is joined by The Athletic's Knicks reporter Mike Vorkunov to talk about the amazing win by the Wizards, a roster filled with G-Leaguers, beating the Knicks in MSG. Which G-Leaguer impressed the most, Troy Brown's career night and Isaiah Thomas' suspension.

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Wizards Win Plus Trade Season Primer

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:14:12 GMT

The Athletic's Pistons reporter James Edwards joins Fred Katz in a club inside Little Caesars Arena to first talk about the Wizards win over the Pistons.

• Markieff Morris getting into it with his former team

• Isaiah Thomas scoring 23 points in 26 minutes

• TRADE SEASON PRIMER!

And more...

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Clippers Wizards Sunday Showdown

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:27:31 GMT

The Athletic's Clippers reporter Jovan Buha joins Fred Katz to dive into the Wizards 135-119 loss to the LA Clippers.

• Rough shooting night for Beal and Rui

• The devastating combo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard

• Who Scott Brooks is turning to for defensive help

And more...

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Best Win of the Year

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:22:12 GMT

Philadelphia Inquirer Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey joins Fred Katz to dive into the Wizards surprising 119-113 win over the Sixers.

• How the Wizards pulled off the upset

• Davis Bertans potential

• Rui's rising star with a 27-point performance

And more...

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What Can Rui And Bonga Be? With Nate Duncan

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:30:07 GMT

Dunc'd On's Nate Duncan joins Fred Katz to break down the Clippers' 150-125 win over the Wizards.

• Rui's big 30-point night

• Troy Brown's benching

• Bonga's potential

And more...

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Calling An Oubre XL

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:30:05 GMT

The Athletic's Gina Mizell joins Fred Katz to break down the Wizards' 140-132 win over the Suns.

• Davis Bertans' aggression

• Would you rather: Beal or Booker?

• Kelly Oubre's revenge — kinda

And more...

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The 2010s: Wizards All-Decade Team PLUS Kings-Wiz Postgame

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:26:11 GMT

Fred Katz is joined by The Athletic's Jason Jones to talk Wizards Kings plus Fred explains his All-Decade team for the Wizards.

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Good v. Bad Defense

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:22:49 GMT

The Athletic's Dave DuFour joins Fred Katz to wrap up the Wizards weekend of basketball:

-Digging into the Wizards defensive issues

-Moe Wagner’s career night

-The Thomas Bryant-Mo Wagner practice battles

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A Joint Venture

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:30:06 GMT

The Athletic's Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to catch up on the Wizards and other NBA stories.

• Isaiah Thomas' return to Boston

• Moe Wagner chaos

• Are the Wizards still fun?

And more...

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Isaiah Thomas Is Starting Now

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:30:19 GMT

The Athletic's James Edwards joins Fred Katz to chat about the Wizards' win over the Pistons.

• Isaiah Thomas is starting!

• Rui's media experience

• Troy Brown's career night

• A sneak peak at our interview with Justin Kutcher

And more...

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I Lost My Backpack

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:00:03 GMT

The Athletic's Kelly Iko joins Fred Katz to break down the Wizards' crazy 159-158 loss to the Rockets.

• What in the world did we just watch?

• Beal vs. Harden

• Rui again!

• Seriously, what?!

And more...

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The First Win

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:16:52 GMT

The Athletic's Erik Horne, The Franchise's Jon Hamm and a special guest join Fred Katz to break down Wizards/Thunder.

• Is Rui legit?

• Thomas Bryant's big night

• Billy Donovan vs. Scott Brooks

And more...

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After Before The Middle Of Dark

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:00:54 GMT

The Athletic's Tim Cato joins Fred Katz to wrap up the Wizards' season opener in Dallas.

• Beal's ejection

• The Beal/Doncic feistiness

• Rui's strong performance

And more...

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Season Preview Over/Unders

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Big News! Wizards After Dark is moving over to The Athletic's podcast network. Host Fred Katz will continue to deliver the show you all know and love, but now there will be extra special Athletic subscriber only episodes. To become an Athletic subscriber, go to theathletic.com/wizardsafterdark to get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic. Signing up - you'll get even more Wizards After Dark, the rest of The Athletic's podcast offerings as well as all the world-class journalism the site produces.

In today's episode - the Action Network's Matt Moore joins Fred Katz to break down some homemade over/unders.

• Over/under 27.2 points for Beal?

• Will Rui make All-Rookie?

• How many teams will CJ Miles play for?

And far more...

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Trailer: Pod's Moving Places!

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 12:45:04 GMT

Wizards After Dark hosted by The Athletic's Wizards reporter Fred Katz is moving over to The Athletic. Fred will continue to catalogue the ups and downs of your Washington Wizards, as well as some special subscriber only shows. To become a subscriber to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/wizardsafterdark to get 40% off an annual subscription

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Bradley Beal Extension Emergency Pod

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 19:02:24 GMT

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back with Fred Katz for an emergency episode to break down Bradley Beal's extension.

• Why did Beal sign the extension?

• What does the extra year mean for the Wizards' rebuild?

• How big of a win is this for the Wiz?

And way more...

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Major Breaking News!

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:34:12 GMT

The Athletic's Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk Wizards preseason.

• The 15th roster spot

• Who starts at the 3?

• Thomas Bryant's big-time preseason

And more...

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Pregame Postgame Show

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 23:16:22 GMT

The Athletic’s Dave DuFour joins Fred Katz of The Athletic.

• Evaluating young talent

• What is Isaac Bonga?

• What is Rui’s potentially elite skill?

And more...

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Is Gambling Actually Gambling?

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:23:50 GMT

The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie joins Fred Katz of The Athletic.

• Capital One Arena’s new in-house sportsbook

• Young player outlooks

• The legacy of Sports Illustrated

And more...

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Optimism And Chicken Sandwiches

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:02:56 GMT

The Athletic’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss Wizards media day.

• A big announcement

• The optimism of day one

• Beal’s comments about his extension

And more...

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Great Transitions

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:56:01 GMT

The Athletic’s Danny Leroux joins Fred Katz of The Athletic with less than two weeks to go until media day.

• Isaiah Thomas’ injury

• Davis Bertans’ fit

• Rui Hachimura’s World Cup

And more...

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Tony Jones! Tony Jones!

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:52:15 GMT

The Athletic’s Brett Dawson joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk Team USA amongst other NBA August plot lines.

• Kobe vs. Shaq

• World Cup themes

• Slandering colleagues

And more...

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Don’t Throw Mike Trout A Curveball

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:29:04 GMT

SB Nation’s Michael Pina joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk summer NBA.

• Mo Wagner and the German National Team

• Rui’s performance on Team Japan

• The latest on Beal

And more...

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What Do You Feed Your Baby?

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:34:34 GMT

The Athletic’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about the schedule release and more.

• Return games, national TV stuff and schedule themes

• Are the Wizards radical?

• Should the Wizards sign Melo?

And more...

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Cutting Out After John Wall

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 19:07:30 GMT

The Athletic’s Seth Partnow joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss the Wizards’ new reliance on analytics.

• The Dean Oliver hire

• Communicating numbers with players

• Scott Brooks’ statistical history

And more...

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The Wizards Hired Everyone

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:52:13 GMT

The Athletic’s Michael Lee joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss the new changes in the Wizards’ front office.

• The unconventional front-office structure

• What to make of Sashi Brown

• From Grunfeld to Sheppard

• What to do with the egos

And more...

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The GM Search Is Over

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 19:07:08 GMT

The Athletic’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the big Tommy Sheppard news.

• Hiring Tommy Sheppard

• What kind of GM will he be?

• What’s next?

And more...

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On The Skype Line

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:30:05 GMT

The Athletic’s Dave DuFour joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about the Wizards’ offseason.

• Rui’s summer league

• Organizational direction

• John Wall’s recovery

And more...

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This Seems Like A Good Episode

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 22:37:34 GMT

Former NBA coach Steve Jones joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk Wizards summer league.

• The Bertans trade

• Troy Brown’s evolution

• Hachimura’s encouraging play

And more...

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That’s The Issue

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 05:11:30 GMT

Bleacher Report’s Sean Highkin joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the second day of NBA free agency.

• Sato to the Bulls

• Ish to the Wizards

• The IT truth

• Crazy Laker takes

And more...

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Kevin Knox Nixes The Knicks’ Knick Knacks

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 06:56:26 GMT

The Athletic’s Brett Dawson joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss the first night of NBA free agency.

• Thomas Bryant re-signing

• Ariza to the Kings

• Knicks, Knicks, Knicks

• Other NBA storylines

And more...

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Larry O’Brien, Mo And Someone Named Curly

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:27:00 GMT

The Athletic’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to review the Wizards’ Thursday trade with the Lakers.

• Acquiring another second-rounder

• Taking more swings

• Wagner narratives

And more...

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Free Agency Preview

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 18:43:41 GMT

The Athletic’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to preview Wizards free agency.

• Who could the Wizards re-sign?

• What guys could they go after?

• What types of moves should they be making?

And more...

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General Draft Talk

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:08:52 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to recap the Wizards’ 2019 draft night.

• Hachimura at No. 9

• Wizards buying a second-rounder

• Culture changes under Sheppard

And more...

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Wizards Draft Preview!

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:46:02 GMT

The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie and Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman join Fred Katz of The Athletic to preview Thursday night’s NBA Draft.

• Breaking down the possibilities at No. 9

• Should the Wizards go high-risk, high-reward?

• What is the team strategizing?

And more...

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The Masai Episode

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:06:46 GMT

SB Nation’s Mike Prada joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss reports that the Wizards are preparing an offer for Raptors president Masai Ujiri and the future of the Washington franchise.

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What’s The Name Of This Show?

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 22:13:42 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ GM hunt.

• Are they really waiting on Masai Ujiri?

• What’s the play if they miss?

• The start of pre-draft workouts

And more...

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Gilbert Arenas, Meet Austin Rivers

Wed, 29 May 2019 19:41:34 GMT

Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Sharp joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about the Wizards’ offseason.

• Gilbert Arenas’ bench-mob comments

• Honesty in the locker room

• Where’s the GM?

• Trading Beal

And more...

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Ruining The S.E.O.

Fri, 24 May 2019 16:19:53 GMT

Denver Stiffs’ Adam Mares joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about the Wizards’ eventful week.

• Moving on from Connelly

• Who else should be in the GM search?

• Beal missing All-NBA

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Going Full Costanza

Wed, 15 May 2019 18:34:18 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about the lottery.

• The Wizards falling to ninth

• Saving basketball in New Orleans

• What’s the ninth pick mean for Beal?

And more...

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Metaphysical Basketball Ethics

Fri, 10 May 2019 17:26:07 GMT

The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about the upcoming NBA lottery.

• Who deserves to win the lottery?

• Why the Wizards’ odds aren’t so bad?

• Is tanking changed forever?

And more...

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This Is Not A Mock Draft

Wed, 01 May 2019 20:12:22 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk Wizards GM news.

• Tommy Sheppard

• The Tuesday Trio

• Masai?

And more...

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Horse Hockey

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:37:18 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to talk playoffs and the Wiz’s GM search.

• The perspective of the prospective candidates

• The Blazers/Wizards parallel

• “Next question” — Media/player relationships

And more...

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Revealing The Awards Ballots

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 01:25:00 GMT

ESPN’s Royce Young joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to reveal awards ballots.

• Did Bradley Beal make either All-NBA ballot?

• Who’s the MVP?

• As well as Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man, Coach and Rookie of the Year, All-NBA and All-Defense Teams

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BOS 116, WAS 110: The Final Postgamer

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:25:04 GMT

The Athletic’s Michael Lee joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ disappointing season.

• 50 losses

• John Wall’s press conference

• Should the Wizards draft a point guard?

And more...

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NYK 113, WAS 110: It’s Not Tanking

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 05:02:04 GMT

The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov joins Fred Katz of The Athletic following the Wizards’ loss in New York.

• The epic non-tank

• Referees being referees

• Beal’s super-max comments

And more...

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SAS 129, WAS 112: The Draft Episode

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 04:00:39 GMT

The Washington Times’ Matthew Paras joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk lottery stuff after the Wizards’ loss to the Spurs.

• Could the Wizards get into the top six?

• Who’s a good pick for them?

• What happens if they end up with Ja?

And more...

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CHI 115, WAS 114: The Grunfeld Episode

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 05:29:38 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss the Wizards’ dismissal of president of basketball operations Ernie Grunfeld.

• Reflecting on the Grunfeld era

• Corrections to be made

• Potential candidates

And more...

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WAS 95, DEN 90: Matt Plugs The Athletic

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:25:08 GMT

The Action Network’s Matt Moore joins Fred Katz of The Athletic after the Wizards’ impressive win in Denver.

• Troy Brown’s career high...again

• Are the Wizards fun now?

• No playoffs. What’s next?

And more...

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UTA 128, WAS 124: Tony Jones Slander

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 06:37:58 GMT

The Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ close loss in Utah.

• Playoff elimination

• Bradley Beal’s climbing minutes

• Troy Brown’s career game

And more...

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WAS 124, PHO 121: Spicy Takes

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:10:50 GMT

The Athletic’s Gina Mizell joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ crazy win in Phoenix.

• Thomas Bryant’s game-winner

• Bradley Beal vs. Devin Booker

• Hot Booker takes

• What’s Kelly Oubre gonna make?

And more...

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LAL 124, WAS 106: Rainforests and Cacti

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:25:22 GMT

Four reporters (The LA Times’ Tania Ganguli, The OC Register’s Kyle Goon, The Washington Post’s Candace Buckner and The Athletic’s Bill Oram) join Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ loss in Los Angeles.

• Lance’s “crossover” on Jeff Green

• The best description of Beal’s All-NBA case

• LeBron stuff

And more...

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MIA 113, WAS 108: Tepid Takes

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:54:38 GMT

Former NBA coach Steve Jones joins Fred Katz to break down the Wizards’ loss to the Heat.

• Perspective on Troy Brown’s development

• Building a proper defense

• NBA awards talk

And more...

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DEN 113, WAS 108: Great Sound

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 03:44:50 GMT

The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss to the Nuggets.

• Turning the culture over

• New starting lineup

• Troy Brown’s career night

And more...

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CHI 126, WAS 120: He Didn’t Blow Up

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 05:04:19 GMT

The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ overtime loss in Chicago.

• Bradley Beal’s ‘We didn’t wanna win’

• Otto Porter’s improvement in Chicago

• Best NBA passers

And more...

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UTA 116, WAS 95: Who Are You Maxing?

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:01:23 GMT

The Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Jazz’s win in Washington.

• Utah’s defense on Beal

• Would you super-max Beal?

• Why the NBA went wrong with the super-max

And more...

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WAS 135, MEM 128: All Bradley Beal

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 02:52:48 GMT

The Athletic’s Omari Sankofa joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down Bradley Beal’s massive performance against the Grizzlies.

• Beal’s unselfishness

• Is he All-NBA?

• Who could stop him from getting there?

And more...

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CHA 116, WAS 110: Many A Minute

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 05:57:30 GMT

The Washington Post’s Candace Buckner joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss to the Hornets.

• Marketing the Wizards

• Does the playoff catchphrase even work?

• Bradley Beal’s minutes

And more...

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WAS 100, ORL 90: The Short, Regular-Length Episode

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:30:33 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ second consecutive win.

• Is a winning streak coming?

• Troy Brown’s cadence

• What’s Sato’s future?

And more...

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WAS 121, SAC: Take A Number

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 04:06:36 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Chase Hughes joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ win.

• Number memorization

• Beal’s crunch time progression

• Proper turnovers

And more...

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MIN 135, WAS 130: Bar Mitzvah Trivia

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 05:36:52 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ overtime loss and talk big picture Wiz stuff.

• Long-term lineup plays

• Is Jabari Parker good?

• Does the organizational philosophy need to change?

And more...

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CHA 112, WAS 111: The Solo Pod

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 04:06:48 GMT

Fred Katz of The Athletic breaks down the Wizards’ loss to the Hornets and answers listener questions.

• The final play call

• Beal’s off night

• Otto Porter talk

And more...

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WAS 132, DAL 123: Jump Ball Reform

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:42:11 GMT

The Athletic’s Tim Cato joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ win over the Mavericks.

• Playoffs? Playoffs. Playoffs!

• Jabari Parker’s shot distribution

• How good can Doncic be?

And more...

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WAS 135, MIN 121: The Bryce Harper Loyalty Parallel

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 09:13:06 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Chase Hughes joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down Wizards/Timberwolves.

• Bobby Portis’ scoring night

• Karl-Anthony Towns’ skill set

• Should the NBA change the playoff format?

And more...

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BOS 107, WAS 96: Nikola Jokic, Point Guard

Sat, 02 Mar 2019 08:26:57 GMT

The Athletic’s Jay King joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk Celtics/Wizards.

• Bradley Beal vs. the Celtics

• Do the Wizards have anything left?

• Can the Celtics turn it around?

And more...

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WAS 125, BKN 116: The Angry Tripod Guy

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 06:04:11 GMT

The Athletic’s Michael Scotto joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ impressive win in Brooklyn.

• Adjusting against the zone

• Defensive upticks

• Bradley Beal’s minutes

• An impressive interruption

And more...

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IND 119, WAS 112: A Wesley Matthews Transition

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 03:55:20 GMT

The Athletic’s Scott Agness joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down another loss for the Wizards.

• Defensive woes

• Beal fighting through the defense

• The Troy Brown rant

And more...

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CHA 123, WAS 110: Not Rolling

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 06:15:04 GMT

The Athletic’s Rod Boone joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down a Wizards loss to open the second half.

• Bradley Beal’s 46-point night

• Brooks’ new lineups

• Trending downwards

And more...

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TOR 129, WAS 120: Andy Rautins In Canada

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 07:20:26 GMT

The Toronto Sun’s Ryan Wolstat joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss in Toronto.

• Siakam’s massive game

• Toronto’s defense on Beal

• Canada basketball talk

And more...

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DET 121, WAS 112: The Blake Game

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:38:52 GMT

The Athletic’s James Edwards joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss in Detroit.

• Guarding Blake Griffin

• Is Bobby Portis just a 5 in DC?

• Going 5 out

And more...

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WAS 134, CHI 125: Revenge Aplenty

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 08:22:48 GMT

The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ win over the Bulls.

• Otto’s fit in Chicago

• Jabari’s fast breaking

• Portis’ energy

And more...

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WAS 119, CLE 106: Portis And Parker Makes Porter

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 08:56:17 GMT

The Washington Post’s Ava Wallace joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ win over the Cavs.

• The Bobby Portis game

• The Jabari Parker game?

• Appreciating John Wall

And more...

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MIL 148, WAS 129: TRADES ON TRADES ON TRADES

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:01:26 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ couple of deadline trades.

• The Porter and Morris deals

• How’s Bobby Portis fit?

• What’s this mean for free agency?

• What’s next?

And way more...

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ATL 137, WAS 129: We Got Here Because Of Heckles

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:10:27 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Chase Hughes joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss to the Hawks.

• What’s up with Otto?

• So. Many. 3s.

• Trade deadline fodder

And more...

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MIL 131, WAS 115: Let’s Be Giannist

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 05:39:50 GMT

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Bucks’ demolition of the Wizards.

• Giannis, Giannis, Giannis

• Stopping Milwaukee’s 3-point attack

• Will Giannis draft Beal?

And more...

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WAS 107, IND 89: No Esteem

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:47:32 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ redeeming win.

• Did sitting the starters work?

• Jordan McRae again!

• End-of-bench themes

And more...

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CLE 116, WAS 113: What In The World?

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:08:29 GMT

The Athletic’s Joe Vardon joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ narrow loss in Cleveland.

• The comeback

• Sitting the starters

• What happened to the offense?

• Jordan McRae!

And more...

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SAS 132, WAS 119: Davis Bertans For 3

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:10:43 GMT

The Athletic’s Jabari Young joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss in San Antonio.

• Absolutely, positively no defense

• Satoransky’s development

• 3-point contest gripes

And more...

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WAS 95, ORL 91: A Good Or Bad Win?

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 04:45:12 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ win in Orlando.

• Was fending off the Magic a good win?

• Otto Porter’s mid-range problem

• Another big?

• Trade deadline stuff

And more...

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GSW 126, WAS 118: The Warriors Are Good

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 07:30:23 GMT

The Athletic’s Anthony Slater joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss to the defending champs.

• DeMarcus Cousins’ impact

• Limiting the 3-pointers

• Bradley Beal’s All-Star case

And more...

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WAS 101, DET 87: Mid-Pod Woj Bomb

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:01:53 GMT

The Detroit Free Press’ Vincent Ellis joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ seventh win in their last 10 games.

• Sharing the load

• Detroit’s offensive slog

• Trevor Ariza’s improving versatility

And more...

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WAS 101, NYK 100: True Detective Is Overrated

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:39:42 GMT

The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov joins Fred Katz to talk Wizards/Knicks.

• Scott Brooks’ decision-making

• “The Goaltend”

• Ted Leonsis’ pregame comments

And more...

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TOR 140, WAS 138: The Bradley Beal Game

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 05:38:20 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk Bradley Beal’s performance inside one of the most exciting games of the Wizards’ season.

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WAS 113, MIL 106: The Full Court Shot

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 05:55:37 GMT

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up another win for the Wizards.

• Bradley Beal’s All-Star case

• All the 3s

• Sato’s triple-doubling

And more...

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WAS 123, PHI 106: Playing By Play

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:12:30 GMT

Wizards play-by-play announcer Steve Buckhantz joins Fred Katz of The Athletic following the Wizards’ big win over the 76ers.

• Play-by-play inspirations

• Bradley Beal’s playing time

• Defense coming together

And more...

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PHI 132, WAS 115: Not An Ideal Follow-Up

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 06:54:29 GMT

The Athletic’s Derek Bodner joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss to the 76ers.

• Playing so well in OKC, then getting blown out

• How can the Wizards develop young guys?

• Time to tank?

And more...

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WAS 116, OKC 98: The Flirt Game

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 05:13:23 GMT

ESPN’s Royce Young and The OKC Dream Team’s Andrew Schlecht join Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ big win in Oklahoma City.

• Best win of the year?

• Reserve Otto

• Chasing No. 8

And more...

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MIA 115, WAS 109: Mr. Whiteside

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 06:55:17 GMT

The Athletic’s Shandel Richardson joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss in Miami.

• Hassan Whiteside’s domination

• Bradley Beal’s evolution

• Otto Porter’s gradual return

And more...

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WAS 114, ATL 98: The Roll Guys

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 04:34:00 GMT

Dime’s Brad Rowland joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down a second straight win for the Wizards.

• The art of developing young bigs

• John Collins, All-Star?

• Thomas Bryant, a guy

And more...

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WAS 130, CHA 126: The Chronic Achilles

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 08:36:07 GMT

The Athletic’s Rod Boone joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk Wizards/Hornets and break down what’s next for Washington after John Wall’s season ending injury.

• Blow it up?!

• Everybody ate

• What’s next?

And more...

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CHI 101, WAS 92: The One with the Bone Spurs

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 08:45:24 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Chase Hughes joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ ninth loss in 11 games.

• John Wall’s injury

• How the offense looks with Brad Beal

• Are the Wizards still going all-out for this season?

And more...

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DET 106, WAS 95: The Jason Priestley Game

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 04:42:39 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down another loss for the Wizards.

• That third quarter

• New rotations

• Can the Wizards make the playoffs?

And more...

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IND 105, WAS 89: Stacking Shoes

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 03:59:50 GMT

The Athletic’s Scott Agness joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ loss in Indiana.

• John Wall’s foggy game

• Tired from the overtimes

• No Troy Brown?

• Rotational stuff

And more...

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WAS 149, PHO 146: Thomas Bryant vs. Wilt Chamberlain

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 06:10:26 GMT

The Athletic’s Gina Mizell joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ thrilling triple-overtime win over the Suns.

• Thomas Bryant’s historic perfect game

• Bradley Beal’s first career triple-double

• What in the world did we just watch?

• Oubre’s return

And more...

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HOU 136, WAS 118: The 3-Point Game

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:29:08 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Rockets’ blowout of the Wizards.

• Breaking 3-point records

• Were the shots actually contested?

• Effort again!

• An actual positive

And more...

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ATL 118, WAS 110: The Solo Pod

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:38:18 GMT

Fred Katz of The Athletic wraps up the Wizards’ loss in Atlanta with a solo, mailbag podcast.

• John Wall’s in-and-out performance

• No defense

• Shaking up rotations

And more...

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WAS 128, LAL 110: Not JaValable

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 05:50:53 GMT

The Athletic’s Bill Oram joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ 128-110 blowout of the Lakers and discuss the team’s recent trade for Trevor Ariza.

• John Wall’s big game

• Guarding LeBron

• Getting less than optimal return in the trade

And more...

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BKN 125, WAS 118: Why Talk About The Game?

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 11:03:38 GMT

The Athletic’s Michael Scotto joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss trade mania from Friday night.

• Who was trying to trade whom?

• Which Brooks is the right Brooks?

• Would Ariza make sense for the Wizards?

• CHAOS!

And more...

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BOS 130, WAS 125: Jeff Green, Celtics Killer

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 07:42:20 GMT

The Athletic’s Jay King joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ overtime loss to Boston.

• John Wall’s aggressiveness

• Kyrie’s domination

• Giving away quarters

And more...

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IND 109, WAS 101: So Close ... Again

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 07:18:34 GMT

The Athletic’s Scott Agness joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ disappointing defeat in Indiana.

• The comeback

• Defensive communication

• “John Wall hates you” chants

And more...

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CLE 116, WAS 101: Hitting a Wall

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 07:34:56 GMT

Chartside’s Michele Berra joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the blowout in Cleveland and the Wizards’ most recent trade.

• Wall’s struggles & injury

• The real meaning of the Dekker trade

• No boards

And more...

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WAS 131, ATL 117: Live from the Basement!

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:42:28 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ 131-117 win in Atlanta.

• Winning without John Wall

• The mind-blowing third quarter

• Bradley Beal-led offenses

And more...

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WAS 110, NYK 107: Piling Up Clutch Points

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 06:36:11 GMT

The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ 110-107 win in New York.

• Bradley Beal’s big game

• More Sato with the starters

• Favorite players to watch

And more...

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WAS 102, BKN 88: Back in the Good Place

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 05:52:21 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ home win over the Nets.

• Starting Sato

• What’s Oubre to the bench mean?

• Morris’ hot streak

And more...

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PHI 123, WAS 98: Broke Their Back

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 05:43:23 GMT

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey and The Athletic’s Michael Lee joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the 76ers’ blowout of the Wizards.

• Joel Embiid’s demolition

• Rebounding struggles

• Bad starts

And more...

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NOP 125, WAS 104: The Cheese Game

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 07:00:29 GMT

The Advocate’s Scott Kushner joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ loss in New Orleans.

• Effort problems arise again

• Would John Wall be a star for Anthony Davis?

• Upcoming big man matchups

And more...

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WAS 135, HOU 131: Sick in New Orleans

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:19:36 GMT

The Athletic’s Kelly Iko joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ thrilling 135-131, overtime win over the Rockets.

• Wall, Harden, Beal and Gordon all going off

• Second half defense

• Morris being too good off the bench

And more...

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WAS 124, NOP 114: Only Threes

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 07:49:40 GMT

Chartside’s Michele Berra joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ 124-114 win over the Pelicans

• Otto Porter’s game of the season

• Best team win of the year?

• Defensive lockdowns

And more...

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TOR 125, WAS 107: The Dream Game

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 06:48:22 GMT

The Athletic’s Eric Koreen joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Raptors’ 125-107 win over the Wizards.

• A record number of missed 3s

• Is Toronto best in the East?

• Were the right guys shooting?

And more...

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WAS 125, LAC 118: Before After the Darkness

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 08:18:15 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ 24-point Tuesday night comeback and more.

• Drama from Thursday’s turbulent practice

• What does locker room discord mean for the future?

• Does the comeback solve any issues?

• Analyzing Brooks’ lineup changes

And more...

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POR 119, WAS 109: More Gluteal Soreness

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 07:11:09 GMT

The Athletic’s Michael Lee joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down what the heck happened in the loss to the Trail Blazers.

• More effort problems

• What is the fix?

• Why don’t the Wizards play hard?

And more...

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BKN 115, WAS 104: Should’ve, Could’ve, Would’ve

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 05:58:05 GMT

The New York Post’s Brian Lewis joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ streak-snapping loss to the Nets.

• Problems with shot selection

• Recurring problems

• Oh my goodness, the schedule

And more...

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WAS 119, CLE 95

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 06:06:21 GMT

Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ 119-95 blowout of the Cavaliers.

• Ian Mahinmi’s first career 3

• Deep talk on Otto Porter

• How good are NBA players at basketball?

And more...

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WAS 117, ORL 109: Call It A Streak

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:29:19 GMT

The Athletic’s Josh Robbins joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to wrap up the Wizards’ second consecutive victory, a 117-109 win over the Magic.

• Jeff Green’s big game

• Are there concerns about Dwight?

• Defense turning around

And more...

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WAS 116, MIA 110: A Top-Three Win

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 06:38:07 GMT

Fred Katz of The Athletic answers mailbag questions from listeners after the Wizards’ 116-110 win in Miami.

• Actual defense

• Markieff Morris’ slump

• What counts as a good Wall game?

• Could the bad start be a blessing?

And more...

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ORL 117, WAS 108: Go-Go Cohesion

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 07:30:12 GMT

NBC Sports Washington’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to recap the Wizards’ 117-108 loss in Orlando.

• Effort issues resurfacing

• What’s the fix?

• Is this who the Wizards are?

And more...

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DAL 119, WAS 100: Born in 1999

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:45:27 GMT

The Athletic’s Tim Cato joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to break down the Wizards’ 119-100 loss in Dallas.

• How the Mavs made all those 3s

• Picking up defenders

• Comparing the Wall/Howard pick-and-roll to Doncic/Jordan

And more...

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