Bleav in Wizards

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to comments from Wizards GM Will Dawkins to the media about the upcoming season. They discuss expectations for Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, Brian Keefe, and the team as a whole. What did we learn about the state of the rebuild from Dawkins, how will this year be different, and what criteria is fair to judge the season based on? The guys weigh in on each. Plus, who are the top coaches in the NBA, Netflix's Starting Five NBA series, who had the best and worst motivational speeches during Jahadi's time with the Wizards, and whether it's time for the NBA to expand. Presented by betonline.ag!

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to cover Evan Fournier turning down a two-year deal for mentoring the Wizards young players to instead go overseas, Jonas Valacuinas's value as a trade asset, Brian Keefe's recent comments on the Wizards and Bilal Coulibaly, Wizards assistant coaches taking G League jobs elsewhere, and Johnny Davis working out with Drew Hanlen. In a new segment called, "Old Guys Saying Hater Sh*t," they discuss Rasheed Wallace saying Anthony Edwards isn't better than Derrick McKey, Gilbert Arenas saying a player with 20 assists didn't dominate a game, and Shaq saying Victor Wembanyama can't be dominant shooting so many jumpers. Presented by betonline.ag!

Maryland basketball sophomore DeShawn Harris-Smith started 30 of 33 games as a freshman and averaged 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and .9 steals. He joined the Bleav in DMV Hoops podcast this week to talk about what didn't quite work for him individually and as a team last season, how Jahmir Young helped him transition into college basketball, and the relationship between he and Head Coach Kevin Willard. Harris-Smith also talks about what he's been working on this offseason, how his role may change as a sophomore, the vibes with this year's team, their improved depth, and what this team needs to do to be successful. Presented by betonline.ag!

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno bring you the 300th episode of Bleav in Wizards! Thanks to all of the listeners and supporters throughout. On today's episode, they discuss the Wizards additions of Leaky Black, Kira Lewis Jr., and Jaylen Nowell on Exhibit 10 contracts (first reported by Josh Robbins of The Athletic). They also cover Kyle Kuzma's position as the 11th best power forward on HoopsHype's positional rankings, Nick Young saying Kyrie Irving is better than Steph Curry and Kobe Bryant is better than Michael Jordan, Gilbert Arenas saying Michael Jordan played against weak competition, and Zion Williamson finally appearing to be in peak shape. They close out the show by drafting their starting five of Wizards players. Presented by betonline.ag!

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno make their predictions for the upcoming 2024-2025 season on the Wizards' roster, 10-man rotation, starting 5, lineup combinations, and who should spend time with the Capital City Go-Go. They also discuss the release of Eugene Omoruyi, Malcolm Brogdon's long-term future with the team, Jordan Poole taking on more leadership responsibilities, and Kyle Kuzma's role on this team. Presented by betonline.ag!