Locked On Wizards - Daily Podcast On The Washington Wizards
Locked On Wizards podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Washington Wizards and the NBA. Hosts Ed Oliver – a former college basketball player and D.C. sports YouTuber – and lifelong Wizards fan Brandon Scott provide your daily Wizards fix with expert, local analysis, game recaps, opponent check-ins, and coverage of all aspects of the Wizards franchise. Locked On Wizards takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Wizards locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Wizards podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Although the Washington Wizards aren't expected to win a ton of games, there is a blueprint for the team to find success this year. Greg Finberg joins the program to detail what aspects of the Wizards need the most attention. While breaking it down, we discuss the backcourt of Bub Carrington and Tre Johnsons, the role of veterans on this squad, and why the top-8 protected pick is so important for the Wizards.
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Wizards fans have heavy hearts following the news of John Wall's retirement from the NBA. The 5X all-star leaves a legacy in the D.C. area that's more than just basketball. With that being said, we argue that he's one of the most influential athletes in Washington, D.C. Sports history. It's a big proclamation, but we've got reasons to back it up on Locked On Wizards. We also wonder, how should the Wizards honor him?
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Washington Wizards' young French talents Bilal Coulibaly have both made the 12-man roster for the French National Team in the FIBA EuroBasket. While both have had their successes, Bilal has most recently seen the biggest rise, with Sarr taking a slight dip. We weigh in on this stock report and tell you exactly what's been happening overseas. Also, we check in on Bub Carrington, highlighting how year number 2 is pivotal for his futu...
Abdullah Ayubi and Ben Strober react to the Athletic's recent redraft of the 2024 NBA Draft. Alex Sarr gets snubbed out of the top 10, and the boys try to break down why. The Wizards' season schedule is officially out, and the duo tries to highlight must-watch games as the team is very young with low expectations.
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The Washington Wizards were fortunate to have Tre Johnson fall right into their lap with the 6th overall pick in the draft. What should his expectations look like? Ben, Abdullah, and special guest John Hipkins tell you why they think the bar is set high for the former Texas standout.
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The Washington Wizards may not have lofty expectations for the 2025 season, but that doesn't mean they don't have a squad full of hungry, young players. There are tons of storylines to follow, including who has the most to lose and the most to gain from the 2025 season. Ben and Abdullah break it all down on this edition of Locked On Wizards.
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Special Guest for today's edition of Locked On Wizards! Former Washington Wizards Center and current analyst for Monumental Sports Network, Jason Smith, joins the program! He touches on some of his years with the Wizards, which included him playing on the team in 2017 that was a game away from the ECF. Stix also details his observations on how the Wizards organization has completely changed its thinking, and they are on the cusp of...
Washington Wizards' young French studs, Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly, got some action in a EuroBasket friendly yesterday, and they balled out! Ben and Abdullah break down what they saw out of the two on today's Locked On Wizards. Additionally, they break down some roster movement, which saw a two-way contract open up after the team waived Jaylen Martin. Lastly, the Wizards announced the return of the gold uniform. What do we think...
In year number three for Bilal Coulibaly, the expectations continue to rise for the Washington Wizards' first pick of the Will Dawkins regime. He's a proven defensive player, but can he leap offensively? Ben and Abdullah break it down on Locked On Wizards, detailing why they believe he will rise to the occasion despite the pressure. What's the plan if he doesn't become the two-way threat we think he can?
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The Washington Wizards selected Tre Johnson 6th overall in the NBA Draft. The Wizards need him to become the star this team needs. His former coach at the Link Academy in Missouri, Chad Myers, tells us exactly why he's the piece Washington needed. From a physical and mental standpoint, Tre has all the necessary tools to excel at the next level, according to Myers. Listen to the coach give an incredible interview detailing all he kn...
Wizards fans have heard it all offseason...the team needs to lose enough games to keep their draft pick. Well, this is true. BUT they can't be a LAUGHING STOCK anymore! The team needs to show real strides, and today's Locked On Wizards breaks that all down. Who needs to make the biggest impact? What would development look like in a losing season? Ben and Abdullah help make sense of that...plus they tease a special interview coming ...
A recent Washington Wizards Twitter question, sparked by our pal Greg Fingberg, got Abdullah and Ben in disagreement. Should the Wizards retire John Wall's or Bradley Beal's jersey? Hear the two go back and forth on this topic that Wizards fans were focused on all Sunday. While discussing former superstars, it also becomes apparent that the Wizards need a new one. Who can that player be for Washington?
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A recent ESPN Article ranked the Wizards 5th amongst teams in current rebuilding phases. The Wizards have gained some national respect, and publications are noticing what the deal is with the Wizards' rebuild. A certain organization is in dead-last, and it benefits the Wizards....Take a guess who it is...
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It's time to give all of the young Wizards from the Summer League a grade. Who stood out the most? There is a lot to go through, but Ben and Abdullah dissect the performances of all and discuss who received the highest grade.
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The Wizards added Cam Whitmore, a DMV-grown kid, a few weeks back. It feels like people are sleeping on how much he’ll bring to the table. In Today’s Locked On Wizards, Ben and Abdullah call upon 106.7 The Fan’s Lynnell Willingham to weigh in on his impact. Also, a recent beef has surfaced between Wizards and Hornets fans on social media. What’s the deal with that?
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A special guest joins us for Locked On Wizards today. Chris Miller, the team's TV PXP Voice, joins the program to recap the Wizards offseason, including his observations from covering the team in the Vegas Summer League. Miller is ALL-IN on the youth movement here in D.C., and told us what he expects going into the regular season.
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The Washington Wizards selected Jamir Watkins with their second-round pick, and after the Summer League, he PROVED he belongs. He is on a two-way contract, so Abdullah and Ben break down what his role will look like. Additionally, Marcus Smart and Blake Wesley were bought out, reducing the team's roster to 15 standard contracts. What did we see out of Dillon Jones in the Summer League?
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Washington Wizards fans, how do you rank the BOOMING amount of youth here in our nation's capital? Today on Locked On Wizards, Ben and Abdullah tackle the challenge of ranking the core 1-9. Did we get it right? Let us know?
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In today's livestream, Abdullah and Ben react to the Wizards falling to 1-3 in the NBA Summer League. The duo breaks down the 76-86 loss against the Utah Jazz. What is AJ Johnson's ceiling as a Wizard?
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