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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Standig and Fred Katz debate over/unders, some more creative than others, for the Wizards' upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Bill Oram discuss the Wizards depth pieces acquired in the Russell Westbrook trade from the Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards summer league team, the state of the Wizards roster, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig break down the Spencer Dinwiddie signing and the direction of the Wizards team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Westbrook trade, the Kistpert selection and the state of the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Michael Lee discuss the Wes Unseld Jr. hire and press conference, the state of the Wizards and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig to dive into the hiring of Wes Unseld Jr. as the new Wizards head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra to break down draft prospects like Moses Moody, Corey Kispert, Alperen Sengun and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the coaching search for the Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic's James Edwards joins Fred Katz to discuss the latest on Scott Brooks' future, big-market mentalities, Bradley Beal stuff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standing to discuss the Wizards game 4 win against the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards Game 2 loss to the 76ers, the popcorn incident, and what's next for the Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards loss to the 76ers in game 1 of the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards big win against the Pacers and then preview the Wizards 76ers first round matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Ava Wallace to discuss the Wizards and Celtics battling for the 7th seed in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards recent success, the chances of making the playoffs, and how spectacular Russell Westbrook has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards win over the Magic, Beal's return, and the state of the Wizards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss if Rui Hachimura has made a leap, Scott Brooks’ rotations, the Wizards’ shooting struggles and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and David Aldridge break down the Wizards trade, the direction of the franchise and other happenings around the NBA trade deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Dave Dufour break down the Wizards and what they can do in the second half of the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to discuss health Russ and to wonder if the Wizards' recent hot streak means they're actually good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards not playing basketball and then answer listener questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss replacing Thomas Bryant, the Westbrook problem, Beal's insane play, and beating the Phoenix Suns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss Beal dropping 60, the state of the Wizards, Westbrook's fit, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss the Wizards 0-3 start, what they can do to improve, and the Westbrook/Beal pairing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig answer your questions about the Wizards upcoming season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Jay King to discuss the Wizards, Westbrook and Beal and the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lee joins Fred Katz to discuss John Wall's career as a Wizard and his impact on DC and the fanbase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss Wall for Westbrook trade and how it impacts the Wizards on and off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Michele Berra discuss John Wall's trade request and what the Wizards did in Free Agency on day 1.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Sam Vecenie to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft, what the Wizards should do, and a Wizards Draft Board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss if the Wizards should trade the 9th pick and which players would make sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to discuss the NBA agent survey and the possibility of a Bradley Beal trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Jared Weiss discuss the NBA Finals and what the Wizards can learn + some fake trades that improve the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Michele Berra and Andrew Schlecht to discuss the NBA Draft and compare 2 wings; Okoro and Vassell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Partnow joins Fred Katz for an analytical look at the Washington Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Aldridge joins Fred Katz to discuss Bradley Beal's case for All NBA, who's place he should take, and all things Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the NBA Draft Lottery, the Wizards picking at 9, who the Wizards could take, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Dave Dufour discuss the Wizards bubble experience and give each player a rating for how they did/progressed in the bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Kieth Pompey to discuss the Wizards 98-107 loss to the 76ers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and Dave Dufour discuss the Wizards first game in the bubble against the Suns.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by Dave Dufour discuss Rui's scoring without Beal, Thomas Bryant's offense, Offensive schematics without Beal, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crossover episode with Anything is Poddable discussing what the NBA can do to make the bubble fun for fans while they watch at home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz chats with Sam Vecenie about the NBA Draft and what he best fit for the Wizards will be in this years lottery.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz and John Hollinger project and review the Wizards young players including Rui, Troy Brown, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Twitter @BKGlueGuys Read more Brooklyn Nets coverage on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you have 28 seconds, please fill out this listener survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.   Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is joined by The Athletic's Jason Jones to talk Wizards Kings plus Fred explains his All-Decade team for the Wizards. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov joins Fred Katz to talk Wizards/Knicks. • Scott Brooks’ decision-making • “The Goaltend” • Ted Leonsis’ pregame comments And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices