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AD Not Fully Bought In (Yet?) and a WNBA Draft Preview
58:45|On today's show Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened with a very brief recap of the Washington Wizards' week (3:36), which led to all of them sharing their opinions on Anthony Davis' recent comments about the Wizards franchise (6:49).From there, the crew addressed Jake Fishers recent report that 8-12 head coaching positions could change this offseason, and gauged whether Washington's current coach Brian Keefe could be one (14:44).Later in the show, after a pivot over to the WNBA, the Caucus circled back on the Washington Mystics' recent decision to fire Jamila Wideman (23:44) before then previewing the upcoming WNBA Draft (34:34).Also on this today's show:(44:34) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the the players who have averaged the most rebounds per game over their first 10 games in their NBA/ABA career(54:15) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus
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Wizards Lose Again, Mystics Fire Jamila Wideman, and a Listener Mailbag with Lee Newman (@SleeperWizards)
51:56|For this week's mid-week episode of the show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Lee Newman (@SleeperWizards) as they break down the Wizards latest losses to the Miami Heat (3:34), Brooklyn Nets (6:15), and Chicago Bulls (17:35). Their recap then led them discussing a recent video circulating of Brian Keefe's energy, or lack thereof, in late game huddles (9:51).From there, the show pivoted over to the Mystics as Isaac and Wardell discussed the team's recent sudden decision to fire now former General Manager Jamila Wideman (27:10).Also on this today's show:(36:53) ✉️ Listener Mailbag answering your Wizards and Mystics questions_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.
An Overreaction to A Prank and WNBA Expansion Draft Reactions with Kyle Goon
01:15:42|Troy and Wardell kicked off today's show with Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) of The Baltimore Banner as they gave their thoughts on the internet's reaction to the Wizards' April Fool's joke (2:22).From there, they gave an update on Kyshawn George's UCL injury (17:49), gave a preview of the Wizards' upcoming game against the Miami Heat (18:53), and discussed the impact that the city of Baltimore has had on the current Wizards roster (23:49).Also on this today's show:(34:52) 📰 Full Court Press on the WNBA Expansion Draft(1:02:37) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the highest career scorers in NCAAM Tournament History(1:08:14) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Read more of Kyle's Work at The Baltimore Banner: https://www.thebanner.com/author/kyle-goon/_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus
Wizards Continue Tanking Ways and an Offseason Primer
01:00:10|On today's afternoon edition of the Wizards Wednesday show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell gave a brief recap of the Wizards recent losses to the Trail Blazers and Lakers (2:26), before quickly pivoting over toward the latest Anthony Davis injury update (10:05).From there, the show pivoted over to the WNBA as they broke down the significance of Elena Delle Donne's hall of fame induction (18:02).The Caucus then returned to the Wizards as they provided their preview of the Wizards offseason (26:42).Also on today's show:(40:52) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've Been(48:31) 🧐 Scouting Report on Will Riley, Jamir Watkins, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus
Wizards End Losing Streak, Cherry Blossom Jerseys, and the NBA's Anti-Tanking Plan with Bijan Todd
01:10:52|Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by special guest Bijan Todd (@bijan_todd) for this week's show, which started with a recap of the Wizards recent win over the Utah Jazz (6:41). This win ended the team's 16-game losing streak, which led to a conversation focused on wether the team's losing ways are sparking bad development habits (13:14).From there, the Caucus gave their thoughts on the team's cherry blossom jerseys (20:56).The show then switched over to the G-League for a bit to discuss the Go-Go clinching a spot in the playoffs (20:50). And after that, they switched to the WNBA to build out their selection of the players the Mystics should protect from the upcoming Expansion Draft (28:28).Also on this today's show:(33:07) 📰 Full Court Press on the NBA's decision to explore league expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas(37:06) 📰 Full Court Press on the NBA's proposed plans to resolve their current tanking problem(56:03) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the most recent Washington Wizards to record a 25+ point and 15+ rebound game(1:08:13) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus
Recapping the Donnybrook and Previewing Wizards v Jazz
45:49|Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened up the mid-week show by recapping the recent donnybrook which involved several members of the Wizards roster in the team's latest loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder (1:58), which then led to the show blind ranking the levels of escalation in an altercation (5:07).The Caucus then gave a brief recap on Washington's loss to New York (9:25), while also giving an update on Trae Young's injury (13:54), and then previewing the Wizards upcoming game against the Jazz (18:35).Also on today's show:(27:19) 🗺️ 🎤 Where They've Been(34:43) 🎡 Spin the Roundball Wheel on the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Howard Bison, and Georgetown Hoyas_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus
Wizards Twitter's Overreaction, NBA Draft Board Update and the New WNBA CBA
01:01:30|Send us a textOn this today's show Troy, Wardell and Isaac were once again joined by Tyler (@WonzoTV) to first recap the Wizards second straight loss to the Detroit Pistons (3:43).Their conversation then pivoted to Wizards Twitter's recent reaction to David Aldridge's post (10:54), before providing a comprehensive breakdown of the top NBA Draft prospects in the NCAAM Tournament (15:06).They then gave an injury update for Anthony Davis (27:57), and later broke down the details of the new WNBA CBA (30:53)Also on this today's show:(48:15) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players who have scored the most points in their career against the Wizards franchise(57:01) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.