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Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported today that the Wizards have begun to explore trades for Bradley Beal and that Michael Winger and Beal's agent will be in close contact about potential trades. Other reports have come out that the Wizards are interested in getting up into the top 3 of this year's NBA Draft. Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops, the Pistons Pulse podcast, and Draft Digest joins the show to discuss who the Wizards should take at 8, what a Beal trade could look like, and how trading Beal could influence their draft philosophy. We basically discuss every prospect likely to go in this draft so tune into this mega draft preview / Beal trade discussion! Also, don't forget to tune into our livestream during the NBA Draft on 6/22. We will be raising money for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Kids. Link to donate: https://give.missingkids.org/fundraiser/4766781

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno answer all of the open questions regarding the Wizards! What really happened between Bradley Beal and Cooper Flagg? Who should start between Corey Kispert and Deni Avdija? What was David Vanterpool like as a teammate and what can he bring as a coach? Can Danilo Gallinari mentor Tristan Vukcevic? Which current Wizard would Jahadi White have most liked to play with? Who are the top Bullets/Wizards of all-time? Can Tyus Jones help Daniel Gafford raise his game? Jahadi and Matt answer them all and more! Presented by betonline.ag! Check us out on YouTube as well! https://www.youtube.com/@bleavinwizards

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down the Wizards' GM search and how the timing of it might complicate things. Jahadi provides his perspective on whether the Wizards need to rush to make a move and if waiting will hamper their pre-draft process at all. For instance, is a GM from a winning team as well-versed on lottery-caliber prospects? Jahadi also fills listeners in on what the dynamics are like between players and GMs. He talks about what his interactions were like with Wes Unseld Sr., Ernie Grunfeld, and Tommy Sheppard. Both hosts weigh in on the reports that Tommy Sheppard's attachment to Bradley Beal may have cost him his job and whether Ted Leonsis has really soured on Beal. What does a new GM mean for the futures of Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Kuzma, and Wes Unseld Jr.? Plus, the guys open the show by talking about what the Wizards should try to incorporate from other playoff teams as they build for the future. Presented by betonline.ag!

Troy Haliburton (@TroyHalibur) joins the podcast to talk about the latest developments and reporting associated with the hiring of Michael Winger as president of Monumental Basketball. Supposedly, Ted Leonsis is giving Winger full authority to do whatever he wants to the roster, including rebuilding, but should we actually believe that? We also discuss who Winger is likely to hire to be the actual general manager of the Wizards. Plus, we review Winger's comments about Bradley Beal being "unequivocally a superstar." Presented by betonline.ag!

Wizards blogger Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) joins Matt Modderno this week. We break down the Wizards' preseason game vs the Hornets, bright spots and concerns, who should be in the starting lineup, and who should fill out the roster. We also discuss Kyle Kuzma trade rumors, finding a new nickname for Daniel Gafford, and whether Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson were impressive enough to pivot into rebuilding mode for. Greg and Matt also weigh in on the role of a real journalist vs entertainment media like TMZ in the wake of the release of the video of Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole. Plus, Matt covers G League Ignite forward Leonard Miller in this week's Prospect Profile! Check out Greg's blog here: https://sites.psu.edu/gregfinbergblog/2022/09/08/the-beginning/