Locked On Wizards - Daily Podcast On The Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards' double-big lineups are STRUGGLING, but is it WAY TOO EARLY to give up on the experiment? Through four games, the numbers surrounding Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr, and Deandre Ayton reveal some ALARMING trends, particularly when it comes to rebounding. But there's still plenty of reason to believe these combinations can work! On today's Locked On Wizards, Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi dive into the advanced numbers from Databallr to explain why Washington's double-big combinations haven't delivered the results many expected.🏀 DOUBLE-BIG STRUGGLES: Opponents are grabbing 37.5% of available offensive rebounds when Davis and Sarr share the floor, and that number jumps to 38.5% with Davis and Ayton. Why is a team with so much size struggling to control the glass?📉 REBOUNDING INCONSISTENCY: The Wizards have struggled to establish consistency on the boards through their 2-2 start. How much have rebounding problems contributed to Washington's losses, and what adjustments can Brian Keefe make?🔥 UNLOCKING ALEX SARR: Could utilizing Sarr as an offensive hub in the high post unlock another dimension of Washington's offense? We explore how his passing ability could make the double-big lineups more effective.🚨 AJ DYBANTSA INJURY UPDATE: Washington's No. 1 overall pick is QUESTIONABLE to make his regular-season debut against the Cleveland Cavaliers! What would his potential return mean for the rotation?👀 THE BIG PICTURE: Is Washington's frontcourt experiment fundamentally flawed, or does this group simply need more time to develop chemistry?Four games is an incredibly small sample, and the Wizards still have plenty of opportunities to make these lineups work. The numbers are concerning, but abandoning the experiment now could be a HUGE mistake!Subscribe to Locked On Wizards for DAILY Washington Wizards coverage, advanced statistical analysis, game reactions, and everything surrounding the 2026–27 NBA season!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.WayfairTransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#WashingtonWizards #AlexSarr #AnthonyDavis #DeandreAyton #AJDybantsa #NBA #LockedOnWizards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To make matters worse, Justin Champagnie exited the game with a foot injury, dealing another blow to a Wizards team still trying to establish consistency early in the season.On today's Locked On Wizards, Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi break down everything that went wrong in Charlotte and what Washington needs to fix moving forward.🏀 REBOUNDING DISASTER: Why did the Hornets dominate the glass, and how concerning is Washington's inability to finish defensive possessions?🎯 NOT ENOUGH THREES: The Wizards struggled to generate sufficient three-point volume. Is this a personnel problem, an offensive execution issue, or both?🔥 BRANDON MILLER TAKES OVER: Charlotte's young star was virtually unstoppable. What went wrong with Washington's defensive approach?🚨 JUSTIN CHAMPAGNIE INJURY: Champagnie left the game with a foot injury. How concerning is his potential absence, especially given his recent contributions?📉 BIG PICTURE CONCERNS: What does this loss reveal about the Wizards four games into the regular season, and which problems need immediate attention?Is Washington's early-season optimism still justified, or are some familiar weaknesses beginning to resurface?Subscribe to Locked On Wizards for DAILY Washington Wizards coverage, game reactions, player analysis, and everything surrounding the team's 2026–27 season!#WashingtonWizards #Wizards #Hornets #BrandonMiller #JustinChampagnie #NBA #LockedOnWizardsSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.WayfairTransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trae Young is already making a MASSIVE impact on the Washington Wizards! Just three games into the season, Young leads the NBA in total assists and has recorded an incredible 4.86 assist-to-turnover ratio. Is he already proving to be one of the most valuable playmakers in basketball? On today's Locked On Wizards, Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi, joined by Greg Finberg, break down Trae Young's first three regular-season games, compare his production to other NBA stars, and explain how he's transforming Washington's offense. Plus, are the Wizards asking Kyshawn George to do TOO MUCH? After struggling with turnovers against Toronto and bouncing back with a dominant performance against Chicago, George's ideal offensive role is becoming a major conversation. We dive into his numbers with and without Trae Young and discuss whether reducing his primary ball-handling responsibilities could unlock another level of his game.🏀 Trae Young's LEAGUE-LEADING assists and elite playmaking🔥 Is Kyshawn George being asked to do TOO MUCH?💪 Justin Champagnie is making his case for more minutes👀 Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr and AJ Dybantsa's impact on the Wizards' future📈 What have we REALLY learned through three games?Subscribe to Locked On Wizards for daily Washington Wizards coverage, analysis, and reactions!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoMoney is on the line. Always say hello with QUO. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/LOCKEDONNBA.WayfairTransform your space with pieces that hold up to real life. Join Wayfair Rewards today and get five percent back on every purchase.Head to https://Wayfair.com or shop the Wayfair app for all things home. Every style. Every home.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#WashingtonWizards #TraeYoung #KyshawnGeorge #NBA #LockedOnWizards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Washington Wizards LOCKED IN during the second half to take down the Chicago Bulls! After a challenging first half, Washington flipped the switch, delivering a much-needed defensive response and getting HUGE contributions from Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie to secure the victory! On today's Locked On Wizards, Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi break down how Washington turned things around after halftime, the adjustments that changed the game, and why this win provides another encouraging sign for the new-look Wizards. Kyshawn George continues to IMPRESS! The young wing is making his presence felt on both ends of the floor, showcasing his offensive versatility and growing confidence. Justin Champagnie STEPPED UP! The energetic forward delivered a crucial performance, proving why he deserves a meaningful role in Brian Keefe's rotation. Plus, what changed defensively in the second half? How did Washington find another gear, and what does this victory tell us about the team's ability to overcome adversity?On today's episode:🏀 SECOND-HALF TURNAROUND: How the Wizards locked in and took control against Chicago🔥 KYSHAWN GEORGE SHINES: Another impressive performance from Washington's emerging young wing💪 JUSTIN CHAMPAGNIE STEPS UP: Why his impact was crucial to the victory🔒 DEFENSIVE ADJUSTMENTS: What changed after halftime and how Washington responded📈 BUILDING MOMENTUM: What this win tells us about the Wizards' early-season potentialAre the Wizards already showing the resilience and winning mentality that Brian Keefe has emphasized throughout the offseason?Subscribe to Locked On Wizards for daily Washington Wizards news, analysis, exclusive interviews, and coverage throughout the 2026-27 NBA season!#WashingtonWizards #Wizards #KyshawnGeorge #JustinChampagnie #ChicagoBulls #TraeYoung #NBA #LockedOnWizards oh come on don't foul foulSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.PrizePicksVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Wizards fell to the Raptors in game 2 of the season, as the Raptors exposed their biggest flaw. It's the lack of a backup point guard. Ben Strober and Abdullah Ayubi break down the loss and break down what the Wizards need to do against the Chicago Bulls tomorrow.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.PrizePicksVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.