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The Wizards Groupchat

Chase Carroll

Chase Carroll and Ryan Oliver discuss everything Washington Wizards. From post-game recaps, to breaking news, Chase and Ryan have you covered.

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Thursday · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 92: Preseason Observations + Bilal Contract Discussion (W/ Greg Finberg)
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined yet again by Wizards Reporter Greg Finberg of WizardsCentral.com and Host of The Wizards Podcast. Ryan and Chase get some of Greg's observations in his first year full time on the beat. The guys give their thoughts on a potential Bilal Coulibaly extension. They also talk Kyshawn George's impact on the starting lineup, as well as the two-big system moving forward.
October 11 · 57 min
Episode 91: Wizards' Starting Unit Thrives in Preseason Game #2
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back as the Wizards move to 2-0 in the preseason with yet another win over a solid Eastern Conference team in the Detroit Pistons, 114-108. The guys give their thoughts on the starting unit that helped lead the Wizards to a 40-20 first quarter lead. How did the trio of Young, Davis and Dybantsa look together tonight? Ryan and Chase also discuss Bilal Coulibaly, Justin Champagnie and Bub Carington's potential roles based on early preseason looks.
October 9 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 90: Takeaways From the Wizards Preseason Opening Win Against the New York Knicks (W/ Lee Newman/ @SleeperWizards)
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined by Lee Newman, AKA @SleeperWizards, to discuss the Wizards Preseason Opening win over the defending NBA Champ New York Knicks 111-109. The guys give their biggest takeaways from the first live action in the preseason. How did AJ Dybantsa and Anthony Davis look for the first time in a Wiz uniform? How did Trae Young look after a limited sample size last year? The guys discuss the bench unit, depth and much more.
October 2 · 53 min
Episode 89: Ryan's Wizards Open Practice Observations + Preseason Expectations
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back with a podcast, as Ryan is fresh off attending Thursday night's Wizards open practice. Ryan gives his observations, and what stood out to him most at practice. Tristan Vukcevic has been listed out at least 4 weeks due to a hip impingement. The guys discuss what this means at the start of training camp. What are the guys looking most at as the preseason approaches?
September 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 88: Washington Wizards Media Day Takeaways and Reactions
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll give their thoughts on some of what they heard from Washington Wizards Media Day. Will Dawkins, Trae Young, and Anthony Davis all gave interesting sound bites. Ryan and Chase discuss the feel of this season's media day being different from year's past. Mark Spears of ESPN listed the Wizards as a potential trade destination of Jalen Duren. The guys discuss whether they believe the rumors, and whether they would make a deal.
September 22 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 87: Wizards Training Camp Battles + National Media Perception
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back as the Wizards have finalized their roster, adding longest tenured Wizard Anthony Gill back to the team. Ryan and Chase give their thoughts on Gill's return. What training camp battles are they looking at over this training camp, if any? Ryan brings up the latest in the national media's perspective on the Wizards upcoming season, and where many believe the Wizards rank.
September 15 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 86: The Wizards Will Exceed Expectations If _____
What will the Wizards need to do to exceed expectations this season? What would be the determining factor in the Wizards not reaching expectations? Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll discuss their thoughts on the biggest topics on what will determine the Wizards being better than expected on a national scale this year.
September 5 · 54 min
Episode 85: Biggest Wizards Storylines For the '26-'27 Season
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back with another offseason pod, discussing their biggest storylines surrounding the Wizards heading into the 26-27 season. Plus, the guys react to episode 5 of 'the Wizards Way' and give their thoughts on the chemistry the team has been building this offseason.
August 28 · 54 min
Episode 84: True or False? Wizards Edition
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back with an off-season podcast talking Washington Wizards. Ryan puts Chase on the spot with some tough True or False questions based on the upcoming season for the Wizards.
August 21 · 1 hr 46 min
Episode 83: Wizards Trade For Tre Mann; Eastern Conference Over/Unders (W/Greg Finberg)
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined for a second time by Greg Finberg, host of The Wizards Podcast and contributor for Bullets Forever. The Wizards traded Cam Whitmore and JuJu Reese as part of a 5 team deal, acquiring Tre Mann and a 27' second round pick. Ryan, Chase and Greg give their thoughts on that deal. The guys all give their Wizards offseason grades, as well as give an over/under prediction for each team in the Eastern Conference.
August 13 · 57 min
Episode 82: The 26-27 Wizards Schedule Release Pod
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back, as the NBA has announced the release of the 26-27 NBA schedule. The Wizards open the season at home against the Milwaukee Bucks. What do the guys think of their opener being against the bucks? How do they matchup? Looking forward, what can the Wizards record be through the first 10 games? The guys give their expectations. Anthony Davis is set to not sign an extension this offseason, and Russell Westbrook retired despite Wizards reported interest. That, and more, on this episode of The Wizards Groupchat.
July 31 · 1 hr 20 min
Episode 81: Watkins Tears ACL, Rumors of Derozan Interest? "2026-27 Expectations Pod"
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back with another pod, as the Wizards had a couple more news breaks over the week. Jamir Watkins tore his ACL during summer league. What does this injury mean for the team? The Wizards have also been rumored to have been in discussions with Demar Derozan about potentially joining the team. Ryan and Chase give their opinions on that potential signing. Plus, the 26-27 "expectations pod". Who will take the biggest leap? Who has the most pressure this season? Who will be the Wizards "Best" player this year? Which Wizards player will make the biggest impact? Is AJ the favorite for rookie of the year?
July 24 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 80: Lebron Decision Awaiting an AD Move? Debating Wizards Over/Under Totals for 26-27
What is taking Lebron so long to make his Decision? Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss the possibility of LeBron holding out longer in hopes of an Anthony Davis trade to Golden State or Cleveland. The Wizards are currently ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference Over/Under win total, at 35.5. What are the odds they can top that? What teams do they have a realistic chance of jumping in the Eastern Conference playoff standings this season?
July 18 · 1 hr 25 min
Episode 79: Recapping Wizards Summer League; Signs Pointing to AD Extension?
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back with a podcast re-capping the summer league performances of each of the Wizards important pieces on the roster. Can the Wizards better utilize their last two-way spot? The guys debate the use of two centers for two slots. Ryan and Chase do a fun exercise on the young players on the roster. What are their potential ceilings?
July 11 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 78: Dybantsa Impresses in Summer League Debut
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss AJ Dybantsa's first look in a Wizards Uniform, as the Wizards take down Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz in his Wizard's Summer League debut. The guys discuss their thoughts on AJ, Tre Johnson, Will Riley, Jamir Watkins, Felix Okpara and Juju Reese in their opening performance. Khris Middleton is back in Washington, what do Ryan and Chase think of the signing? Is a new culture being built in Washington?
July 4 · 56 min
Episode 77: Deandre Ayton is the Wizards' Answer at Backup Center
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back with yet another pod, as the Wizards have acquired Deandre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers for Jaden Hardy and two second round picks. What do they think of the move? How does he fit in with the current rotation?
July 3 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 76: Anthony Davis to Stay in Washington? Watkins Back on Two-Way Contract
It has been a quiet start to free agency for the Washington Wizards. Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll return to discuss the slow beginning. What will the Wizards do at the backup center and point guard spots? After heavy rumors of Anthony Davis potentially having interest from Golden State, reports say AD is likely to remain in Washington. Would the guys extend his contract? Jamir Watkins has been re-signed on a two-way contract. What are the guys looking forward to in NBA Summer League?
June 25 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 75: Dybantsa is the Wizards' Pick; Trae Young to Sign 4-Year, 212 Mil Extension
The pick is finally in! The Wizards have selected AJ Dybantsa to become the face of the franchise. Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll give their thoughts to AJ being the Wizards guy. Trae Young set to sign a 4 year, 212 million dollar contract extension to stay in Washington. What do the guys think of this contract? Rumors of Anthony Davis wanting a max extension are currently looming. Do Ryan and Chase expect him to put on a Wizards uniform this season?
June 19 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 74: Wizards Draft Preview; Trae Young to Receive Extension? (W/ Kevin Folli)
Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are joined for the third year in a row by Kevin Folli, (@KevinFolliNBA) to give a draft Preview. More smoke coming from reports of Darryn Peterson receiving real consideration for the first pick. The guys give their thoughts on Darryn potentially being the pick. Is it real? Or will they take AJ? Trae Young has declined his option. Would the guys like him back? And at what salary number would they be comfortable?
June 16 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 73: Peterson To Only Workout For Washington; Sarr Undergoes Surgery
Today was a big day of news for the Washington Wizards, and Ryan Oliver and Chase Carroll are back to discuss. Darryn Peterson has cancelled workouts, and only worked out for Washington. What does this mean for his chances of being the pick in D.C? Both AJ Dybantsa's Camp and Darryn Peterson's camp reportedly believe they are the #1 pick. Alex Sarr underwent surgery on a broken right foot. The guys give their thoughts on this injury and what it means.

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