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🏀NEW episode of Off the Bench is out🏀

- @bijan_todd and I give our initial thoughts on the 2026 NBA Draft class
- @jasonsmith014 tells GREAT stories from his career about John Wall, Kobe, Blake Griffin and more
- 1st edition of 'Wiz Quiz'
- underrated Wizards role players of yesteryear

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December 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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NEW episode of Off the Bench is out just in time for Thanksgiving travel:

🏀Takeaways from the 1st month of the Wizards' season
🏀 Story time with former NBA player and Hoyas star Chris Wright
🏀 Future top NBA Draft pick commits to play for Terps

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November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Once the No. 2 pick, Marvin Bagley's career stumbled to some troubling lows. Now, he's found his niche as a reliable backup center with the Wizards.

How he rebuilt himself mentally, emotionally & spiritually, for @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/marv...
Marvin Bagley III, twice down but on the way up
Marvin Bagley III's career trajectory is one his teammates respect and draw lessons from.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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NEW episode of 'Off the Bench' just dropped with a packed show:

🏀 Cavs star @spidadmitchell with high praise and advice for Tre Johnson
🏀 @CoachPatsos gives local NCAAMB players to watch, tells Terps heyday stories
🏀 @CMillsPxP plays 'NBA Knockout'

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November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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"It's crazy that I'm even on the same team as him."

Bub Carrington has looked up to C.J. McCollum since he was a young kid, a connection that became stronger due to some ironic parallels in their path to the NBA. @monsportsnet monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/c-j-...
C.J. McCollum, Bub Carrington go way back... sort of
Bub Carrington has long looked up to C.J. McCollum. Now they're teammates and he's amazed by it.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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🏀 New episode of 'Off the Bench' is out and it's LOADED🏀

- extensive interview with Wizards superfan Frances Tiafoe
- Tyrese Maxey and Anthony Black tell stories from Tre Johnson's youth in Dallas
- Joel Embiid on Alex Sarr
- mailbag

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November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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The latest ep. of 'Off the Bench' features an extended interview with Corey Kispert, Drew Gooden playing our new game 'NBA Knockout,' a Will Riley Easter Egg from C.J. McCollum and plenty of talk about Kyshawn George.

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Kyshawn George emerging for the Wizards, plus a Corey Kispert interview | Off The Bench
Chase Hughes and Bijan Todd are back to talk more Washington Wizards basketball, Kyshawn George's hot start to the season as a two-way player and then later catch up with Corey Kispert for a fun…
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November 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Kyshawn George's breakout game against the Mavs, by the numbers. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/kysh...
Kyshawn George puts up historic numbers vs. Mavs
Kyshawn George did things rarely seen both in NBA and franchise history in his coming out party vs. the Mavs.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Tre Johnson had the highest-scoring NBA debut for a Wizards player since 1992.

Why the area of the court he got most of his points from is very relevant to how the Wizards can improve their offense overall. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/tre-...
Tre Johnson III takes it back to 1992 in NBA debut
Tre Johnson III's NBA debut showed his ability to score, particularly from three, which made him a top draft prospect.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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🚨Introducing 'Off the Bench,' a new show at Monumental!🚨

🏀We'll cover the Wizards & DMV basketball
🏀Hosted by Bijan Todd & myself
🏀Weekly episodes blending analysis and guests
🏀Available on YouTube, the Monumental+ app and as a podcast (links below)

First episode is LIVE. Here's a clip:
October 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Will Riley has an advanced pivot foot. Jamir Watkins is asking *exactly* the right questions.

I sat down with C.J. McCollum, and asked other Wizards vets, for a scouting report on the new rookie class. They gave great details. @MonSportsNet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...
Wizards veterans scout Tre Johnson and the rookies
Learn more about the Wizards' rookie class with these detailed breakdowns by their veteran teammates.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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"He’s the first one in the gym... then he gets on the court and he starts killing, he starts hooping.”

Tristan Vukcevic spent a lot of time with Nikola Jokic this summer, both on and off the court. What he saw was eye-opening. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/insi...
Inside Tristan Vukcevic's summer learning from Nikola Jokic
Wizards big man Tristan Vukcevic spent considerable time with three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic this summer at EuroBasket. Here's what he learned.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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"Any opportunities to get a slight edge in this game have to be ours."

The Wizards have opened training camp with a focus on their defense and believe they can make strides in several key areas this season. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...
Wizards aim to improve defense in specific areas
The Wizards want to build an elite defense and believe they can take these steps towards getting there.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Adam Peters, Dan Quinn and the Commanders hosted Wizards GM Will Dawkins, head coach Brian Keefe and other officials at several practices and then their win over the Raiders.

More on what the experience was like: @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...
Wizards GM, coach on visiting Commanders practice
The Commanders hosted Wizards GM Will Dawkins and head coach Brian Keefe on a series of days this NBA offseason.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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"I've had a chip on my shoulder since I've been drafted."

Cam Whitmore is (finally) ready to suit up for his hometown Wizards and make the most of an opportunity he's long been waiting for. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/cam-...
Cam Whitmore ready to shine for hometown Wizards
Cam Whitmore has wanted to play for the Wizards since he was a kid. Now he gets his chance.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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"Last year a lot of stuff was given more than earned. This year that can’t be the case."

GM Will Dawkins says this year will be defined by their young players competing for rotation spots as the Wizards' rebuild enters a new phase. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...
Wizards GM: Competition for roles to define season
GM Will Dawkins made it clear during his preseason press conference that young players will have to compete for roles to a greater degree than last year.
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September 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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"It’s just up to me to... transfer it now to the Wizards organization."

Kyshawn George left his experience playing for Team Canada with a few lessons to apply to his NBA career. @monsportsnet buff.ly/enCyqog
Kyshawn George left AmeriCup a more confident player
The young Wizards wing impressed for Team Canada and believes what he showed can translate to the Wizards.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Monumental Basketball recently unveiled two refurbished basketball courts at the historic Barry Farm rec center in SE D.C.

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Wizards and Mystics players spoke about the significance of basketball in the DMV and learning to best use their platforms as pro athletes.
Mystics, Wizards unveil courts at DC basketball landmark
The Mystics and Wizards were on hand for an event this weekend that harkened back to D.C.'s basketball history.
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September 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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C.J. McCollum was top-10 in the NBA last season in off-screen plays and efficiency on those plays.

5 things analytics say about his game and his tendencies, and why he could help the Wizards' goal of scoring early in the shot clock, for @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/5-th...
5 things analytics say about C.J. McCollum's game
Learn more about new Wizards guard C.J. McCollum with this deep numbers dive.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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“He’s a gym rat, he loves being in the gym."

Wizards rookie Tre Johnson III has a reputation for practicing hard and it helps explain the difference in his on- and off-court personalities. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...
Wizards rookie Tre Johnson III is an advanced study
We know Tre Johnson III can shoot and is serious about basketball, but there is much more than meets the eye about the Wizards rookie.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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With the new season approaching, I created an NBA stats and analytics page on Instagram called chasingstats_NBA to build off what I do with the Wizards.

I’ve already started posting graphics like these and will expand with video content in Sept.

⬇️Please follow via the link below ⬇️
August 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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More Wizards NBA Draft talk with @krystenpeek:

🏀Tre Johnson’s road to the NBA
🏀Wizards’ young talent
🏀Sizing up the 2026 class
🏀DMV prospects who could be top-5 picks in coming years www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5rp...
NBA Draft expert talks Wizards' young core, 2026 draft class | Monumental Sports Network
Chase Hughes and Bijan Todd are joined by NBA TV's Krysten Peek to talk about Tre Johnson and the Washington Wizards' promising young core, as well as the 2026 NBA draft class headlined by AJ…
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August 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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“Being from a rougher part of the city, with all that, it was what you had to do to just survive on the court."

I sat down with Dillon Jones, recent NBA champion, who brings unique perspective to the Wizards' youth movement. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/dill...
Dillon Jones brings physicality, perspective from OKC Thunder to Wizards
Dillon Jones comes over to the Wizards with a reputation for physical play, some wisdom and a championship ring.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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“Being from a rougher part of the city, with all that, it was what you had to do to just survive on the court."

I sat down with Dillon Jones, recent NBA champion, who brings unique perspective to the Wizards' youth movement. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/dill...
Dillon Jones brings physicality, perspective from OKC Thunder to Wizards
Dillon Jones comes over to the Wizards with a reputation for physical play, some wisdom and a championship ring.
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July 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Tre Johnson III averaged the 2nd-most points (19.5) in Wizards Summer League history, only behind John Wall.

Alex Sarr and Jamir Watkins set records on defense.

Takeaways from what the Wizards showed in Las Vegas. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/tre-...
Tre Johnson III, Kyshawn George starred in Wizards' Summer League
Here are five things we learned in the Wizards' 2025 Las Vegas Summer League.
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July 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM