Explore every episode of the podcast Off The Bench with Chase Hughes & Chris Miller

In their debut episode of Off The Bench, Chase Hughes and Bijan Todd get fans ready for the 2025-26 Washington Wizards regular season, featuring an exciting core of young players supplemented with experienced veterans like CJ McCollum and Khris Middleton.

0:00 Introducing ‘Off the Bench’

8:08: Areas to watch for 2025-26 Wizards

22:11: Breakout player predictions

26:56: Favorite stories of preseason

32:05: Favorite quotes of preseason

34:54: Rapid Fire Wizards questions

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On this episode of the Off the Bench Podcast, presented by Alibaba Group, Chris Miller chats with our General Manager, Will Dawkins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of the Off the Bench Podcast (pres. Alibaba Group), we take a look back at some of the best moments from NBC Sports Washington’s Chris Miller’s interviews so far, including Rip Hamilton, Gilbert Arenas, Kristaps Porzingis and many more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hall of Famer and The Athletic D.C.'s Editor-in-Chief David Aldridge joins the show to preview a crazy two-week offseason ahead, including trades, the NBA Draft, free agency, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not reflect the views of the Washington Wizards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Athletic's NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) joins the show to discuss his key notes heading into Wednesday's draft, sleepers in the second round, what he would do if he was the Wizards, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not reflect the views of the Washington Wizards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Detailing the 2020-21 season timeline, which will begin with the draft on November 18. Then, Bleacher Report draft expert and insider Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) gives his projections for the Wizards at No. 9, sleepers in this year's draft, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. DISCLAIMER: This podcast does not reflect the views of the Washington Wizards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2019-20 NBA season has concluded, and the NBA Draft is next up on the schedule. Former Wizards center and current NBA and college basketball analyst Brendan Haywood joins the podcast to give his favorite prospects for the Wizards at No. 9, evaluate the most scrutinized draft class in history, discuss Wall and Beal playing together again, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys preview the Wizards' odds and everything you need to know about the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. Our Virtual Draft Lottery show, presented by Geico, will be on all social channels on Thursday night at 7:00 P.M. The NBA Draft Lottery starts Thursday at 8:30 P.M. on ESPN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys call NBC Sports Washington's Chris Miller to wrap up the 2019-20 season. They discuss their most improved players, surprises of the season, draft prospects, and look forward to Bradley Beal and John Wall playing together again. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wizards may have been eliminated from playoff contention in Orlando, but the growth of the team's young players in Orlando should have fans excited for the future. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wizards TV play-by-play voice Justin Kutcher joins the show to discuss the TV broadcast setup for NBC Sports Washington during the restart, the development of the team's young players, having Bradley Beal on the broadcast, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Previewing the Wizards' first two seeding games against the Suns and Nets! The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The WashingtonWizards.com team reflects on the Wizards' strong showing against the Clippers, Isaac Bonga's impressive development, and more. Then, Zach Rosen sits down with Troy Brown Jr. in Orlando (19:00) to discuss the creation of his vlog "Ballin' in the Bubble," his interests beyond basketball, his leadership role with the team, what he wants to take away from this experience, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wizards guard Delon Wright joins NBC Sports Washington’s Chris Miller on this week’s episode of the Off The Bench podcast, discussing his recovery from his hamstring injury, what his skillset will add to the team, being back in Utah and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Breaking down the Wizards' first scrimmage game in Orlando, including the live, in-game vs. TV experience. Then, The New York Times' Marc Stein joins the show to discuss the historic angle of the bubble, the Wizards' opportunity in Orlando, Bradley Beal's All-NBA case, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wizards face off against the Nuggets on Wednesday as the NBA returns for the first time since March. The guys break down positional battles, discuss how everyone - not just the players - will need to adjust back to basketball, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GM Tommy Sheppard on life in the Orlando bubble, expectations for the NBA restart, how his staff back in D.C. is working together with the group at Disney World, how every member of the travel party is stepping up, how he's been journaling every day, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wizards have arrived in Orlando, and WashingtonWizards.com's Zach Rosen is with the team and here to talk about life in Orlando. Plus, the guys discuss who will step up with Bradley Beal, John Wall, and Davis Bertans not with the team at Disney. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wizards' Orlando schedule is here, featuring eight seeding games. The WashingtonWizards.com team breaks down the schedule, storylines heading into the Orlando bubble, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Capital City Go-Go Head Coach Ryan Richman on Monumental Basketball's response to racial issues in our country, his first season as head coach, coaching advice, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What to know about the NBA Board of Governors approving a competitive format to return to play with 22 teams and a tentative start date of July 31. Also, Dave Johnson honors Wes Unseld with a tribute at the conclusion of the episode. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MSE's SVP of Strategic Initiatives Zach Leonsis joins the show to discuss the evolution of Esports, Wizards District Gaming's start to the 2K season, Monumental Sports Network and NBC Sports Washington's content and programming during the pandemic, how sports without fans could be broadcast differently, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Current Wizards scout and three-time NBA champion Dickey Simpkins joins the show to discuss The Last Dance, playing as Karl Malone on the scout team, his years with Michael Jordan and the Bulls, how scouting has changed, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Athletic’s Michael Lee joins the show to discuss The Last Dance, Michael Jordan’s competitiveness, the D.C. hoops landscape, the PG County documentary "In the Water" coming out Friday, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taj Gibson joins NBC Sports Washington’s Chris Miller on this week’s episode of the Off The Bench podcast to discuss his journey the NYC basketball scene, moving across the country for college, his NBA journey, his role with the Wizards and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Bullets guard and University of Arkansas at Little Rock men's basketball head coach Darrell Walker joins the podcast to discuss The Last Dance, his time with the the 1993 NBA champion Bulls, playing with Michael Jordan, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys catch up with Radio Party and Full Court Press hosts Dave Johnson and Glenn Consor in a special crossover episode. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Bullets forward Tom McMillen on playing pro basketball while studying at Oxford, memories of early-career Michael Jordan, transitioning from the NBA to Congress, an outlook on college sports and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derick Anderson, Monumental Basketball's head of mental health & performance, joins the show to discuss laying the ground work for the NBA's mental health program, supporting the organization during this time, how each sport is different, advice for all of us during quarantine, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Wizards forward and current TV color analyst Caron Butler joins the show to discuss reconnecting with friends and loved ones during quarantine, why John Wall has an even bigger chip on his shoulder when he returns from injury, why he thinks the Wizards' future is bright, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Daniel Medina, Monumental Basketball's Chief of Athlete Care & Performance, joins the podcast to discuss the Wizards' response to the coronavirus pandemic, how his medical staff is working with the quarantined players, launching a new content series with MedStar Health, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Athletic DC's Fred Katz joins the show to discuss the NBA's hiatus, what comes next, Beal's impressive season, and other storylines from the season. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Wizards wrap up their three-game homestand, the guys break down Shabazz Napier's strong play of late, the difficult schedule ahead, and more. Then special guests and Mystics WNBA champions Elena Delle Donne, Natasha Cloud, and Ariel Atkins (13:00) join the show for a special sitdown interview. The Off The Bench podcast sponsored by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys wrap up the Wizards' road trip and preview the weekend's home games against Atlanta and Miami. Then, former Wizards big man and NBC Sports Washington analyst Jason Smith joins the pod to talk all things Wizards (12:30 mark) The Off The Bench podcast is sponsored by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Halfway through the Wizards' West Coast trip, the guys break down the Jazz and Warriors games and preview the Kings-Blazers back-to-back. Then, Capital City Go-Go head coach Ryan Richman (8:00 mark) joins the episode to discuss the development of Admiral Schofield, Garrison Mathews, Johnathan Williams, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s episode of the Off The Bench podcast (pres. Alibaba Group), Jordan Goodwin joins NBC Sports Washington’s Chris Miller to talk about his path the NBA, playing on Bradley Beal’s AAU team, becoming a father and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ahead of the team's trip out west, the guys preview the four-game swing. Then, Bullets legend Jeff Malone (8:30) joins the episode to discuss Bradley Beal passing him on the team's all-time scoring list, Beal's development, young players around the league, the best players of his era, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is sponsored by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Detailing the magnitude of Bradley Beal's back-to-back 50-point plus games, the crazy overtime game against the Bucks, Shabazz Napier stepping up, recent play since the All-Star break, and more. Then, assistant coach Robert Pack (15:00) joins the show on the season, his role as the offensive coordinator, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is sponsored by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wizards sideline reporter and insider Chris Miller joined the show to discuss All-Star Weekend in Chicago, the new format, Bradley Beal's evolution, the second half of the season, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is sponsored by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Previewing All-Star Weekend 2020 in Chicago, including picks for the Saturday night contests. Then, newcomer Jerome Robinson (26:00) joins the show to talk about the trade to the Wizards and making the most of his opportunity. The Off The Bench podcast is sponsored by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dissecting the Wizards' thrilling win over the Mavericks and Sunday's game against the Grizzlies. Then, Davis Bertans (10:30) joins the show to talk about the upcoming 3-Point Contest in Chicago, not getting traded at the deadline, the win over the Mavericks, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is sponsored by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wizards made two trades at the deadline, and the WashingtonWizards.com crew discusses the team’s moves. The episode includes comments from general manager Tommy Sheppard. Then, two-time All-Star and former Wizards forward Rashard Lewis joins the show. The Off The Bench podcast is sponsored by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following a strong start to the homestand, the guys discuss Rui Hachimura and Moe Wagner returning to the lineup, Bradley Beal's run of late, and more. Then, Bullets legend Bob Dandridge (16:00) joins the show to discuss the 40-year anniversary of the Bullets' trip to China, his work after playing, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode, the guys preview the week's game, debut new segments of stock up/stock down and real or fake, and more. Then, Ian Mahinmi (30:00) joins the podcast to discuss his season so far, the international players in the locker room, his fashion line French Deal, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remembering the legacy of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Hear postgame remarks from Scott Brooks, Bradley Beal, Isaiah Thomas, and Troy Brown Jr. (beginning at 12:07 mark). The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At just about the midway point of the season, the guys discuss the Wizards' strong effort against the Pistons on MLK Day, the four-game road trip ahead, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s episode of the Off The Bench podcast (pres. Alibaba Group), NBC Sports Washington play-by-play host Chris Miller sits down with Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison to talk about their careers in D.C., life after basketball, this weekend’s reunion and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys sit down with Capital City Go-Go Head Coach Ryan Richman to catch up on the progress in the G League, adapting to being a head coach for his first full season, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Kutcher joins the program to discuss the Wizards' recent success against the league's top teams, rotations moving forward with players returning from injuries, how his first season has gone as the TV play-by-play voice of the Wizards, and much more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From Orlando, WashingtonWizards.com's Zach Rosen sits down with Gary Payton II on his contract becoming guaranteed for the rest of the season, trying to create his own name, his defensive prowess becoming contagious, knowing Troy Brown Jr. for half of his life, and more. The Off The Bench podcast is presented by the Alibaba Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.