Welcome to "Just Joshing," where ClutchPoints Washington Wizards and Mystics beat reporter Joshua Valdez will discuss his insights on both teams with guests from the DC basketball community.
Mystics Season Preview and Anthony Davis Conundrum
For the 11th episode, I invited Jarrett Spence from Wizards/Mystics Lead. We talked about how the Mystics' new-look roster is shaping up, evaluated their offseason, and predicted how the regular season will go. On the Wizards' side, we discussed the Anthony Davis drama and draft lottery scenarios.
My ClutchPoints Wizards/Mystics articles: https://clutchpoints.com/author/joshuavaldez (https://clutchpoints.com/author/joshuavaldez)
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UPDATE (12:28): Natasha Cloud signed with the Chicago Sky on Monday.
10 Apr 2026
Will Riley and Anthony Gill Interview Analysis (feat. Henry Brown)
For the 10th episode, I invited On SI's Henry Brown again to discuss our exclusive interviews with Will Riley and Anthony Gill as well as the Wizards' outlook moving forward.
My Will Riley interview: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/washington-wizards/exclusive-wizards-will-riley-weight-room-admission-hot-streak (https://clutchpoints.com/nba/washington-wizards/exclusive-wizards-will-riley-weight-room-admission-hot-streak)
Henry's Anthony Gill interview: https://www.si.com/nba/wizards/onsi/washington-wizards-news/washington-wizards-veteran-praises-head-coach-developmental-touch (https://www.si.com/nba/wizards/onsi/washington-wizards-news/washington-wizards-veteran-praises-head-coach-developmental-touch) https://www.si.com/nba/wizards/onsi/washington-wizards-news/anthony-gill-soul-washington-wizards (https://www.si.com/nba/wizards/onsi/washington-wizards-news/anthony-gill-soul-washington-wizards)
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2 Feb 2026
Wizards Fanbase Vibe Check (feat. Will Clayton)
For the ninth episode, I invited Wizards superfan Will Clayton to discuss the state of the team's rebuild, Darryn Peterson, John Wall Night, and more.
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21 Jan 2026
How Will Trae Young Do In DC? (feat. Malik Brown)
For the eighth episode, I invited ClutchPoints' Malik Brown to discuss his perspective on the Trae Young trade as a longtime Atlanta Hawks reporter.
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Malik's report from inside the Hawks' locker room the night of the trade: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/atlanta- (https://clutchpoints.com/nba/atlanta-)... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmlmSE9hck14ODNCaUFVVnlaNHdJM1FONjlGQXxBQ3Jtc0ttWXNEd2lyWG5ZWXlZVzRJaUYxTWlRR3VJVHJyem1PQkhlVkd5S2FMTzZlMkt2U3NhbHlWWkJCZUNuU0MyOFhuV25sOGZtVjVWZ1FISUJEb1JHdVRfeGZ1RFpELUhveF9mcnoyWlc4Q3EyOTlVWmdSQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fnba%2Fatlanta-hawks%2Fhawks-news-jalen-johnson-atlanta-goodbye-trae-young-shocking-trade&v=PBNLlLR4M3o)
8 Jan 2026
Trae Young Talk & Surging Wiz Kids
In the seventh episode, Josh and Bleav in Wizards/Bullets Forever's Matt Modderno discuss the ongoing negotiations between the Wizards and Hawks for a Trae Young trade, the Wizards' improved play, and their favorite draft lottery prospects.
4 Dec 2025
How Should the Wizards Solve Their Point Guard Problem?
In the sixth episode, Josh and No Ceilings' Nathan Grubel discuss Bilal Coulibaly's outlook ahead of his first extension-eligible offseason, how the Wizards should address the point guard position, and the 2026 draft class.
Update: Coulibaly is back on the injury report with an oblique injury and will likely miss multiple weeks, per The Athletic's Josh Robbins.
23 Nov 2025
Can the Wizards Escape Rock Bottom? (feat. Ben Strober)
In the fifth episode, Josh and Locked On Wizards' Ben Strober discuss how the Wizards can get out of their current rut without giving up their top-eight protected pick, potential head coaching replacements next offseason, and favorite draft prospects.
20 Nov 2025
Is Alex Sarr Wemby Lite? - (feat. Henry J. Brown)
Hey, Spotify and Apple listeners! Apologies for the delay in getting this episode up, as I had technical difficulties. For this one, I had SI's Henry Brown join me the day before the Wizards' blowout loss to the Nets. We discussed Bilal Coulibaly's injury issues, Alex Sarr-Victor Wembanyama comparisons, the 2026 draft class, and more.
Updates/Corrections:
Coulibaly returned for the Nets game.
Will Riley and Jamir Watkins have both played G League games since this recording.
Mikel Brown scored 29 points against Kentucky, not Kansas.
6 Nov 2025
Will the Wizards Unlock Cam Whitmore? (feat. Bijan Todd)
In the third episode, Josh and Monumental Sports Network's Bijan Todd discuss Bilal Coulibaly's progress since returning from injury, Cam Whitmore's potential, the team's different lineup combinations, and more.
*Please note that Bijan meant to say Bub (not Bilal) at 33:47.
28 Oct 2025
Is Kyshawn George "The Guy?" (feat. Troy Haliburton)
In the second episode, Josh and Capital Hoop Caucus's Troy Haliburton discuss Kyshawn George's ascension, Tre Johnson's strong start, Alex Sarr's growth, and more.
21 Oct 2025
Wizards Preseason Wrap-Up/Regular Season Predictions (feat Greg Finberg)
In the debut episode, Josh and Bullets Forever's Greg Finberg discuss who stood out for the Wizards in the preseason, predictions for the regular season rotation, who will progress the most on the young core this year, and the 2026 free-agent class.
*Please note that Dillon Jones got waived and Kevin Durant signed an extension since this was recorded*
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