Chase Hughes

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.

"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-...

🏀 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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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… Kyshawn George emerging for the Wizards, plus a Corey Kispert interview | Off The Bench

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 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.

Kyshawn George's breakout game against the Mavs, by the numbers. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/kysh...

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.

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-...

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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:

Wizards veterans scout Tre Johnson and the rookies Learn more about the Wizards' rookie class with these detailed breakdowns by their veteran teammates.

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...

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.

"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...

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.

"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 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.

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...

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.

"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-...

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.

"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...

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.

"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

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.

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.

5 things analytics say about C.J. McCollum's game Learn more about new Wizards guard C.J. McCollum with this deep numbers dive.

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...

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.

“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...

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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.

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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… NBA Draft expert talks Wizards' young core, 2026 draft class | Monumental Sports Network

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...

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.

“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.

“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...

Tre Johnson III, Kyshawn George starred in Wizards' Summer League Here are five things we learned in the Wizards' 2025 Las Vegas Summer League.

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-...

Kyshawn George shines in Wizards' first Summer League game The Wizards lost to the Suns, but Kyshawn George led an array of standout individual performances.

From Las Vegas: 5 observations from the Wizards' first Summer League game, a loss to the Suns, which featured Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson III among the biggest standouts. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/kysh...

Full breakdown of the Wizards' trade for Cam Whitmore:

🏀 His background as a Wizards fan
🏀 Numbers to know
🏀 Opportunity ahead

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Wizards' new backcourt of Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson III to debut in Las Vegas Summer League The Wizards have two lottery picks in their backcourt. They will play their first game together on Friday.

“They’ve been getting along famously already."

Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson III, the Wizards' backcourt of the future, are set to debut on Friday in Las Vegas. Their chemistry is already quickly building. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...

5 things analytics say about new Wizard Cam Whitmore's game Cam Whitmore has shown plenty of potential as a scorer, especially when it comes to dunking and making threes.

Cam Whitmore played only 827 min. last year, yet had more dunks where he jumped 35+ in. in the air than the entire Wizards roster combined.

That and more in this analytics profile of Whitmore's game. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/5-th...

Alex Sarr, Tre Johnson III headline Wizards' Summer League roster The Wizards are headed to Las Vegas with a roster loaded with recent draft picks.

The Wizards announced their 2025 Summer League roster. See it here with some analysis on what to expect in Las Vegas. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/alex...

What analytics say about the Wizards' 2025 NBA Draft class A deeper look at the numbers behind the Wizards' 2025 NBA Draft class: Tre Johnson, Will Riley and Jamir Watkins.

Tre Johnson shot 39.5% on NBA range threes (200 3PA), 38.6% on halfcourt threes (176 3PA) and 43.8% in transition (48 3PA) last season at Texas.

That and more in this statistical deep dive on the Wizards' 2025 NBA Draft class. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/what...

The source of Wizards first-round pick Will Rileys competitive edge Chase Hughes speaks to 21st overall pick Will Riley about how he plans to bring his versatility and competitive drive to the Wizards.

Wizards' 1st round pick Will Riley goes 1-on-1:

🏀 His playmaking potential
🏀 Expectations for Summer League
🏀 He can juggle and do other "circus stuff"

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