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Troy, Wardell and Isaac open up this week by breaking down the Wizards' recent win over the Pacers, and how that game affects the team's tank ranking (2:05). That lead into a conversation in which our hosts assessed some of the proposed solutions for the NBA's tanking problem (8:48).

The Caucus then addressed the Wizards' latest injury report, which provided a timeline update for Trae Young and Anthony Davis (20:01). They then discussed the recent comments made toward the Wizards by fellow Klutch client, LeBron James (23:13).

From there, the crew discussed the rising costs of Wizards season tickets and Monumental Sports' recent layoffs (27:41).

Also on this today's show:

(45:36) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the leading scorers of the NBA's worst teams over the past 25 seasons

(54:56) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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Read Greg Finberg's article at Bullets Forever: https://www.bulletsforever.com/washington-wizards-news/68164/wizards-to-increase-season-ticket-prices-for-2026-27-season

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Troy was joined by Tony East (@TonyREast) of Locked on Pacers ahead of the Wizards back-to-back home games against the Pacers this week, to preview what fans can expect from the two lottery-bound teams (1:22).

Together, the two also discuss the difference in covering last season's Pacers team - which went to the NBA Finals last season - and this season's (9:42).

From there, Isaac joins the show to give further account of his on-site experience of this year's all-star weekend (22:47)

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Read Tony's Work at Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/

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Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucus

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Troy and Wardell open up the show with Big Pooh (@RapperBigPooh) to hear his thoughts on the NBA’s decision to fine teams for tanking (3:35). That then led to a discussion on the praise which Rich Paul and Draymond Green recently made toward the Wizards (14:31).

Elsewhere in the District, Sonia Citron has exceeded expectations in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament (23:36) and Chamique Holdsclaw, Elena Delle Donne and Nikki McCray-Penson were each revealed to be finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (24:46).

Isaac then joined the show from L.A. to discuss the spotlight that was on the WizKids for the Rising Stars Challenge (29:07).

From there, Troy and Wardell were joined by Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) of The Athletic to discuss The Washington Post’s recent decision to dismantle their sports section (38:00).

Also on this today's show:

(1:13:22) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the past 30 years of All-Star Game MVPs

(1:22:03) ⏱️ The Last Shot

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Produced by @ponaxWardell

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Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/

Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucus

Our Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucus

Our Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus

It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.