As 2025 comes to a close, Abdullah Ayubi and Ben Strober reflect on a challenging year for Wizards fans, looking back at the heartbreaks and looking forward with hope to 2026. In this New Year's special, the duo lays out their top New Year's resolutions for the Washington Wizards—from fixing rebounding woes and defending the three-ball, to developing the young core and the urgent need for a true point guard. They also reminisce on the most significant moments, including the infamous May 12th lottery disappointment, and offer optimism for the franchise’s future. Finally, the guys preview the Wizards’ matchup against the Bucks, discuss the team’s injuries, and wish the fans a happy and safe New Year. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Reflections on 2025 and setting Wizards’ New Year’s resolutions 00:01:45 – Identifying rebounding issues and draft/free agency hopes 00:03:56 – Young core development, vet trades, and what the second half holds 00:07:00 – Three-point defense struggles and the need for improvement 00:09:53 – Looking back at the hardships of 2025, May 12th, and reasons for hope in 2026 00:22:40 – Wizards vs. Bucks game preview, roster updates, and closing thoughts for the New Year If you're a Wizards fan looking for honest discussion, cautious optimism, and some much-needed therapy, this episode is for you!
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