Podcast
Off The Bench with Chase Hughes & Chris Miller
Monumental Sports Network's Chase Hughes and Chris Miller dive into all things D.C. basketball — from the Washington Wizards, Mystics and Go-Go to local college and high school teams.
- Episodes
- 399
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 39 min
- On air since
- 2016
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
399 episodes, newest first
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45 min
Wizards Week 1 Reactions With Alex Sarr & Drew Gooden’s Unlikely Path to Finding a Home in D.C.
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One week into the Washington Wizards' 2026-27 season, Chase Hughes and Chris Miller break down what they've seen on the court from a competitive first four games for this new-look roster. Hear from Alex Sarr about his thoughts on the season so far and what Kyshawn George is like as a teammate on and off the floor. Then, Wizards color analyst Drew Gooden joins the show to talk about his career in the NBA and share stories like spending 4 days with the Wizards in 2010, to playing the last three years of his career in D.C. the second time around.
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32 min
A Washington Wizards 2026-27 Season Preview Featuring Tre Mann
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller get you ready for the start of the Washington Wizards' 2026-27 regular season schedule by breaking down what they're looking out for this year. Then, the guys are joined by new Wizards guard Tre Mann for an exclusive interview.
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46 min
Wizards preseason observations & Howard basketball talk with head coach Kenny Blakeney
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller break down what they've seen from the Washington Wizards through a promising first few games of the preseason. Then, the guys are joined by Howard men's basketball coach, Kenny Blakeney to talk about the state of Bison basketball entering the 2026-27 season.
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47 min
Expectations for AJ Dybantsa and the Wizards in preseason with Tony Massenburg
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller preview the Washington Wizards' preseason slate, talk through their expectations for AJ Dybantsa's first taste of NBA action and break down areas where they expect the Wizards to improve with a revamped roster. Then, they're joined by Tony Massenburg to talk about the team as a whole before a much-anticipated 2026-27 season.
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35 min
Reactions and takeaways from 2026 Wizards Media Day
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Hear from AJ Dybantsa, Anthony Davis and more Wizards players as Chase Hughes and Chris Miller react to what we heard at 2026 media day.
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39 min
AJ Dybantsa, Anthony Davis & the biggest Wizards storylines entering preseason with Jason Smith
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller are back as Off The Bench tackles the biggest storylines surrounding the Washington Wizards entering the 2026-27 season, featuring special guest Jason Smith. The guys talk AJ Dybantsa, Anthony Davis and all things Wizards as training camp and preseason rapidly approach.
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47 min
Wizards 2026 offseason recap with Greivis Vasquez
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller recap an eventful summer for the Washington Wizards, highlighted by No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa's Summer League debut. They are joined by fellow Monumental Sports analyst Greivis Vasquez to break down the Wizards' busy offseason, discuss Maryland basketball's incoming talent and much more.
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30 min
Wizards Summer League takeaways after AJ Dybantsa's debut
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller deliver their takeaways from the Wizards' 2026 Summer League games. Headlined by AJ Dybantsa's explosive first couple of games, additional player standouts and what these performances might tell us about Washington's 2026-27 season ahead.
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21 min
Gearing up for Wizards' 2026 Summer League with Will Riley
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller join you ahead of AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards' first action of the 2026 NBA Summer League. The fellas share which Washington players they have their eyes on, expectations for Dybantsa's debut and are then joined by forward Will Riley for a fun interview ahead of his second Summer League action.
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35 min
More NBA Draft takeaways after AJ Dybantsa's first week with the Wizards
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller reflect on an exhilarating past week for the Washington Wizards following their introductory press conferences for the No.1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa and second-rounder Felix Okpara, chat about Dybantsa's District Debut at The Wharf and look at John Wall's court dedication.
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35 min
How good can AJ Dybantsa be for the Wizards?
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Chase Hughes & Chris Miller recap the Wizards selecting AJ Dybantsa 1st overall, how immediate of an impact he will make and then hear from AJ as he goes 1-on-1 with Wes Hall on draft night to share just how excited he is to come to D.C.
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1 hr
AJ Dybansta goes No. 1: A Wizards 2026 NBA Draft special
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Hear from Chase Hughes, Chris Miller, Wes Hall, Tony Massenburg, Jimmy Patsos, Ron Thompson, John Wall and Michael Winger as they react to the Washington Wizards selecting AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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1 hr 2 min
A Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Draft preview with Sam Vecenie
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller wrap up the pre-draft season with an interview with The Athletic's NBA draft expert Sam Vecenie, to get his thoughts on the 2026 class and the options in front of the Washington Wizards with the No. 1 pick. Then, stick around to hear from top DMV draft prospect Nate Ament, and a conversation about the best guards in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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36 min
John Wall on the Wizards' future, 2026 NBA Draft and life as a No. 1 pick
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Washington Wizards icon John Wall joins Chase Hughes and Chris Miller for an interview about his experiences as a No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, his thoughts on the 2026 class and the Wizards' future outlook once they add another talented young player to their existing core.
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39 min
Diving into prospect analytics for Wizards' 2026 No. 1 overall pick
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller take a deep dive into the statistics behind the top-four prospects heading into the 2026 NBA Draft, evaluate whose numbers stand out the most for the Wizards and are later joined by NBA Draft Analyst Matt Babcock to get his insight.
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44 min
Looking at Caleb Wilson comparisons, plus NBA Draft analysis from former Wizard Brendan Haywood
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Chase Hughes & Chris Miller look back on some of the best NBA players to come out of North Carolina, hear from Caleb Wilson on why his game will translate at the professional level, plus draft prospect insight and playing career stories from former Wizards big man Brendan Haywood.
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48 min
What the 2026 NBA Draft Combine could mean for the Wizards' No. 1 pick
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller react to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine results, hear from top prospect Cameron Boozer and welcome in Drew Gooden to get his thoughts on the draft's top talent.
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39 min
What's next for the Wizards after winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller are back to talk a little bit more about the Washington Wizards winning the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Then, hear from some of the top prospects at the draft combine, as well as Wes Hall, on what this all means for the Wizards and their fans.
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58 min
LOTTERY REACTION: Wizards land 1st pick in 2026 NBA Draft
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Hear from Wes Hall, Chris Miller, Chase Hughes, Glenn Consor, Tony Massenburg and Rachel Nichols as they react to the Washington Wizards landing the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.
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54 min
Cam Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson, plus an NBA draft expert breaks down the 2026 class
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Chase Hughes and Chris Miller break down two of the best bigs in the 2026 NBA Draft in Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson and later talk to NBA draft analyst James Barlowe to get his thoughts on the class as a whole.
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