Bleav in Wizards: Do Wizards Own One of NBA's Best Frontcourts?

On the latest episode of the Bleav in Wizards Podcast, hosted by Matt Modderno of Sleepers Media along with former Washington Wizards forward Jahidi White, as we dive into what could become of the new look 2026-27 team.

Washington is now set to open the regular season featuring an imposing frontcourt with Alex Sarr and Anthony Davis expected to start, along with NBA veteran center Deandre Ayton rotating in as the third big man. What should be the expectations beginning Oct. 21? Though Davis has durability questions to answer, the duo have the opportunity to form one of the most imposing front courts across the NBA, but what does their potential and ceiling look like on defense? We explain exactly that.

Plus, the Wizards have young talent littered along the roster as The Athletic pointed to three who were among the NBA's best players still on rookie contracts. Yet with many of the key players looking to prove themselves ahead of their first NBA contract extensions, we rank the current Wizards and explain what their All Star potential looks like with Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly among the former first round picks looking to become household names in 2026-27.

We also dive into the backcourt, where after adding Trae Young along with AJ Dybantsa and Will Riley expected to play on the ball, the Wizards still return two notable pieces to round out minutes. Tre Johnson is set to return for year two and looking to bounce back after he battled through injuries through the second half of his rookie season, yet the former sixth overall pick adds instant scoring to the backcourt. In addition, he adds a potential lethal shooting tandem alongside Young, but we dive into the numbers.

As for Bub Carrington, he is set to return in an adjusted role as the Wizards' backup point guard while also offering some lineup versatility as a two guard. But what are the expectations for the Baltimore native? What do the numbers say about what the former first round pick out of Pitt can become in the NBA? We discuss what year three could look like for the rotational piece as Carrington looks to upgrade the guard play under head coach Brian Keefe in 2026-27.

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