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The Chris Russell Show

The Chris Russell Show

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Chris discusses and debates DC sports on his daily show. Get informed and opinionated discussion of the Washington Commanders, the Nationals, Capitals, Wizards, and more.2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.
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  • Full Show | Tuesday 06-16-26

    Full Show | Tuesday 06-16-26
    Jun 16 2026
    Nick Ashooh fills in for Chris Russell and leads a wide-ranging discussion just one week ahead of the NBA Draft, as the Washington Wizards prepare to make a franchise-defining decision with the No. 1 overall pick. The show features audio from Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger outlining what the organization is prioritizing in its selection, alongside a breakdown of the top-tier debate between prospects AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, with added intrigue from how the Utah Jazz could influence draft leverage. The conversation expands into college football news with Ari Temkin breaking down the latest developments in the Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech gambling situation, including potential eligibility implications for the NFL Supplemental Draft, before shifting to NFL and NFC outlooks where the Washington Commanders’ offseason moves and possible additions are evaluated. The second half of the show focuses on broader NBA trends, examining the league’s shift toward building around young cores rather than traditional superteams, with the New York Knicks highlighted as a rare recent example of a different model that still found success, while additional NFL context includes George Pickens reporting to Dallas Cowboys minicamp amid ongoing contract uncertainty.
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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Hour 1 - Wizards Draft Countdown, Sorsby Fallout, and Commanders NFC Hopes

    Hour 1 - Wizards Draft Countdown, Sorsby Fallout, and Commanders NFC Hopes
    Jun 16 2026
    Nick Ashooh fills in for Chris Russell with just one week remaining until the NBA Draft, breaking down every option available to the Wizards as they prepare to make a franchise-altering decision with the No. 1 overall pick. The show features audio from Monumental Basketball president Michael Winger, who explains what Washington is looking for in a top selection and the type of player the organization hopes to build around moving forward. The conversation continues with a debate over AJ Dybantsa versus Darryn Peterson as potential No. 1 picks, while also examining how the Utah Jazz’s interest in both prospects could give Washington added flexibility and leverage on draft night. Later, Ari Temkin of Big 12 Radio joins the show to discuss the latest developments in the Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech gambling saga, including reports that Sorsby could seek eligibility for the NFL Supplemental Draft. Nick then examines what Diggs could add to the Commanders, evaluates the team’s offseason additions, and discusses where Washington fits in a wide-open NFC race entering the 2026 season.
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    45 mins
  • Hour 2 - How the NBA Is Shifting Toward Young Core Builds Over Superteams

    Hour 2 - How the NBA Is Shifting Toward Young Core Builds Over Superteams
    Jun 16 2026
    Nick Ashooh fills in for Chris Russell to examine a changing NBA landscape as teams increasingly prioritize developing young cores over assembling traditional superstar superteams. The discussion centers on top draft prospects AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, and what Washington’s No. 1 overall pick reveals about where the league is headed in team-building philosophy. The conversation also explores whether the “superteam” model still works in today’s NBA, with the Knicks serving as a potential outlier after recent success built around high-end talent consolidation. Additional NFL context rounds out the hour, including George Pickens reporting to Dallas Cowboys minicamp as contract uncertainty continues to loom over his long-term future with the Cowboys.
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    41 mins
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