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Starts 3 of 3 games · 3rd on WAS in minutes · Core role

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• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 9 points · 16 h ago
  • Kyshawn George has handled the ball at times, which has been shaky. That has let Young get some off-ball looks instead of only creating off the dribble. at 5:07
  • Kyshawn George scored 16 points in the second half of the most recent game (Chicago). In the six quarters before that he committed 11 turnovers, eight of them against Toronto. at 12:34
  • Ben Strober: A host says that with Young on the floor, George's usage is down and his turnovers are way down. With Young off and George as primary ball handler, he is more turnover-prone. The host Ben Strober feels George is at his best in a connective role with only some initiation. name not confirmed at 13:13
  • Greg says George was better in the second half against Chicago when his first instinct was to score: he had at least two, maybe three, and-ones, and five assists that largely came off his scoring. at 14:11
  • Brian Keefe (reported): Greg relays that Brian Keefe said George was playing in crowds, and adds that this happened even against Chicago in the first half. at 14:38
  • Greg says George threw bad entry passes to Anthony Davis, two against the Raptors and one against the Bulls, which were deflected or stolen and led to easy layups. at 14:57
  • Greg rejects calls to move off George or sign Russell Westbrook after three games. He cites the team calling it a "season of growth" and says the front office won't pull its 22-year-old wing from a ball-handling role. name not confirmed at 15:13
  • Greg predicts that AJ's return will ease the scoring burden on Young and George. For example, Young may not need to take 10 threes, and George can be more of a connector. at 16:36
  • Greg thinks the Wizards are lucky to be 2-1. He says gelling will take 10-15 games, so the team shouldn't rush to take George off the ball or reshuffle the rotation. Careless half-court turnovers must stop. at 29:43

  “GAMECHANGER: Trae Young IGNITES Washington Wizards Offense | How Can They Keep Climbing?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards host (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · 34 h ago around the league

  Locked On Wizards report: Washington outscored Chicago 40-20 in the third quarter. Justin Champagnie had 11 points and 14 rebounds off the bench, while Davis and Sarr combined for 8 rebounds. Kyshawn George scored 22, bouncing back from an eight-turnover game.

  “Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” at 22:29 · listen ↗

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Wizards: Trae Young is averaging 21 points through two games and was better offensively in game two. Kyshawn George had eight turnovers last night.

  “20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 1:03:55 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Kyshawn George added 18 points. Bilal Coulibaly had 11 points and 4 steals. at 1:04:33
  • The hosts expect AJ Dybantsa to start when he returns. They say this bumps either George or Coulibaly from the lineup, and Champagnie's minutes might get cut. at 1:12:16

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part2” · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  A host says Kyshawn George will start in Washington and expects him to run the offense when Trae Young sits.

  “2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks” at 45:48 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Mismatch host · Analysis · Oct 20 name not confirmed around the league

  A projected Wizards starting five: Trae Young, Kyshawn George, someone heard as "DeBansta" (unidentified), Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr. A host names Washington as the team that could be much better than he thinks.

  “Gearing Up for the Best Regular Season Ever” at 53:09 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 2 points · 38 h ago
  • Ben Strober: Host argues Kyshawn George does best in a connective role. He says George struggles as the main lead initiator against heavy ball pressure, as against Toronto the day before, and that in the second half the game slowed down for him. at 4:28
  • Ben Strober: Kyshawn George went 0-for-5 from three. Host cites 38% from three last season and 61% in the preseason. at 25:45

  “Washington Wizards EXPLODE in Third Quarter to SURVIVE Chicago Bulls | Justin Champagnie is UNREAL” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 4 points · Oct 23
  • Host analysis: Toronto exposed the lack of a backup point guard. Kyshawn George has been getting the bulk of those minutes. at 1:58
  • Kyshawn George had 8 turnovers against Toronto, giving him 12 through two games. He also got into foul trouble, which the host says has been an issue in both games. at 2:05
  • Host calls using Kyshawn George at backup point guard an experiment and says it may not be the best role for him by season's end. at 4:09
  • Ben Strober: Ben (inferred) says he doesn't know if the team has the shooters to be great from three and is concerned long-term about adequate floor spacing. He notes George went 1-of-4 from three and Davis is not a great floor spacer. at 24:34

  “The Toronto Raptors Exposed the Wizards' BIGGEST FLAW | Washington Wizards Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 4 points · Oct 22
  • Ben Strober: Host analysis: Kyshawn George has become more athletic and stronger, which makes him hard to stop on drives. at 4:29
  • John Wall (reported): On the broadcast, John Wall said Kyshawn George was a 'toothpick' in year one and now looks completely different. at 4:48
  • Ben Strober: Host analysis: Kyshawn George's foul trouble was 'probably' because he exerts himself as a point-of-attack defender while still not being very quick on the perimeter. The team needs to keep him out of foul trouble. at 22:32
  • Expected matchups: Abdul expects balal Bilal Coulibaly on Kawhi Leonard. Ben feels it would be Kyshawn George's chance to guard Scottie Barnes. at 26:18

  “STATEMENT: Wizards WIN Reveals MAJOR Developments | Raptors Preview” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  Ben Strober: Bub Carrington gave good spot minutes off the bench. Kyshawn George created his own shots at the rim.

  “GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 33:13 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 3 points · Oct 21
  • Kyshawn George played the entire fourth quarter even though he had four fouls. at 4:50
  • Kyshawn George had stretches as the backup point guard, which a host called okay at times. The host questions whether this will last and thinks George is best as a traditional wing. at 26:26
  • Late in the game, Kyshawn George blocked a three-point attempt and took it the length of the floor for a dunk. at 3:39

  “Anthony Davis TOOK OVER as Washington Wizards DOMINATE 4th Quarter in Season Opening Win over Bucks” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards host · Analysis · Oct 20

  House describes the transition attack: Trae Young as the tip of the spear, with Kyshawn George and AJ Dybantsa as finishers and Anthony Davis trailing the play.

  “AJ Dybansta OUT for Season Opener | Joe House Previews Washington Wizards Year of Ascension” at 6:18 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 5 points · Oct 20
  • Host thought Tre Johnson was really good in the preseason. He is listed among the transition players with George and Dybantsa. at 29:24
  • Host thought Kyshawn George was Washington's best preseason player after Anthony Davis. at 31:25
  • Host said Kyshawn George has improved at creating his own shot and gets downhill with added muscle. at 31:42
  • NBA scouts (reported): An Athletic story (the day before the episode) reported NBA scouts are very high on Kyshawn George. Scouts view him as Washington's second-best young player behind Dybantsa. at 31:58
  • Ben Strober: Ben Strober said success means winning because the young players are improving. It would not count as success if Dybantsa isn't shown to be the franchise player, George doesn't take a step, or Sarr regresses. This is the first year the team can really evaluate whether its players can win. at 23:10

  “WIZARDS VS BUCKS PREVIEW: Can Washington Win the Opener? | Locked On Bucks Crossover” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 6 points · Oct 19
  • Host thinks the team is confident in Kyshawn George's current spot as the starting two guard. at 15:41
  • Anonymous NBA scouts (reported): In Josh Robbins' piece in The Athletic, anonymous scouts rated George the highest of the Wizards' young players. Scout D said he will at minimum develop into a starter on a good team. Another quote put him at the top of the list after the heard-as Dybantsa. at 14:52
  • Host: George is used as a connector and secondary playmaker, sometimes running the offense with the second unit. How many turnovers he commits will depend on how much he plays on the ball. at 18:54
  • Host thinks George is the starting lineup's main floor spacer and needs to make threes for the half-court offense to work. at 17:40
  • Abdullah Ayubi: In the Pelicans preseason game, George guarded players heard as "trey murphy's on williams" early on. Abdullah thinks he can guard positions one through four. name not confirmed at 17:45
  • Host: an early Coulibaly deal would give more flexibility next season, when deals with Kyshawn George and the heard-as Alex Sarr are also needed. at 29:18

  “Washington Wizards Have an Opportunity to Start FAST, are They Ready? Scouts HIGH on Kyshawn George” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 4 points · Oct 16
  • Kyshawn George had a good defensive possession against Zion Williamson, and a block first called a foul was given to him after review. at 10:09
  • Host's view: Kyshawn George has been excellent coming off screens into a step-back three and using his hesitation move to get downhill. The host is very bullish on him in year three. at 23:05
  • Host's prediction: the team will be at its best when Kyshawn George and AJ Dybantsa are both going, and the host expects that to hold through the regular season. at 9:29
  • On who will lead the team in scoring, a host said Davis has taken the bulk of the shots so it is hard to imagine anyone else. The host added that Kyshawn George could be right up there. at 22:39

  “AJ Dybantsa Leaves Game After Rolling Ankle as PRECAUTION | Wizards' Offensive Process NEEDS WORK” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 2 points · Oct 16
  • Abdullah Ayubi: Abdullah wants AJ Dybantsa on the ball, making plays, when Trae Young is off the floor. Ben thinks both Kyshawn George and Dybantsa will get plenty of chances to handle and initiate the offense. at 27:20
  • Experience levels: Coulibaly is entering year four as the longest-tenured player of the rebuild, Kyshawn George year three, and Sarr is described as the third-year center. at 17:06

  “NBA GMs Are BUYING IN on the Washington Wizards and They Are Right to do so” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 6 points · Oct 15
  • Ben Strober: Substitution pattern described: Tre Johnson comes in, possibly for Trae Young. Kyshawn George then runs the ball with the second unit, or Coulibaly comes in for AJ Dybantsa. The host calls it interchangeable. at 9:10
  • Ben Strober: Over the last couple of days, Kyshawn George has been in the starting unit and Coulibaly has come off the bench. Ben thinks this makes the most sense. at 10:09
  • Ben describes an offense that prioritizes pick-and-roll, with Trae Young, Kyshawn George or AJ Dybantsa as ball handlers. The gravity those players create should open cuts for Coulibaly. at 19:03
  • In preseason, Coulibaly had two cuts to the basket where teammates found him for dunks. He also had a transition dunk off an outlet pass, from either AJ Dybantsa or Kyshawn. name not confirmed at 18:38
  • Ben Strober: Ben says Kyshawn George's and Alex Sarr's contracts will need to be sorted out next season and will likely be big priority deals. He argues a cheaper Coulibaly extension now would make those deals easier. at 26:27
  • Ben Strober: Ben says Trae Young's contract shouldn't stop them paying Sarr and George. Paying all three of Sarr, George and Coulibaly would be pretty difficult, he thinks. at 27:04

  “DEADLINE LOOMING: Why EXTENDING Bilal Coulibaly NOW Could Be a BARGAIN for the Washington Wizards” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 2 points · Oct 14
  • Henry Brown says Kyshawn George is still adjusting to being a kind of second point guard, and that AJ Dybantsa is still adjusting to the league. at 6:34
  • Henry Brown expects Kyshawn George's second-unit ball-handling to become more of a regular rotation role. Later in the season, he says, Dybantsa and Will Riley could also run lineups without Young. at 16:18

  “BREAKOUT: Wizards’ Young Core and Veterans IMPRESS in Preseason—Will It TRANSLATE?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Wizards · 2 points · Oct 13
  • Host analysis treats George as part of the starting unit and calls him its most reliable three-point shooter and top floor spacer. at 19:56
  • The team is experimenting with George as a secondary ball handler. One host thinks it is increasingly likely he handles that role when Trae Young sits. at 17:54

  “Bilal Coulibaly and Kyshawn George FLASH Their Impact | Washington Wizards Reveal Correctable Flaw” · listen ↗

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