Full Show | Thursday 01-08-26

The Chris Russell Show opens with the blockbuster trade sending Trae Young from the Hawks to the Washington Wizards, with Chris explaining how the move fits into the team’s long-term plan and doubling down on his belief that the Wizards were never truly tanking. He breaks down how the trade, combined with young talent from the draft, positions Washington to contend for a title within the next eight years, while analyzing Trae’s ball dominance, potential limited minutes early on, and how the players sent to Atlanta had been holding back the development of the team’s youth. The show also covers breaking NFL news, including the arrest of Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore on firearm-related charges, with Chris weighing in on the implications. Rick “Doc” Walker joins to discuss Trae Young’s impact on the Wizards and Chris’s multi-team fandom, while A-MAC breaks down the College Football Playoff semifinals and the chaos surrounding Washington QB Desmond Williams entering the transfer portal. Throughout, the show blends insight, analysis, humor, and Rooster-style unfiltered takes on the NBA, NFL, and college football.