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Monumental Sports Network is bringing two familiar faces back to Washington basketball. The network announced that former Washington Wizards standouts John Wall and Brendan Haywood will join its Wizards broadcast team for the 2025–26 NBA season.
Wall, a five-time NBA All-Star and one of the most celebrated players in franchise history, will serve as a studio analyst on Wizards Pregame Live and Wizards Postgame Live. Haywood, who anchored the team’s frontcourt for nearly a decade. He joins the broadcast booth as the network’s newest color commentator for a package of live games.
Wall will make his Monumental debut on Saturday, November 8, when the Wizards host the Dallas Mavericks at Capital One Arena. Haywood’s first appearance comes one week earlier, on Nov. 1, during the Wizards’ matchup with the Orlando Magic.
“John and Brendan are not only beloved figures in Wizards history. They also bring a wealth of basketball knowledge, insight, and personality that fans will instantly connect with,” said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “They’ll add invaluable perspective and expert analysis as this young Wizards team continues to grow and develop.”
Wall retired this summer after an 11-year NBA career. His career began when Washington selected him with the first overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. He averaged 18.7 points and 8.9 assists per game and was named to five All-Star teams. Known for his electric playmaking and leadership, Wall remains one of the most popular players in Wizards history.
“Washington, D.C. will always be my second home,” Wall said. “The city, the fans, and the Wizards organization have all played a huge role in my life and career. I’m excited to join Monumental Sports Network and continue being around the game in a place that means so much to me.”
Haywood, a 13-year NBA veteran and 2011 NBA champion with Dallas. He was drafted by Cleveland in 2001 before being traded to Washington on draft night. He played with the Wizards from 2001 to 2010 and has since built a strong broadcasting resume. He’s worked with NBC/Peacock, CBS Sports, and SiriusXM NBA Radio.
“As a former Wizards player, I’m super excited to be back in D.C. and calling games for this young and exciting team,” Haywood said. “I can’t wait to share this new chapter with the fans.”
Monumental’s Wizards coverage this season will again feature play-by-play voice Chris Miller. Along with lead analyst Drew Gooden, and sideline reporter Meghan McPeak. Haywood will rotate into the booth throughout the season. While Wizards Pregame Live and Postgame Live will continue to be hosted by Wes Hall alongside a deep roster of analysts that now includes Wall.
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