Marco Gacina

Marco Gacina

Joined: Jan 14, 2025

Marco Gacina is a Senior Contributor to FanSided's Wiz of Awes website covering the Washington Wizards. He is from Los Angeles but lives in Washington DC, where he attends American University and plays on the school's rugby team. He also writes about the Wizards for SB Nation's Bullets Forever blog.

Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) warms up before a game against the Indiana Pacers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

The Wizards' recent acquisitions demonstrate they're committed to a smart rebuild

May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) on the court before game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Durant deal creates a door the Wizards must resist walking through

Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) defends Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

The Wizards are at risk of setting an NBA record of futility

Apr 13, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jaylen Sims (33) dribbles down the court during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

The Wizards can't afford to fall into this common rebuilding trap

Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

How the Wizards can imitate Indiana's rise: 3 Players to target this offseason

Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half during game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Wizards have so much to learn from the soon-to-be-champion Pacers

Apr 4, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) shoots the ball in the second half against the Utah Jazz at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Do the Wizards regret trading this NBA Finals player?

Oct 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) shoots beside Cleveland Cavaliers forward JT Thor (15) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Should the Wizards take a chance on untapped potential in this former lottery pick?

Mar 13, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Marcus Smart's role with the Wizards means so much more than on-court production

Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) reacts after the Wizards win against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

The Wizards' attendance problem may not be a problem for long

Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after making a three point basket during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

3 reasons Wizards fans should be optimistic this offseason

Feb. 6 1973; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Baltimore Bullets guard Elvin Hayes (11) is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Jim Washington (12) during the 1972-73 season at The Omni. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-Imagn Images

Wild NBA stat perfectly captures every team's recent history — especially the Wizards

Apr 13, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8) argues with an official against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

Wizards break through with awards, yet fans have reason to be skeptical

Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The list of Wizards' All-Rookie selections perfectly summarizes the franchise's history

Apr 2, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Thomas Bryant (3) celebrates his made basket in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Wizards' mind-blowing NBA Finals streak is guaranteed to continue this season

May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrate during the second half of game five against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

One of the NBA's new model franchises gives the Wizards a blueprint for rebuilding