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.

Sep 30, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Saddiq Bey (14) poses for a portrait during Washington Wizards media day 2024 at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Does Saddiq Bey have a future in Washington? How Bey fits in the Wizards' future plans

Sep 25, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) poses with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophies during Media Day at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Are any Wizards players up for NBA end-of-season honors this year?

Sep 30, 2024; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr (20) poses for a portrait during Washington Wizards media day 2024 at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Could the Wizards' rebuild end quicker than expected?

Mar 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Reputable NBA publication's player rankings highlight Jordan Poole's return to form

Mar 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie (9) drives against Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Not even the Wizards can out-tank the kings of tanking

Mar 19, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) makes move around Washington Wizards guard Colby Jones (1) during the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

This simple metric could jeopardize the Wizards' lottery chances

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

The Wizards have pulled off an impressively futile feat

Dec 7, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) dribbles the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) defend in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Has Jordan Poole became the Denver Nuggets' kryptonite?

Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) warms up prior to the game between the Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

What Corey Kispert's injury means for his future as a Wizard

Mar 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) handles the ball during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Trade value rankings: Where every Wizard stands before a pivotal offseason

Feb 22, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Wizards are adding insult to injury for two failed contenders

Feb 5, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Tosan Evbuomwan (12) looks to drive past Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Bullet Points: Cooper Flaggathon begins versus the Nets

Sep 30, 2024; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Jalen McDaniels (7) during media day at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Wizards take a chance on NBA defensive ace's brother

Feb 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Bullet Points: Kuzma returns to DC for first time with Milwaukee Bucks

Apr 23, 2012; Washington, DC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats small forward Jamario Moon (9) dribbles past Washington Wizards small forward Chris Singleton (31) during the second half at the Verizon Center. The Wizards defeated the Bobcats 101 - 73. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Are the 2025 Wizards the worst team in NBA history?

Feb 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) handles the ball during the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Bullet Points: Pacers seek to get right versus Wizards