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 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

Feb 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) takes a shot over Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Wizards' French Heritage Night exemplified NBA's French Revolution

Jan 20, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (L) and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (R) swap jerseys after their game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Bullet Points: Wemby and playoff-thirsty Spurs meet league-worst Wizards

Feb 7, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) grabs a rebound during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Bullet Points: Two dramatically shaken up rosters face off in Wizards-Hawks

Apr 19, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) hugs Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) after time expires during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Another Wizards move: Washington trades Valanciunas for prospect, draft assets

Feb 3, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) handles the ball against Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries (3) during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Wizards' bold Kuzma-for-Middleton trade finally moves the needle

Jan 13, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Bullet Points: Wizards look to end blizzard of losses in Minnesota