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How has the NBA has changed after the trade deadline? | Foul Trouble Podcast

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:56:50 -0800

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How good are the OKC Thunder and SGA? And other NBA thoughts. | Foul Trouble Podcast

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:21:53 -0800

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NBA Superstar Trade Value Tier List

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:15:07 -0800

Who Belongs in The NBA's Top 10 player Conversation? | Foul Trouble Podcast

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:26:08 -0800

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NBA's Hottest Storylines After Week 1, Wembanyama, Adam Silver, and More!

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:35:57 -0700

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2025-2026 NBA Season Preview and NBA Awards Predictions | Foul Trouble Podcast

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:13:25 -0700

In this episode James and Patrick go over their top 5 contenders going into the new NBA Season, make their finals predictions, predict their winners for all the major awards, and get out all their burning takes from throughout the offseason!

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Pacers take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals and Kevin Durant Trades | Foul Trouble Podcast

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:32:59 -0700

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NBA Finals Preview and Knicks Coaching Change Reactions | Foul Trouble Podcast

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:42:41 -0700

Mavs win the NBA draft lottery, Thunder vs Nuggets, Knicks vs Celtics | Foul Trouble Podcast

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:21:56 -0700

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Dissecting the historic start to round 2 of the NBA playoffs! | Foul Trouble Podcast

Fri, 09 May 2025 01:05:29 -0700

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10 Burning Questions after the first round of the NBA Playoffs

Fri, 02 May 2025 01:41:47 -0700

Potential Giannis next team destinations, Lakers first round exit fallout, and much more!

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First Round NBA Playoff Takeaways | Foul Trouble Podcast

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700

Covering the first 2 games of... Nuggets vs Clippers Lakers vs Timberwolves Warriors vs Rockets Bucks vs Pacers Pistons vs Knicks and more!!!!

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Playoff Picks and Preview

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0700

Patrick and James go through their picks for the first round of the NBA Playoffs, including a couple of dissenting picks in the Western Conference and an upset in the East. They wrap with some Phoenix Suns talk mixed into Best Take/Worst take and Hot Streak / Shooting Slump.

Are the Warriors Contenders and other big Questions to finish out the year

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:41:59 -0700

Patrick and James do a massive grab bag of questions we have heading towards the end of the regular season. How good are the Warriors? The Thunder? What is going to be the defining factor of the successful playoff teams? Zion vs KD, and more!

Surging Cavaliers, Luka-Lakers Championship Ceiling, Frisky Warriors & More

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:46:39 -0800

Patrick is out this week so James dives in to do an NBA 5v5 starting with the Cleveland Cavaliers dominant season, he also touches on the Luka-Lakers and what their ceiling could be, the Mavericks disaster season and a possible way to salvage it next season, the Warriors sneaky rise up the standings, and a doom and gloom fest about the Knicks

Luka vs Mavs,The Sixers Bleak Future, and a KD Debate

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:06:17 -0800

Patrick and James react to Luka's First game vs the Dallas Mavericks and take a brief look into the bleak future of the 76ers. Can Embiid stay healthy, can George turn it around? The show wraps with Worst Take of the week and a spirited debate about Kevin Durant.

The NBA All-Star Game is Broken & We're going to Save it

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0800

Patrick and James regroup after the Worst NBA All-Star Weekend We've ever seen. We break down everything that went wrong, what this means for TNT, and how we'd fix it going forward.

Luka Lakers First Impressions and Championship Contenders

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:10:46 -0800

Patrick and James give their thoughts on Luka's first 2 games as a Los Angeles Laker because giving out their championship contenders for this year's playoffs.

LUKA DONCIC IS A LAKER EMERGENCY POD!

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 09:57:38 -0800

Holy Luka! Doncic heads to the Lakers in the most shocking trade in NBA History! James and Patrick give their immediate thoughts and what this means for Luka, LeBron, Anthony Davis, The Mavs, The Lakers, and the League at large!

Wild Predictions Before the NBA Trade Deadline

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0800

It's almost time for some potentially huge trades to happen in the NBA, folks! The Jimmy Butler situation gets weirder by the day and for better or worse, SOMETHING has to happen. What about Zach LaVine? De'Aaron Fox? Plus some stray thoughts about the Hawks and the Celtics. We also crown the Worst Take of the Month! And last but not least, we share one last Hot Streak/Shooting Slump with our Producer Max before he retires from the Foul Trouble team.

2025 NBA All-Star Predictions

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0800

This week on the pod, Jiedel and Patrick break down their predictions for the NBA All-Star Team. Breaking it down into Eastern and Western Conferences, the guys first pick their locks, and then discuss ideas for each reserve squad. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump too!

2025 NBA Hot Takes: Blow Up the Phoenix Suns, Trade LaMelo, Keep Jimmy & More

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:30:00 -0800

After 3 weeks off, we're back in the studio dishing out hot takes and digging into the current state of the NBA. James and Patrick take turns firing off hot takes about the Phoenix Suns, LaMelo's future, the Jimmy Butler situation, the reality of the Cavs' successes, and more. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump, where we go in depth on what it feels like to live in LA during the worst wildfires SoCal has ever seen, and to learn about James' mystery illness!!!

Which NBA Teams Are Secretly Bad?

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0800

This week on the pod James and Patrick are quizzing each other by throwing out random players/lineups and guessing whether they're statistically horrible, bad, OK, good, or great. It's a trickier exercise than you might think! Some teams are way worse than you'd expect when you break down the stats. The guys also dig into some bad takes (featuring the return of last week's champ Stephen A. Smith), discuss the outcome of the NBA Cup, and Patrick breaks down the logistics of a Jimmy Butler/Bradley Beal swap (probably not gonna happen). Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump to hear about the Bucketsquad Christmas Party!

Potential Jimmy Butler Trades & Jiedel Calls Out AMC Theaters

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:30:00 -0800

We're back with a fresh new ep where we talk about some potential destinations for Jimmy Butler if the Heat decide to make a deal. What would Jimmy look like on the Rockets? What about the Mavs? Heck, how about up in Golden State? We break down how these trades would work team-by-team. Then, we turn to the Emirates Cup action to discuss the latest developments and offer up some winner predictions. Don't sleep on Best Take/Worst Take this week either – Stephen A. Smith is on one.

Blind Ranking 10 NBA Teams' Panic Meter: Nuggets On Fire, Rockets Chillin'

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0800

Who's panicking at this point in the season? Who's just chilling? On today's pod, Producer Max has chosen 10 random teams. James and Patrick must blind rank each team on the panic meter, 1 = FREAKING OUT, 10 = CHILLIN'. Where is your squad on the panic meter? Plus, we also dig into some really bad takes – James loses his sh%& about the upcoming 2K branded NBA game – and get into some Hot Streak/Shooting Slump to round things out. Do you dig the pod? Give us some love in the comments!

Early NBA Season Overreactions: Jokic is the GOAT, Embiid Needs to Go & More

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0800

We're almost 2 months in to the NBA season and boy, oh boy do we have thoughts. Jiedel wants us to crown Jokic as the GOAT once and for all. But he also thinks it's time for Embiid TO GO. Patrick goes IN on the Lakers and the Pacers. Plus, Rashad McCants wins Worst Take AGAIN. Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

Ranking the Top 10 Centers in the NBA

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:30:00 -0800

It's the final part of our Positional Rankings series! Who do you think we have at number one? Does his name with Bikola Brokic? You'll just have to listen to find out. We also talk about Dalton Knecht's wild 37 pt night, the abysmal situation in Philadelphia, and crown the best and worst takes of the week (Shaq appears in both categories this time around). Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump where Patrick and James divulge hot gossip from their personal lives.

Top 10 Power Forwards in the NBA Tier List

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:30:00 -0800

Who are the 10 best Power Forwards in the league? We're breaking it down today on the pod! Is Lebron still Top 5? How high has Paolo climbed this season? We dig into all of that and more. Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take, where we crown the best and worst takes of the week. And then a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump, where we catch up on our W's and L's in real life. PLUS! Producer Max debuts a brand new segment called WOJ BOMB that you won't want to miss.

Top 10 Small Forwards in the NBA Tier List

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:30:00 -0800

The ranking grind continues! This week on the pod we're breaking down the Top 10 Small Forwards in the league. It's all a bit tricky these days...some players we traditionally think of as 3's play in different roles than they used to...it's all a little blurry. But when it comes down to the traditional definition of a Small Forward, there's a pretty clear Top 3. Or so we think! We also get into a little Best Take/Worst Take (featuring Austin Rivers and the Lakers organization) and a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump where we catch up on the last week in our personal lives. Check it out fam!

Ranking Our Top 10 Shooting Guards in the NBA

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0700

We talked point guards last week, and we’re moving right along to shooting guards today on the pod! Who you got at #1? Ant? Donovan Mitchell? Booker? What about Kyrie? James and Patrick try their best to agree on a definitive ranking. Then we get into a little Best Take/Worst Take featuring Barack Obama, Joe Mazzulla, and the Miami Heat organization. Stick around for a quick Hot Streak/Shooting Slump as well, where we check in on each other's personal lives for a few mins!

Ranking the Top 10 Point Guards in the NBA

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0700

The NBA is back! We quickly chat about the opening night dubs for the Celtics and the Lakers before ranking our Top 10 Point Guards in the league. The Top 4 were pretty much locked, but 5-10 were up for debate. Who did we miss? Let us know in the comments! We also round things out with a little Best Take/Worst Take – where we nominate the best and worst takes from NBA media this week – and close things out by talking about our week in the segment we call Hot Streak/Shooting Slump.

Our 2025 NBA Awards Predictions

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0700

The 2024-25 season starts up next week and that means it's time to make some predictions! Is it finally Luka's year to snag MVP? How on earth do we predict a ROTY with this draft class? Who'll be the first coach to get fired this year? Who's winning the chip? We dig into all of this and more on today's ep, and we bring back everybody's favorite segment: Best Take/Worst Take!

NBA 2024-25 Western Conference Preview

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0700

Last week we tackled the East, this week we're digging into the West. We couldn't quite agree on a cohesive ranking, so we each kind of built our own lists. James' outrageous Lakers bias is on full display today, and Patrick does his best to hear him out. We all agree that OKC will likely come out on top this year, but the cluster of teams vying for the 2-5 seeds is where things get a little tricky. We talk through pretty much every team in the conference but look, there are a lot of teams and we had to speed thru a few at the end. Also we had some technical difficulties during the part where we talked about the Blazers but they're tanking anyways so WHO CARES. Enjoy :)

NBA 2024-25 Eastern Conference Preview

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:30:00 -0700

On this week's ep, we're sorting the Eastern conference teams into tiers. Tier 1 pretty clearly belongs to one team and one team only. And then things start to get a little tricky. Does the KAT trade cement the Knicks as the clear 2 seed? Does the PG trade do the same thing for Philly? Are Dame and Giannis finally going to see some real success? Just how bad are the Nets going to be? We break it down, and of course have a few words to say about the KAT trade in general. Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

7 Rule Changes to Fix the NBA & All-Time Starting 5 Draft

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:30:00 -0700

As much as we love the NBA, there are a few things we'd like to change...the salary cap situation is incredibly murky for starters. And the Stepian rule doesn't really make sense anymore. Can we fix the BS charging calls too? What is this feet-planting garbage? After we pitch our rule changes, we get into the biggest draft of the off-season, in which we each pick an ALL-TIME STARTING LINE-UP of players. Who assembled the best team? Let us know!

2 NBA Takes & A Lie w/ BKTSQD's Travis Fukumoto & Johnny Carmack, Fast Food Chain Draft

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:49:03 -0700

James is out of town this week so we have Travis Fukumoto and Johnny Carmack from the Bucketsquad crew subbing in. We're playing a new segment we like to call 2 Truths and a Lie! Each person pitches three NBA takes, and the other two guys have to spot the lie. Then, we draft our top three Fast Food Chains in another installment of Starting 5. Get into it!

NBA Teams Rising & Falling Next Season & Animated Movies Draft

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:15:00 -0700

We're deep in the dog days of the offseason and craving basketball like crazy. Looking ahead to next season, we each made a list of team we think will rise, and teams that we think will fall. The Spurs are going to be better...but HOW MUCH? The Clippers are going to be worse...but HOW BAD? Then, we bring in our Producer Max to draft Animated Movies. Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump too!

Which Team is the Dallas Cowboys of the NBA?

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0700

We're coming to you live from the Bucketsquad studio with a fun new thought exercise: which NFL Teams are equivalent to which NBA Teams? Do the Lakers have a comparable squad in the NFL? What about the Miami Heat? We suggest some cross-sport comparisons and talk them through. Then, it's time for the UNITED STATES DRAFT. We each pick our top 5 states and offend as many flyover states as possible in the process.

NBA Washed Watch 2024 & Hobbies Draft w/ Johnny Carmack

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:02:41 -0700

We are back in person coming to you live from the Bucketsquad studio! This week we're doing a little Washed Watch. Who's had some concerning declines over the past few years? Who needs to bounce back in a big way to prove that they still have some juice left? James and Patrick pick their Top 3 plus some honorable mentions. Then, we bring in Johnny Carmack to draft some HOBBIES. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump at the end.

Pitching Ideas to the NBA Scriptwriters & RED Things Draft

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:30:00 -0700

With the start of the 2024-25 NBA season still a couple months out, we're dreaming and scheming about everything that could be. On today's episode, we pitch a few narratives to the NBA scriptwriters. What if the Giannis comes back swinging? What if LeBron takes the Lakers to the Finals to square off the Champion Celtics for one last ring? What if the Suns blow up their superteam? We have lots of dumb ideas and speaking of...this week's Starting 5: RED THINGS. Yup. Things that are red. We draft them. Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

Next Moves for LeBron & Steph | Starting 5 Fruit Draft

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:39:04 -0700

LEBRON & STEPH FOREVER

On the heels of a dominant Gold Medal win for Team USA, we can't help but feel like LeBron & Steph still have some championship juice left in the tank. How can the Lakers retool and rebuild around their existing pieces to make a run this year? And how can the Warriors do the same with Steph? James and Patrick discuss some possible paths forward. And then it's time for the long-anticipated FRUIT DRAFT. Who has the best Starting 5 of fruits? Let us know in the comments!

Talking Denver Nuggets Struggles & Drafting a Starting Lineup of Appetizers with 2HYPE Producer Neal Schnoor

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:03:48 -0700

Patrick is out on vacation with his fiancee so we got our guy Neal Schnoor back on the pod. With Jamal Murray's recent struggles in the Olympics and the Russell Westbrook signing we figured we'd chat about the future of the Nuggets. Are we looking at a downward trajectory? And then we're back with another Starting Lineup, where James, Neal, and Max draft their favorite appetizers. Any guesses on what goes number one overall? Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

Team USA Dominates, Summer Starting Five & James Destroys His New Apartment

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:47:11 -0700

We're back! We chat about the successes (and memes) of the Men's Basketball team in the 2024 Paris Olympics before diving into our brand new segment: STARTING FIVE. We each draft our top 5 picks of a specific category, and this week we're starting off with summer activities. Beach hangs, pool parties, grilling out...they're all on the table! Who picked the best starting 5? Let us know what you think in the comments. And stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump, where James tells us about how he's already breaking things in his brand new apartment.

Team USA Predictions: How Olympic Basketball Works, Breaking Down Each Group & Our Picks

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:35:33 -0700

We’re 2 weeks out from the Olympics so today we’re breaking down all things Olympic Basketball! The way that this version of group play works is a bit confusing and involves point differentials so we’re breaking down how it all works. We’re pretty high on the USA squad, but we’re also seeing some exciting stuff from Australia, Canada, and France. Plus, Germany has a lot to prove after winning the FIBA cup last year. We also touch base on Summer League and get into a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

4 Trades to Fix the Lakers Next Season

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 11:16:27 -0700

DeRozan got traded to the Kings so we decided to do a little California NBA special. First, we evaluate the trade and offer up a few minutes of NBA therapy for Bulls fans. Is it a good fit? James and Patrick disagree. Moving down to SoCal...what are four trades the Lakers could make to become championship favorites next season? And how do we rank the 4 Cali teams after this big move from the Kings? Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

NBA Free Agency Reactions: OKC & Spurs Win Big and Clippers & Lakers Do Nothing

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:25:29 -0700

Free Agency is wrapping up and we have lots of thoughts! The Sixers snagged PG but does it really mean anything? OKC got a huge W by snagging Hartenstein, and the Spurs are going to get some real veteran leadership in CP3. The Celtics also managed to keep their whole squad together in an underrated W. The Nuggets, Clippers, Lakers, and Bucks all did a whole lot of nothing. Stick around for Hot Streak Shooting Slump

Reacting to 2024 NBA Draft & Fresh Trades w/ 2HYPE Producer Neal Schnoor

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:13:56 -0700

A lot has happened since Monday so we brought our good buddy Neal back to break it down. The NBA Draft is in the books and there were definitely some winners and losers. We break down our thoughts on a few highlights, including Dalton Knecht to the Lakers, Stephon Castle to the Spurs, Rob Dillingham to the Wolves, AJ Johnson to the Bucks, Devin Carter to OKC, and more. There’s also been some Free Agency movement and trades, including Alex Caruso and Josh Giddey swapping places, and Mikal Bridges joining the other Villanova boys on The Knicks. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

Counting Down the Worst NBA Takes of the 23-24 Season: Gil Arenas, Colin Cowherd, Shaq, Stephen A. Smith, Brandon Jennings & More

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:44:38 -0700

We rounded up all of the vilest, most out-of-pocket takes from NBA talking heads this season, plus a pretty gnarly crop of our own wrong takes, and now they must compete head-to-head in a March Madness style bracket. Only the worst take will survive! What was the worst take of the year? Let us know in the comments!

2024 NBA Draft Preview: We Pick Our Top 13 Prospects

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:38:35 -0700

IT'S ALMOST DRAFTIN' TIME

James and Patrick are joined by 2HYPE producer and college basketball expert Neal Schnoor to draft their top 13 prospects in this year's NBA lottery. It's a weak year for sure, but there are still plenty of talented players to choose from, many of which will be able to help NBA teams right away. Where will UConn studs Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan make the most impact? What about the impressive frenchmen Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr? Tune in to find out! And stick around for a little Hot Streak Shooting Slump at the end!

NBA Finals Takeaways: This Celtics Squad is Special! But Jayson Tatum is Still Kinda Cringe...

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:43:31 -0700

The Finals are over just like that! We can't help but feel like these Finals were a bit lackluster, and honestly that this year's playoffs were similarly underwhelming. But we can't deny that this Celtics team is special, deserves the chip, and they'll likely be in the same position next year. What are the takeaways from this series? And who's going to be a real threat in the East next year? What was the most cringe part of the post-game ceremony? Tune in for our thoughts! And stick around for the Worst Take of the Month!

Celtics Go Up 3-0: Jaylen and Jayson Cook & Mavs Can't Capitalize on Late-Game Run

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:46:51 -0700

The Celtics are officially up 3-0 in the Finals and history tells us that this victory is more than likely the nail in the coffin. While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both put up similarly heroic numbers, we can't help but marvel at how tactically JB made it happen. The Mavs did have a late-game run fueled by great team synergy but they just couldn't take it to the finish line. Did Jason Kidd's timeout sabotage their momentum? Are Luka's defensive deficiencies the culprit? We discuss our takeaways and the rarified air that this potential sweep places this year's Celtics in. Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

Are the Finals Already Over? Jrue Holiday & Jaylen Brown Drive the Celtics to a 2-0 Series Lead Over the Mostly Lifeless Mavs

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:29:55 -0700

Are the NBA Finals already over? Today on the pod we're breaking down last night's Game 2 Celtics W over the Dallas Mavericks and while the game wasn't all that exciting, there's plenty to talk about. Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White made up for a continually lackluster Jayson Tatum. Luka came out on a heater but the rest of the Mavs squad just couldn't get any momentum going. We break down how bad this Tatum playoffs streak really is historically and ask ourselves a tough question: why does it feel like this NBA Finals...kinda sucks? Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take!

Celtics Blowout Mavs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum's Legacy, Lakers Eyeing UConn Coach Dan Hurley

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:54:35 -0700

Holy Porzingis! Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals is in the books and it was an absolutely dominant display by the Boston Celtics. Kristaps Porzingis is back in action and looking like a STUD. The Celtics played physical, took tons of shots at the rim, and punished the Mavs every time Luka took a seat on the bench. What do they need to do to adjust? And what does this Finals series mean for Jayson Tatum's legacy? We break it down. Plus, after all the JJ Redick noise it seems that the Lakers may actually be hiring UConn Coach Dan Hurley...we have thoughts! Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump too!

NBA Finals Preview: What Each Team Needs to Do to Win

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:34:45 -0700

The Mavs took down the Timberwolves in Game 5 and we're faced with a reality which we honestly did not predict: the Boston Celtics will face Dallas in the NBA Finals! We break down what we think each team will need to do to win. Boston has to win the rebounding war to stay on top, and they're going to have to generate a lot of 3's for Porzingis as well. Big man match-ups will also be essential since the Mavs front court has become a massive presence on the court. We also talk about what this match-up means for the future of basketball. Is this the Celtics W that cements the legacy of this Boston era? Or is this the beginning of Luka's dominance in the league? Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take where crown the Worst Take of May!

Drafting the Top 10 Players of the 2024 NBA Playoffs

Thu, 30 May 2024 09:26:25 -0700

The Wolves won Game 4 but man was it a close one. The boys are not quite sure how to feel about this series until they see what happens tonight. In the meantime, they each decided to draft their starting 5 players of the 2024 Playoffs, plus an honorary 6th man. Who has the better squad? Let us know in the comments! And stick around for a little Hot Streak Shooting Slump at the end.

Celtics Sweep Pacers, Luka and Kyrie Look Unstoppable Up 3-0 Against T-Wolves

Tue, 28 May 2024 10:52:54 -0700

We're one game away from the finals! The Celtics swept the Pacers and it's looking like the Mavs could do the same to the T-Wolves. We have to give props to the Pacers for keeping these games incredibly close even without Haliburton. Shoutout Jaylen Brown for showing up, snagging ECF MVP, and justifying the insane contract. And in the WCF, we're all a little stunned by just how dominant Luka, Kyrie, and the entire Mavs roster looks. The Wolves have had some moments of greatness, but some unfortunate turnouts from Gobert and KAT have nerfed the Ant ascension many of us were hoping for. What does the future hold for this bright T-Wolves team? Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take in which Jiedel puts the entirety of NBA media on blast.

Conference Finals Game 1: Kyrie & Luka Show Out, Celtics Seal A W in OT

Thu, 23 May 2024 10:08:14 -0700

What more could you ask for from a pair of Conference Finals games? The Celtics/Pacers Game 1 was on offensive frenzy, going into OT after a wild end-of-regulation sequence. Tatum sealed the game with a strong and-1 and a clutch 3 and the rest was history. In the West, the Wolves and Mavs were pretty much neck-and-neck the entire way. 3's were falling for the Wolves, but they just could not stop Kyrie in transition. And although Luka had a slow start, he sure started Luka'ing when it mattered. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump too!

T-Wolves' Crazy Comeback W Over the Nugs, Pacers Pummel the Wounded Knicks & Mavs Pull Out a Last-Minute W Over OKC

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:01:16 -0700

Round 2 comes to a close in dramatic fashion! The T-Wolves rallied in the 3rd quarter of Game 7 to close a 15 point deficit, go up by 10, and steal the series in Denver! It was a huge legacy game for KAT and a massive testament to DEFENSE and team basketball. Meanwhile, Dallas’ role players managed to outplay the young OKC core in a crazy close Game 7, and the the spry squad in Indiana shot the lights out of Madison Square Garden. Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take featuring Bill Simmons!

2024 Playoffs Round 2: Celtics Eliminate Cavs, Mavs Up 3-2 Over OKC, Nuggets Up 3-2 Over Wolves, Knicks Up 3-2 Over Pacers

Thu, 16 May 2024 09:31:56 -0700

After a slew of Game 5's we're sizing up the playoff situation going into the weekend. The Nuggets are poised to end the series tonight barring an Anthony Edwards hero moment. The Knicks are in position to do the same over the Pacers unless the injury situation gets even worse than it already is. OKC is unfortunately looking a little out of whack, so it seems Luka's Mavs are on the precipice of their 2nd West Finals appearance. Seems like a Nuggets v. Celtics Finals is on the way! Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

2024 Playoffs Round 2: Nuggets and Pacers Storm Back to Tie Their Series, Mavs and Celtics Go Up 2-1

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:58:50 -0700

The second round is getting interesting, folks! Our biggest focus today is on the crazy developments in the Wolves/Nuggets series this weekend. Jamal Murray and the Nuggets are back in a big way, tying up the series 2-2. Same goes for the Pacers/Knicks series, where the spry young Pacers continue to take advantage of the wounded Knicks. The Mavs went up 2-1 over the Thunder, as did the Celtics over the Cavs, so we offer some predictions for those series as well. Tune in for a little Best Take/Worst Take as well! You'll never guess which NBA Superstar won this week!

2024 Playoffs: Round Two Reactions – Wolves Stomp Nuggets Again, Knicks Go Up 2-0 Over Pacers, Thunder Handle Mavs in Game 1, Celtics Take Game 1 Against Cavs

Thu, 09 May 2024 09:56:17 -0700

This second round just keeps heating up! The Wolves are looking absolutely out-of-this-world against the Nuggets and we may very well be on the precipice of the Anthony Edwards Era. Meanwhile, the Knicks and the Celtics keep pulling out W's in the Eastern Conference and seem destined to meet in the Eastern Conference Finals. And if Luka doesn't go into hero mode real fast, the Thunder may very well make it to the Western Conference Finals. We dig into our predictions, reactions, and emotions to these developing series. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

2024 NBA Playoffs - Round Two: Ant Edwards Goes Full Superstar, Cavs/Magic Recap, Clippers/Mavs Recap, Predictions for Mavs/Thunder, Knicks/Pacers, Celtics/Cavs

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:33:09 -0700

Another exciting weekend of basketball, folks. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves managed to steal a game in Denver and we're really excited for what this series holds. We also saw the end of the Magic/Cavs, Clippers/Mavs, Bucks/Pacers, and Knicks/Sixers series and we have all sorts of feelings. Do the Clippers need to blow everything up? What does the Cavs advancing mean for Donovan Mitchell's future? We're also calling our shots on the upcoming Knicks/Pacers, Mavs/OKC, and Celtics/Cavs series. Plus a little Best Take/Worst Take to round things out!

2024 Playoffs: Round One Reactions – Wolves Sweep Suns, Celtics and Nuggets Advance, Sixers & Knicks Battle On, and The Rest

Thu, 02 May 2024 10:18:33 -0700

We're back! We had to miss Monday's episode, but we're back today to break down some huge developments in the playoffs. The Wolves SWEPT the Suns in a historic, often-times baffling series. The Nuggets beat the Lakers in a fairly interesting, but ultimately predictable 5 game series. The Celtics handled the Heat without too much difficulty. And the Knicks and Sixers continue to battle on in what's been a pretty weird, but endlessly entertaining series so far. We also touch briefly on other series', name the Worst Take of the Month, and wrap up with a little Hot Streak Shooting Slump!

2024 Playoffs Round One: Game 2 Reactions – Crazy Finishes in Denver & NYC, T-Wolves Keep Suns Down, Miami Upsets Celtics at TD Garden, Mavs, OKC, Pacers, and Cavs Pull Out W's

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:14:54 -0700

We got a fantastic batch of Game 2's in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs and we're breaking them down today on the pod! Tuesday night's double-header of the Knicks-Sixers game and the Lakers-Nuggets game was one of the most entertaining nights of basketball in recent history, and we have a lot of thoughts. We also dig into the Timberwolves' emphatic 2nd win over the Suns, a surprising Miami Heat W over the favorite Celtics, the Cavs' continued win streak over the Magic, the Pacers' bounce-back over the Bucks, and OKC easily taking down the Pelicans yet again. Stick around for a legendary Hot Streak/Shooting Slump too!

Film or Flush: Reacting to Game 1 Wins for the Clippers, T-Wolves, Nuggets, Celtics, Bucks, Thunder, Cavs, and Knicks

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:53:13 -0700

We had our first playoff games this weekend and every single home team won out. The Celtics, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Cavaliers, Bucks, Thunder, Clippers, and Knicks all snatched the W in the first game of Round One. James and Patrick analyze these games one-by-one, trying to see which games were film (legit forecasts for what's to come) and which games were flush (flukes, not legit). Let us know if you agree in the comments! And stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take featuring a rare appearance from Richard Jefferson.

2024 Playoffs: Round One Predictions! Nuggets v. Suns, Clippers v. Mavs, Knicks v. Sixers, Bucks v. Pacers, Magic v. Cavs & More

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:44:00 -0700

We're on the eve of round one of the 2024 playoffs and boy do we have some predictions for you! Will the Wolves have enough offense to stand a chance against the red hot Phoenix Suns? Patrick and James don't think so. Do the Sixers stand a chance against the Knicks without a full-strength Embiid? Patrick and James disagree! Tune in for our full predictions for round one: Nuggets v. Suns, Clippers v. Mavs, Knicks v. Heat, Bucks v. Pacers, Magic v. Cavs & More, as well as our picks for tonight's play-in games. And stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting slump too!

Play-in Reactions: Sixers Narrowly Beat the Heat, Bulls Clobber Hawks, Lakers Secure the 7 Seed, and the Kings Put the Nail in the Warriors Coffin

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:19:47 -0700

The Play-in Tournament has been a blast so far! Earlier in the week, the Lakers took down the Pelicans and secured the 7 seed, meaning they'll take on the reigning champs in the first round. Then the Kings handily beat the Warriors, perhaps officially ending the Golden State Dynasty? Last night, the Heat and the Sixers had a duel for the ages; Jimmy injured his knee badly and the hobbled Sixers narrowly got the W. Tune in for our reactions today, and then tomorrow we'll have a special second half where we offer some predictions for the remainder of the play-in, as well as the first round of the playoffs!

Play-In Tournament Predictions: Bulls v. Hawks, Sixers v. Heat, Kings v. Warriors, Lakers v. Pelicans

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:47:56 -0700

The regular season is officially over after a dramatic final weekend of games! The play-in games are going to be super exciting this week (in the Western Conference, at least) and we're making our picks today on the pod. The Lakers have a pretty solid path to the playoffs! Can we say the same about the Warriors? We also touch on the 1-6 seeding situation, now that OKC has stormed to #1 and the Wolves will play the Suns. Patrick and Producer Max have become mortal enemies. But soon, the lupine prophecy will manifest. The prodigal Ant-Man will lead us all through the darkness. Gobert will tear Nurkic limb-from-limb. KD will request a trade mid-playoff series. And the balance shall be restored. Stick around for Best Take/Worst Take!

Regular Season Recap: Luka or Jokic for MVP, Timberwolves Lose the 1 Seed to the Nugs, Bucks Lose Giannis, Embiid Storms Back, Suns Look Messy, Top 5 Takeaways

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:46:30 -0700

It's the last episode of the regular season! We've had a very interesting final week of the season, especially pertaining to our favorite teams. The Suns lost hard to the Clippers, and then came back to barely beat them the next night (without PG, Russ, or Kawhi playing). The Lakers fell to the Warriors in a well-contested game for play-in seeding. And the Timberwolves gave up the 1 seed to the reigning champion Nuggets. What are our big takeaways from the season? Should the MVP go to Luka or Jokic? Tune in for our end-of-season breakdown! And stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump.

Breaking Down the 2024 Playoff Races

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:02:44 -0700

This week on the pod, we're diving into the neck-and-neck battles currently being waged in both the Western and Eastern Conferences. The Nuggets, Timberwolves, and OKC are fighting tooth-and-nail over the top 3 seeds in the West, and the Bucks, Magic, and Knicks are duking it out over the 2-4 seeds in the East. But the war doesn't stop there. The Sixers and the Heat both have a shot at holding onto spots in the bottom of the East, and there's a similar situation going on with the Suns, Pelicans, Lakers, and Warriors in the West. We dive into what we know for sure, and our predictions for the many unknowns in what is one of the most competitive regular season seeding battles of all time. Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take featuring the openly xenophobic Gil Arenas!

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Which NBA Teams Are On the Hot Seat? Cavs, Lakers, Suns, Clippers, Bucks, Celtics

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:08:38 -0700

We're on the road this week! James is off on a tour of low-rated NBA stadiums across the country so we're going remote. The topic today is NBA Hot Seat Teams! Which teams have the most pressure to succeed in the playoffs this year? We agree that the Bucks, Cavs, Suns, Lakers, Celtics, and the Clippers are under intense scrutiny to make it really far, and if they don't, dramatic changes could take place. We also touch base on James' experiences watching this week's Wizards/Bucks game in-person, as well as last night's Wolves/Raptors game in-person. Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

Best Post-Trade Deadline Teams, Steph Warriors, LeBron Lakers, Luka+Kyrie Mavericks & More

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:56:54 -0700

This week on the pod we're hopping around to different teams for some quick check-ins. The Warriors are showing a little bit of life, but we're doubtful about their playoff chances. And while the Rockets have been on a hot streak, we can't help but notice that their schedule has been pretty weak. James also goes through the best teams post-trade deadline, covering the Celtics, Mavs, Wolves, Pelicans, OKC, Lakers, and even the Miami Heat. Patrick delves deep on the Phoenix Suns too, because that's what he does. Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take featuring some terrible takes from Nick Wright and Michael Beasley.

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Predicting 2023-24 All-NBA Rankings: LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo & More

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:43:41 -0700

This week on the pod we're talking All-NBA squads! The first team picks are pretty obvious, so we're confident about those predictions. But things could shift around a bit in the 2nd and 3rd Team squads, especially considering the new rules regarding positions. Who do you think will get the honor this year? Who are we missing? Let us know in the comments. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump because we've got a TRIPLE HOT STREAK THIS WEEK BABY.

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2023-24 NBA Awards: Jokic v. SGA for MVP, Wemby's Unanimous ROTY, Gobert for DPOY, Ant v. Sengun for MIP, 6th Man Naz Reid & More

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:01:41 -0700

We're handing out trophies this week! We have to get it out of the way right off the bat: Jokic will be our 2024 MVP. No doubt. Same goes for the unbelievable ROTY Monsieur Victor Wembanyama. Naz Reid has been absolutely incredible when it comes to maintaining the pace of his squad so we agree he should get 6th Man. But a couple of the other awards are up for debate. Should MIP go to Ant or Alperen Sengun? Who gets the Coaching award? Should we throw Clutch Player to Luka or Jamal Murray? Plus, tune in for the winner of Worst Take of the Month feat. the one and only Gil Arenas.

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Non-Playoff Teams w/ Bright Futures: Grizzlies, Spurs, Rockets, Hornets, Jazz, Pistons, Nets

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:29:46 -0700

There's a handful of teams that we won't be talking about for the rest of the season, and we want to focus in on the ones with the brightest futures. It's hard not to give the Spurs and Wemby some shine with the unbelievable potential we're seeing this season. But we also have to give the Grizzlies some love, who will have 3 great players in their prime next season. We also have to shoutout the Rockets, who have some of the best young talent in the league without a doubt. We also chat Jazz, Nets, Hornets, and Piston. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump.

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2023-24 NBA Playoff Bracket Busters: How the Mavs, Sixers, and Heat Could Upset

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:10:59 -0700

March Madness is right over the horizon, so we're taking a look at the NBA standings this week and predicting which lower-seeded teams could cause upsets in the playoffs. As we see it right now, the Mavs probably have the best chance to cause an upset due to the Luka/Kyrie factor. And of course, Jimmy Butler will inevitably do Jimmy Butler things. But what happens if Joel Embiid comes back and looks good? We also talk Cavs, Bucks, and Lakers. Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take feat. Nick Wright and Udonis Haslem.

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Are We Sleeping on the Pelicans? Plus Flowers For Luka, Nuggets Are Back, and Grizzlies Woes

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:53:26 -0700

This week on the pod we're breaking down the Pelicans season. Our big question right off the bat: why do the team's best lineups not include Zion? He's been playing pretty well, even if his offensive rebounding and shots at the rim are slightly down. We also have to dig into their defensive schemes. They've got some crazy length, but we just don't know if they're strong enough to hold back some of the real contenders. As an exercise we decide to dig into how they match up against the Clippers, and we're honestly 50/50 on how that would play out. We also have to give Luka some flowers for his amazing hot streak, and shoutout the Nuggets for their surge to the #1 seed. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

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UCLA Guard Jack Seidler on Jaime Jaquez Stories, NIL, and Celtics Fandom

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Our guest this week is UCLA Guard Jack Seidler, joining us to chop it up before March Madness kicks into gear. He tells us all about hanging out with Heat Star Jaime Jaquez in Miami, how NIL has changed the game for young athletes, lists off some of the best players he's played with and against, explains why LeBron is the GOAT, and why this is the Celtics' year to win the chip. Plus, we all draft our Top 3 UCLA players of all time. Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take featuring the one and only Skip Bayless.

The Bucks Are For Real...But Are the Clippers? We Also Investigate the Magic, the Wolves, the Mavs, and the Sixers

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:34:09 -0800

Today on the pod we're playing "Something or Nothing?" The Bucks are really putting it together, and we think it's absolutely something. They are for real! When it comes to the Clippers, we're a little mixed. Same goes for the Wolves, especially with the latest update on Karl-Anthony Towns. We're super hot on the Kyrie-Luka lineups in Dallas, and we're skeptical about the Magic's recent run. And in Philly...we just can't get our hopes up, even if Embiid does return. Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

LeBron Breaks 40k Career Points: Why This Record Won't Get Broken, the Lakers' Situation, & LeBron's Future

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:54:54 -0800

On the heels of LeBron James breaking 40,000 career points we thought we'd devote a whole episode to the King today. James and Patrick dive into why this record is so special, why the current frontrunners to break that record some day are likely never going to get there, the Lakers' rocky situation the next couple of years, and some of LeBron's best buckets. Stick around for Gil Arenas' worst take of all time.

Which Teams Are Real or Fake Heading into the Playoffs: Heat, Knicks, Cavs, Pelicans, T-Wolves, Celtics

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:37:04 -0800

James and Patrick are going full ref mode this week, trying to sniff out what's legit and what isn't as we continue through the back half of the season and barrel towards the playoffs. Some teams are legit, like the Timberwolves and the Celtics. Some teams are fake, like the Cavs and the Pelicans. Some teams are just confusing, like the Heat and the Knicks. Stick around for the worst take of the month and a rapid-speed Hot Streak/Shooting Slump.

OKC Special: Every Potential 2024 Playoffs Match-up - Pelicans, Suns, Lakers, Mavs, Clippers, T-Wolves, & Nuggets

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:16:04 -0800

This week on the show Jiedel and Patrick are focusing on the rising OKC Thunder. There's no doubt that SGA and the gang will make the playoffs this year, it's just a question of who they'll have to take on. As we see it, they could face the Pelicans, Suns, Lakers, Mavs, Clippers, T-Wolves, and the Nuggets. We go through each potential matchup one-by-one, predicting what might happen. Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take at the end, featuring a disgusting Draymond take and a charming Kawhi clip.

Ranking 2023-24 NBA Contenders: Celtics, Cavs, Bucks, Knicks, Suns, Thunder, Wolves, Nuggets, Clippers, Mavs

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:59:53 -0800

We're officially in the back-half of the season so it's time to rank the top contenders in the league as of Feb 22. We have to first acknowledge the Heat and Lakers, who are teetering on the edge of even making the playoffs. Then the Sixers are a big question mark considering Embiid's injury. The Suns and the Mavs are tough to count out because of their exceptional personnel, but might not have enough cohesion to make it work. The Wolves are looking exceptional but we worry that their lack of maturity and Ant's questionable decision-making will prevent them from going all the way. Who does that leave for James and Patrick's top 3 picks? Tune in to find out!

How We Would Fix the Dunk Contest & All-Star Weekend As a Whole

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:52:51 -0800

We just made it through All-Star Weekend and it was as underwhelming as usual. Anthony Edwards shot with his left hand during the skills challenge for some reason. Jaylen Brown couldn't cook up a creative dunk to save his life. And of course, the All-Star Game itself was all half-court shots and no defense. How do we fix it? James and Patrick have some ideas. Stick around for Best Take/Worst Take!

2023-24 Rookie Check-in: Wemby, Bilal Coulibaly, Thompson Twins, Brandon Miller, Brandin Podziemski, Scoot Henderson

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:54:02 -0800

Right before the All-Star break James and Patrick wanted to check in on this year's crop of rookies and pick out some favorites. Wemby is an obvious topic of conversation, but some unsung hopefuls like the Wizards' Bilal Coulibaly, The Warriors' Brandin Podziemski, and the Hornets' Brandon Miller also deserve a shoutout too. While we haven't seen too much from the Pistons' Ausar Thompson, the Rockets' Amen Thompson, or the Trailblazers' Scoot Henderson, we're hopeful that they'll get things going in the near future. Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

Heat Fall, Suns Rise, Post-Trade Deadline Predictions

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:53:29 -0800

This week on the pod we're checking in on our favorite teams! James' Heat are falling in the standings, while Patrick's Suns are on the rise. Why is this happening? Plus, the guys have some predictions In the wake of the trade deadline: the Mavs are going to rise to the 5 or 6 seed, the Sixers aren't going anywhere, the Nets have a chance to stay relevant if Ben Simmons stays healthy, and the MVP will go to Kawhi, Shai, or Jokic this year. Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take!

Trade Deadline Reactions: Winners (Knicks, Mavs, OKC), Losers (Sixers, Grizzlies, Raptors), & Teams That Did Nothing (Bulls, Warriors, Lakers, Hawks)

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:37:30 -0800

Trade Deadline has come and gone and we're breaking down the winners and losers today on the pod. The Winners: The Knicks get Bojan Bogdanović in a pretty genius move that'll undoubtedly make their rising team even better; Dallas gets PJ Washington from the Hornets, which we think is EXACTLY what they needed; OKC gets Gordon Hayward and doesn't have to lose much at all. The Losers: Pat Bev to the Bucks?? The Grizzlies offloading Steven Adams?? The Raptors ditching Dennis Schröder?? And somehow the Bulls, Warriors, Lakers, and Hawks did pretty much nothing. Stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

Trade Deadline Predictions: Bojan Bogdanović, Alex Caruso, Jerami Grant, Kyle Kuzma Andre Drummond, and More

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:40:58 -0800

We're back in studio! With the trade deadline coming up this Thursday, James and Patrick are starting off the week with their predicted trades. Who's making moves? Both Bojan and Bogdan Bogdanović could find better homes for the rest of the season. Same goes for Wizards PF/C Daniel Gafford, Jazz PF Kelly Olynyk, Trailblazers PF Jerami Grant, Bulls G Alex Caruso, Wizards PF/SF Kyle Kuzma, Bulls C Andre Drummond, and Hawks G Dejounte Murray. We also crown the worst take of January, and it's a stiff competition.

LeBron Trades, Embiid Injury, All-Star Reserves

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:14:46 -0800

Big week in the NBA! Rumors are circulating that LeBron may be on the trade market. But where would he go? James and Patrick offer up their best guesses. In another big headline, Joel Embiid tore his meniscus and will likely be out for the rest of the season. With Embiid out of the MVP conversation, who's going to step into that spot? Finally, the All-Star Reserves were announced this week and we're definitely surprised by some of the picks. No Trae Young?? KAT made the cut?? Stick around for some Hot Streak/Shooting Slump to hear about James' trip to Miami and Patrick's trip to Cleveland.

All-Star Starters, Huge Scoring Numbers & Shaq's Awful Week

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:18:40 -0800

We're on the road this week! James is down in Miami visiting the Heat and Patrick is on his way to Cleveland to hang with the Cavs for a few days. The All-Star starters were announced this week and our predictions were pretty much right on the money. But more importantly, these high-scoring games just won't stop. Luka dropped 73. Is this good or bad for the NBA? Either way, we try to guess who's next up. Stick around for Best Take/Worst Take because our favorite Inside the NBA host may or may not make multiple appearances.

Bucks Hire Doc Rivers, Heat Trade Lowry for Rozier, Wizards Freefall

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:58:41 -0800

What a wild week in the NBA! James and Patrick dig into the drama. The Bucks fired Adrian Griffin and hired Doc Rivers, the Heat traded Kyle Lowry for Terry Rozier, AND the Wizards fired Wes Unseld Jr. Not to mention a 70-point Joel Embiid win and a 62-point KAT loss. Plus, you’re going to want to stick around for Hot Streak/Shooting slump — it’s our best yet.

How to Fix NBA Rivalries: Lakers vs. Celtics, Book vs. Luka, Heat vs. the East, and more

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:02:04 -0800

It's NBA Rivals week! A fairly new invention by Adam Silver and the NBA, Rivals Week is an annual event where the NBA programs games to specifically highlight rivalries old and new. But they didn't exactly hit the mark this time around. James and Patrick have some ideas on how to make it better. Stick around for Best Take/Worst Take too!

Grading the Pascal Siakam Trade & Jokic v. Embiid MVP Battle

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:38:49 -0800

Another big move this week! The Pacers have acquired Pascal Siakam in a trade that sends Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and three first-round picks to the Raptors. James and Patrick grade the trade from the Pacers' and the Raptors' POV's. Plus, we had an epic Nuggets v. Sixers showdown this week to reignite the MVP discussion. Who's your MVP? Jokic or Embiid? Stick around for a little Hot Streak/Shooting Slump at the end too!

Where Do Ja & Grizzlies Go From Here? Are the Utah Jazz Buyers or Sellers?

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:54:12 -0800

James and Patrick do a deep dive into the current state of the Memphis Grizzles. Now that Ja Morant and Steven Adams are both out for the full season, the team is in dire straights. How do they salvage the rest of the season? On the other side of the coin, the Utah Jazz are on a crazy hot streak. With the trade deadline approaching, should they be buyers or sellers? Stick around for Best Take/Worst Take too, because Kyle Kuzma had a real stinker this time around.

Lebron Netflix Doc, Dejounte Murray Trades, Leonard and George Extensions

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:21:51 -0800

James and Patrick are excited! Netflix is set to create an NBA version of their hit "Quarterback" docuseries. Each episode will focus on a different player: Lebron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, and Domantas Sabonis. The guys also take some time to pitch potential trades for Dejounte Murray, highlight Kawhi and PG's upcoming contract extensions, check in on the Raptors, and debut a new segment: Most Foul Prone Player!

Are the Knicks for Real? & The Warriors are in Serious Trouble | Foul Trouble Podcast

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:05:01 -0800

Jiedel and Patrick Steward dig into the big trade that sent OG Anunoby to the Knicks and Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett to the Raptors. Have the Knicks really raised their ceiling? What are they still missing to be a legit contender? Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors have also been voicing concerns about their lack of play time. Is it time to get them out of the Bay? How do we fix the Warriors? Stick around for a little Best Take/Worst Take at the end!

Picking Our 2024 Western Conference All-Stars

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:26:49 -0800

Jiedel and Patrick broke down the Eastern Conference on Tuesday, so today they're tackling the West! Who should make the Western Conference All-Star team this year? Players like LeBron James and Nikola Jokic are no-brainers, but there's a little bit of wiggle room for some of the other picks. Let us know in the comments if you agree or disagree with our choices. And stick around till the end for another round of Hot Streak/Shooting Slump!

Picking Our 2024 Eastern Conference All-Stars

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 10:53:09 -0800

This week we're choosing our lineups for the 2024 All-Star game, starting with the Eastern Conference. Of course Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, and Giannis Antetokounmpo made the cut right of the bat, but who else do we want to see on the court? Our picks might surprise you! Stick around till the end for a little Best Take/Worst Take!

NBA New Year’s Resolutions: More Clippers Ball Movement, Trading OG Anunoby, Treating Steph Curry Better, and Optimism About Rookie Contributions

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:50:28 -0800

On our last episode of the year, we offer some NBA New Year's Resolutions. James wants to see some better ball movement on the Clippers, especially hockey passes. And he also wants to start talking seriously about trading OG Anunoby and reconstructing a better Raptors team around Scottie Barnes. Patrick wants the Warriors to start treating Steph Curry like the superstar he is, and he wants to be more open to the idea that rookies can meaningfully impact wins. We wrap up Best Take/Worst Take for the month and close out with another edition of Hot Streak/Shooting Slump.

Luka Owns Christmas, Pistons Losing Streak Record, & Are the Suns in Trouble?

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 22:06:26 -0800

The guys recap a very packed NBA Christmas slate and review the bets they made in the last episode. They deep dive into Luka Doncic's masterclass and what it all means for Phoenix. Then they dive into the Pistons and recap their 27th straight loss before a KD discussion and a look at the best and worst takes of the week.

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