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We are back with another episode and also excited to announce our new partnership with LakeShow Highlights family!! Make sure to subscribe and share moving forward!!! We discuss =Our partnership with LakeShow Highlighrs -Lakers pre-season review and expectations -Eastern Conference trade shake ups -Conference play-in predictions and more!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballneverlied/support
We're back for another episode of the podcast as we breakdown the NBA off-season moves, thoughts on the new NBA rule and much more! 0:45=NBA iff-season moves 21:00-Should Giannis stay or look elsewhere? 32:00-What other teams should consider trading for Dame Lillard? 46:10-Will Trae Young ask for a trade? 52:10-New NBA load management rule 1:05-$50 million and a ring or $200 million and no rings? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballneverlied/support
After a long hiatus away, we are back with another episode of the podcast! We breakdown our summer around basketball, Team USA and FIBA play, Kevin Porter situation and more! 0:50- Basketball Diaries from Coach and Luke 4 3:50- Team USA and FIBA play, takeaways and standouts 15:25- Who should play for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics? 23:05- Was Noah Lyles right about the NBA? 38:45-Kevin Porter Jr situation 51:05-Flowers to the WNBA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballneverlied/support
As we approach the NBA Finals, we discuss and breakdown the Conference Finals, breakdown and predict NBA Finals match-up, Bob Myers leaving Golden State & more! 0:40-Flowers to Showtime aka Kaelin Crane winning overseas championship 1:35= NBA Conference Finals breakdown, what's next for the Lakers and Celtics? 34:05-NBA Finals breakdown and predictions 43:50-Bob Myers stepping down in Golden State, is the dynasty over? 51:45=Coaching update: thoughts on Nick Nurse to Philadelphia, Adrian Griffin to Milwaukee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballneverlied/support
As the NBA Playoffs begin to come to an end, we break down the NBA Conference Finals and give our NBA Finals predictions.we also discuss the latest coaching carousel, NBA Draft Lottery & more! 0:50=NBA Conference Finals breakdown & predictions 30:45-Latest NBA Coaching firings 43:15-NBA Draft Lottery, would you trade the #1 overall pick? 55:15= Ja Morant on IG live (again...) 01:10-WNBA Tall --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballneverlied/support
As the regular season comes to an end, we're here to preview the NBA Play-In games and NBA postseason match-ups, NBA Award discussions and more! 0:45- We told you so, flowers to the Lkaers 5:30= NBA Play-In predivtions 17:30- NBA Playoffs preview 33:30- ALL NBA selections/snubs 46:15- Who is the regular season MVP? 55:35= Coaching exits in Houston and Detroit, who's up next? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballneverlied/support
As we get closer to the NBA Playoffs, we take a look at the close races coming doqn the final stretch. We also discuss the off court situation of Ja Morant and the coaching carousel of the Atlanta Hawks 0:35-Ja Morant situation 13:05-Thoughts on firing of Nate McMillan/hiring of Quin Snyder 20:10-State of LA teams after roster shake up 42:50-KD fit with Phoenix Suns 50:40-MVP race, NBA Finals contender talk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We give our thoughts on NBA All-Star weekend in Utah and discuss the NBA buyout market, NBA Award front-rubbers and more! 0:40-NBA All-Star weekend thoughts 11:00-Is Nikola Jokic the MVP? NBA Award races 43:20=Westbrook to the Los Angeles Clippers, update on the buyout market --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We breakdown the blockbuster trade deadline with our thoughts and reactions and also discuss the buyout market abd more! 1:00-Thoughts and reactions to Brooklyn trades to Phoenix and Dallas 17:20=Russ leaving LA, thoughts on Lakers trades 33:35=Winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline 1:02-Buyout market possibilities --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We/re back with our first episode of 2023 as we dive into All-Star snubs, NBA Trade Deadline talk and the breaking news around the league! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
As the 2022-23 NBA season gets underway, we discuss what's going on around the NBA and give you the first installment of our Power Rankings! 0:37=Surprises and disappointments around the league among teams 21:45-Turmoil in Brooklyn 30:32-Western Conference Review 43:30-Thoughts on Lakers & expectations going forward 57:40=Power Rankings 1:02-Closing Remarks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We are back with the debut of Season 3 of the podcast with a new season of the association! With the excitement of the 2022-23 NBA season, we discuss the story lines, give our playoff and NBA Awards predictions and much more! 0:55-Flowers given to out hoop heroes Showtime and Kareem Jamar 2:00-Story lines across the landscape of the NBA 32:30-Playoff Predictions 01:10-Opening Night Predictions 01:15-NBA Awards predictions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We close out the second season of our podcast with episode 50 as we breakdown the Donovan Mitchell trade, KD staying in Brooklyn, Pat Bev to the Lakers & more! We truly thank all of our listeners and subscribers to the podcast as we keep it going! 1:45-Cavs and Jazz trade breakdown, who won the trade? 11:20-KD staying put in Brooklyn 22:25-Patrick Beverley trade to the Lakers, what does this mean for Russell Wesrbrook 36:30- After Chet's injury, should NBA players play in pro-am leagues? The importance of pro-am games to basketball 55:10-Highs and lows of John Wall away from basketball --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're back with our latest episode of our podcast as we get into the latest around the NBA and share our summers of basketball! 2:30- Dear AAU 6:35- Lakers off-season plans 22:10- Kevin Durant stays or goes? 39:20- Utah Jazz asking price too high? 47:30- Rudy Gobert trade reaction 52:30- Off-Season winner (so far) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
As we enter the NBA off-season, we breakdown the NBA Finals and what's next for both teams. NBA Draft sleepers & more! 0:35- NBA Finals breakdown and reaction, what's next for both teams 20:00=What are the next steps for the Lakers this off-season? 39:10= NBA Draft sleepers 50:30- Who's next for Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
After a long hiatus, we are back to break down the latest going on around the league 0:55-Welcome back Darvin Ham! 8:50-Quin Snyder out, what's next for Utah Jazz? 17:25- Does DeAndre Ayton stay or goes? 26:30-Who-should be the next Charlotte Hornets head coach 37:35-NBA Finals breakdown --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
With the NBA regular season being over, we discuss our award winners & preview the NBA Play-in Tournament and NBAPlayoffs along with our wrap-up of a disappointing Lakers season 0:50-Lakers Eulogy 15:30-NBA Play-In Predictions 36:45-NBA Awards 56:05-All-NBA Teams 1:03-First Round Playoff Preview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
After a long hiatus & NBA season, we are back to discuss the ups and doqns of the NBA, preview the NBA Play-In tournament and also give our selections on the NBA Awards before we head into the postseason. 1:00-Disappointments across the league, Lakers targeting Doc Rivers? 20:50-Flowers & surprises to players & teams 35:45-NBA Play-In Tournament preview 47:30-NBA Awards discussion --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We are here to discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and expectations. We also discuss our latest rankings & the best and worst GM's around the association. 1:00-Unpopular Hot Take 12:40-Nets & Sixers trade breakdown 25:15=Best and worst GM's around the league 47:30-Expectations after trade deadline 1:02-NBA Power Rankings 1:10-MVP Rankings 1:20-All-Star Weekend expectations --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
With All-Star break around the corner and NBA Trade Deadline upon us, we discuss All-Star reserves, unpopular hot takes & more around the league! 1:00-NBA in review 7:50-NBA Power Rankings 15:45-Who deserves to be an All-Star reserve 28:50-Trade Deadline buyers & sellers 46:35-MVP Rankinga 56:10-Unpopular Hot Take --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're back with our first episode of 2022 as we recap MLK Day across the NBA, NBA Trade Deadline, Power Rankings and more! 0:45-MLK Day recap 10:15-Lakers Talk 20:30-NBA Twitter, keep the same energy 23:05-Players to watch for during NBA Trade Deadline 32:05-Rookie Rankings 36:50-Power Rankings 54:15=Should Dallas trade Kristaps Porzingis? 1:06-MVP Rankings 1:16-Unpopular Hot Takes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We/re back after our Thanksgiving break to talk about the latest going on around the NBA including our power rankings and MVP ladder! 0:50=Are the Lakers in trouble this season? 13:20- Free John Wall, where should be go? 20:50-Kemba out of Knicks rotation, time to ring chase> 33:25, Shut Zion Williamson down for the season 39:25=MVP Ladder, DeMar DeRozan is #1 49:00-NBA Power Rankings 56:00- Are Miami Heat frauds? 1:00- Rookie Rankings 1:07-A message from yours truly --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We are back to talk about the latest going on around the league from early season surprises and disappointments to our latest power rankings and we discuss our MVP candidates! 0:55-Surprise and Disappointment teams 13:60-Power Rankings 23:50=Early MVP talk 30:00=NBA 'scuffles' 36:35=Rookie ladder 44:10-Sixers NEED to trade Ben Simmons --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
In our latest installment of our podcast, we discuss our first NBA Power Rankings, the state of the Los Angeles Lakers, off the court incidents and the return of the Luke4 rants! 0:30-Luke4 rants about Lakers "fans" and NBA Twitter 16:00-Robert Sarcer and Phoenix Suns drama 23:50- Marcus Smartpostgame comments on Boston Celtics teammates 32:10- Ben Simmons and Sixers drama continues 40:00-NBA Power Rankings 44:25= Rookie Rankings 51:20-Why Luke4 can't stand OKC Thunder --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're back with another episode as we discuss the first week of the NBA and also talk about who was snubbed from the NBA Top 75 list 0:45-Early takeaways from the Eastern Conference 5:05-Fair or foul:lack of calls across the NBA 13:35-Early takeaways from the Western Conference 20:20- Thoughts of NBA Top 75 list, who was snubbed? 38:45-State of the Lakers 53:40=Early NBA trades? 59:20-A special shout-out to California Storm! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We bring you guys another episode as we preview the NBA as a whole with the latest news and also our predictions on the NBA season award winners and our NBA Finals picks! 0:40-Kyrie Service announcement 4:26=Thoughts on Ben Simmons return to Philly 9:45-Thoughts on Sekou Doumbouya to the Lakers 12:30-Takeaways from the pre-season 20:15-NBA Awards predictions 45:25-NBA Finals picks 54:45=A Ball Never Lied Fantasy League??? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We take an in-depth look at the Western Conference and give our predictions and expectations for the upcoming season and also give our flowers to future Hall of Famer Pau Gasol. 1:25-Golden State Warriors regular season expectations 7:40-Who or what can stop the Los Anelges Lakers from reaching the NBA Finals? 14:00-Northwest Division predictions 19:15-Where does John Wall land? 24:55-Who wins the Southwest Division? 29:40-Do the Clippers receive a pass for this season? 35:20-Playoff Predictions 38:50-Impaxr players to watch 44:55-Can Zion lead the New Orleans Pelicans to the postseason? 54:00-Flowers to Pau Gasol 57:50-Free Luke4 from Twitter jail! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We are back with Season 3 of the podcast with a preview of the Eastern Conference of the NBA and give our predictions on teams this upcoming season and also discuss the NBA Covid protocol along side the Ben Simmons saga. 1:00-NBA Covid Protocol 8:20-Can the Milwaukee Bucks repeat as NBA Champions? 18:35-Eastern Conference preview:Teams on the rise & to watch for 30:20-Cab Philadelphia 76ers make the playoffs without Ben Simmons? If Simmons is traded, where to? 42:55-Can Washington Wizards make the playoffs? 46:50-Bottom feeders of the East, trade expectations 59:05=Playoff Predictions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
As the NBA off-season kicks off, we're here to breakdown the latest that's going on around the league & the Olympics! 0:30-Russell Westbrook is home! 7:40:Free Agency winners and losers 41:55-Draft Day winners and losers 55"00-USA goes for Gold Medal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
With the NBA season coming to an end, we give our reaction to the NBA Finals and what's next around the game of basketball! 0:45-NBA Finals reaction 6:40-Where does Giannis rank amongst the greats? 14:15-Is Chris Paul a top 5 point guard of all-time? 33:55-What's next for the Phoenix Suns? 41:15-Who do the Lakers eye at point guard? Is Kyle Kuzma on the same level as Jayson Tatum? 51:45-Will Team YSA being back the gold medal? 1:00- NBA Draft talk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
As the NBA season comes to a close, we're here to discuss the following of what;s going on around the league and also what to look out for in basketball! 0:40- Team USA, time to panic or be patient? 8:40- NBA Finals Game 3 reactions 12:20-Has Chris Paul carried the Phoenix Suns or have the Suns carried Chris Paul? 23:20-Expectations for Game 4 28:45-Does the NBA feel pressured to hire black head coaches? 34:45-Lakers going after Lonzo? What to do with Kyle Kuzma, Montezl Harrell 48:55-A special message from Luke4 to the Clippers, Coach to Derek Carr? 50:25-Big 3 reactions, upcoming basketball to watch! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
As the NBA season comes towards an end, we're here to breakdown the NBA Conference Finals and also give our predictions on the upcoming NBA Finals and also what's going on around the association! 0:40-Nate McMillan staying in the ATL, coaching updates 16:00-Rachel Nichols, ESPN situation 24:30-Conference Finals review and thoughts 33:05=NBA Finals preview & picks! 44:40-NCAA allowing college athletes to be paid for likeness --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
As we approach the NBA Finals, we discuss the latest around the NBA and give our predictions going forward! 0:55-Team USA roster and expectations 6:15-Drew League opening weekend 8:50-NBA potential rule changes 13:55-Breakdown of Conference Semis; Doc Rivers is the problem, time to trade Ben Simmons? 42:15-Conference Finals predictions 50:05-Kemba Walker to OKC reaction; is Walker a ball stopper? 58:45-All-NBA Teams thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We.re back with another episode of the podcast to discuss the NBA Playoffs and the latest going on around the league 1:10-Dysfunction in Dallas 10:05-Injuries in the playoffs, get used to it 18:00=NBA Playoffs talk 36:55-Have the new school players arrived? 43:15=Phoenix Suns success, Chris Paul a top 5 point guard? 51:00-Who should make All-NBA? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We.re back with another episode of the podcast as we breakdown the NBA playoffs and more! 1:35-Lakers eliminated, what happened and what's next? 19:25-Have the Boston Celtics ran out of luck? 41:40-Who you got, Clippers or Mavericks? 47:05-Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets thoughts and predictions 54:25-Second round thoughts and predictions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We are back with our latest episode as we predict the first round of the NBA playoffs, regular season awards and much more! 1:00-Play-In Tournament reaction 6:10-NBA team expansion 17:10-First round playoff predictions 40:55-NBA regular season awards, do they matter? 55:40-Kwame Brown wants ALL THE SMOKE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're back with our 25th episode as we are approaching the end of the regular season and near the playoffs, we talk about.the following: 1:10-Panic time in La La Land? 9:50-Russell Westbrook, MVP Candidate? 19:50-Playoff and Play-in Tournament predictions 55:00-Indiana Pacers saga 1:03-All-NBA Team talk & predictions 1:14- Opportunity for our fans! 1:17-Our love and condolences to the late great Fran Kirkwood! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We are back with another episode of the podcast & as we breakdown what's going on around the NBA 1:25= Krvin Durant's "Top 5" 8:00- LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement, Hall of Fame status 1-:25- Injury bug across the NBA 17:15= Julius Randle is a MVP candidate! 21:00- Aound the association ralk 31:20- Give Russell Westbrook his flowers! 38:25- NBA Power Rankings 47:25- Is this the Lakers championship to lose? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're headed towards the final stretch of the NBA season as we get into the latest around the league and our Final Four predictions! 1:05- KD and Michael Rapaport DM conversation 9:20- Stephen A's comments on Russell Westbrook *HE IS NOT FROM LONG BEACH* 20:45- Draymond Green's media run 39:35- MVP talk, the ladder 50:25- NBA Power Rankings 55:00- Flowers segment: Lamar Odom 58:20- March Madness, Final Four predictions --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're back with another episode this week as we breakdown the Trade Deadline, the NBA Buyout market, and the latest on what's going on across the NBA! 0:30- NBA Trade Deadline winners & losers 18:50- Expectations from the NBA buyout market 30;10- Which NBA teams made the biggest leap after trade deadline 42:50- MVP ladder 48:30- Rookie Rankings 55:25- NBA Power Rankings --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're back with another episode to discuss what's across the NBA and a dive into college basketball & more! 2:20-Brad Srevens to Indiana? 5:10-Reaction to PJ Tucker and Trevor Ariza trades 15:10-MVP Race, the criteria 25:50-Is this the end of College Basketball due to NBA G+League? 33:00=Rookie Ladder 37:25=Buyers & Sellers during trade deadline/buyout marker 50:00-NBA Power Rankings --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're back to bring you guys another episode as we breakdown All-Star Sunday and preview the second half of the NBA season & more! 1:10- All-Star recap 8:05- Blake Griffin to Brooklyn reaction 18:30- Should their be a playoff bubble? 27:00= Where does Andre Drummond land? 35:00- Trade deadline/ Buyout market talk 41:05= Story lines & preview second half of the NBA 53:35- Flowers to Melo, OG vets in the game today --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We breakdown the first half of the NBA season and give out our mid=season awards and also give our thoughts on the upcoming NBA All-Star festivities coming up! -All-Star Day in Atlanta (1:05) -Excitements & disappointments of the season (11:30) =NBA Mid-season Awards (40:05) =Blake Griffin sweepstakes (51:00) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We are back with another weekly podcast covering the latest of what's going on around the NBA and the following: 5:15- The mess in Minnesota 21:50- DeMarcus Cousins Sweepstakes 31:05- NBA talk around the Association 43:20- MNA Power Rankings 59:25- MVP Ladder 1:07- Steph Curry or Dame Lillard 1:13- Are the NBA refs doing too much? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're back with another podcast episode as we discuss the latest of what's going on across the NBA 1:45- Anthony Davis injury, how it impacts the Lakers 14:05- Derrick Rose second act with New York Knicks 20:10- Blake Griffin/Andre Drummond on the trade block 34:40- Are the Utah Jazz contenders or pretenders? 42:10- MVP Ladder 50:25- Power Rankings 57:40- G-League bubble/Rookie Rankings 1:04- All-Star selections 1:28- Kevin Garnett comments on old school vs. new school --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We are back with another weekly podcast as we breakdown what's going on around the association and the following: 1:10- Flowers to John Chaney, Sekou Smth and Candace Parker 5:20- MVP Race 13:30= NBA Power Rankings 24:55- No more 'Free Beal' no more Russell Westbrook slander 37:20- Rookie Rankings 48:05- Should the NBA having all-star weekend? 53:45- NBA Roster expansions 59:00- A look ahead around the league --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We bring you guys a special podcast as we highlight the memory of Kobe Bryant and also discuss what's going on in the NBA =Ode to Kobe =Early thoughts on Brooklyn Nets (18:05) -Power Rankings (27:00) =Rookie Rankings (34:45) =NBA Covid situation (40:10) -Shaq's criticism on players, fair or foul? (45:30) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're back with another weekly podcast to break down the latest in the association and discuss the following: 0:55-James Harden trade breakdown, winners & losers 18:05-NBA Power Rankings (1-10) 32:40-Rookie Power Rankings (1=5) 42:40-Kevin Porter Jr. Saga 48:55-MLK Day games Wrap-Up 1:05-Lakers weekly talk 1:13=Top 5 Shooting Guards --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We're here to discuss the latest of what;s going on around the league regarding players and teams of the following: 0:50- NBA Covid talk 11:50- Kyrie going AWOL 19:15= Paul George talk, Clippers being front-runners 25:15- Is Trae Young the guy to lead the way? 32:05- Should the Washington Wizards move on from Scott Brooks? 37:45= NBA Rookie Rankings (1-5) 52:15- Lakers Talk 55:10- NBA Power Rankings (1-10) 1:06- Should the NBA expand rosters? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
We are back! As we return with Season 2 the first podcast of 2021 and discuss the following from the NBA! 0:55- Steph Curry's 62 point performance 7:50- Early season impressions of yeams/players 20:00= Dissappointing teams & players 39:55- NBA blowouts around the league 43:10- Lakers talk 47:55- Early season power rankings 1:03-Rookie watch 1:05 NBA team in Seattle or Las Vegas? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support
As we close out this year with our final podcast of 2020, we breakdown the upcoming NBA season and discuss the following: - Giannis contract extension, expectations (0:30) - Paul George interview reaction, contract extension (3:50) =Preseason team takes (14:00) - Preseason rookies takes (29:30) - ESPN rankings, BNL's Top 10! (32:35) - NBA season predictions (1:18) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballneverlied/support